Masters Teaching Physical Education at Elementary and Secondary Levels

In accordance with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 9-A/2025, of February 14, applicants for the study cycle leading to the Master¿s degree in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education must cumulatively meet the following requirements: Hold a higher education qualification, namely a bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Sciences, or a related field, or a foreign higher academic degree legally recognized as meeting the objectives of a bachelor¿s degree (cf. Article 18, paragraph 4, subparagraph a)). Have obtained, in their overall previous academic background, a minimum of 120 ECTS credits in the field of Physical Education and Sport, as defined in the annex to the aforementioned Decree-Law (cf. Article 18, paragraph 4, subparagraph b)). Demonstrate oral and written proficiency in the Portuguese language, as well as logical and critical reasoning skills. These will be assessed by Universidade Lusófona through its own methodology, which may include written tests, oral examinations, interviews, or other assessment tools (cf. Article 17, paragraphs 1 and 2). Applicants who have obtained at least 75% of the minimum required training credits for the specialization may also apply, provided that the remaining credits are completed concurrently with the study cycle. It is the responsibility of the legally and statutorily competent body of Universidade Lusófona to define the curricular units to be attended in order to fully meet the required conditions (cf. Article 18, paragraphs 7 and 8).

The master's degree in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education grants professional qualification for those teaching degrees. The duration of the study cycle is four academic semesters. The third and fourth semesters presuppose the completion of the professional internship and the preparation and public defence of the respective report.

Specialization and postgraduate programs, including 3rd cycle programs related to doctoral studies.

Campus of Universidade Lusófona/CUP Cooperating schools in the Porto Metropolitan Area (public and private).

Academic Year 2023/24 1st Semester - 02/10/2023 - 31/01/2024 2nd Semester - 19/02/2024 - 12/06/2024 (The dates of the semesters may be changed, if necessary) Timetable: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 08:00am to 02:00pm (There is no after-work schedule)