Why I Want To Pursue A Master's Degree In Physical Education

The beginning of my aspiration to pursue a career in Secondary Education happened during my undergraduate studies. I am currently in the last semester of finishing with a degree in Human Performance with an emphasis in Physical Education non-licensure. I craved to enhance my intellect of physical education initially because of my interest in sports. However, I relished that physical education studies far expands from what some may consider a time of recess in school settings. Instead, a career as a physical educator grants the opportunity to evoke young minds to engage in exercise or physical activity to promote a healthy, longevity type of lifestyle years after completion of secondary school. Therefore, my aspiration to earn a Master’s degree in Secondary Education is to satisfy state education license requirements and to educate students to make healthy choices with a concentration in physical

I volunteered as an assistant football coach at Bridgforth Middle School in Pulaski, Tennessee. Though I was not a paid employee, I had a responsibility to monitor athletes grades, enforce team and school rules, and teach the basic fundamentals of football. Overall, volunteer experience put me into a position of leadership. I enjoyed the role as a leader to effectively lead young athletes to be successful on the field as well as in the classroom. Furthermore, I demonstrated the necessity skills to become a future educator during this volunteer experience. Such as, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and communication skills to effectively accomplish my duties as the assistant football coach. This was an experience that push me out of my comfort zone but I am thankful that I had the opportunity to work alongside the school’s staff and most importantly the