The graduate program in the Department of HPER at Emporia State University was the first online masters degree in the United States to be completely on-line. It remains the leading online MS Program in Physical Education in the United States. Students take all course work through web-based classes. This program is completely accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and NCATE.

 The Master of Science degree offered through the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Emporia State University is completed entirely through web based courses so that students do not have to travel to campus. This unique program is the only fully accredited online masters degree program in physical education in the United States. The program is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and is for students interested in advancing their education and opportunities in the areas of teaching, health promotion, coaching, and research. All courses are taught by faculty members with doctoral degrees who are nationally recognized in their fields. The two licensure programs in HPER are Health Education and Physical Education and both are at the undergraduate programs.