Health and Physical Education (PreK-12)
Learn how to motivate your future students to be enthusiastic about fitness and science.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Students who complete their degree in Physical Education are prepared to teach physical education at various levels (preK-12).
Are you ready to…?
- Get involved in a variety of sport and fitness activities
- Learn the body’s mechanisms and how they relate to sports fitness
- Interact with children of all ages
- Develop lesson plans and a curriculum
- Complete students teaching at various school settings throughout the community
It helps to be…
Enthusiastic about fitness and ready to tackle challenging science classes. Good at motivating people. You will need to be flexible in order to work with a variety of students, ranging from the all-American athlete to the all-American couch potato.
This program is offered:
On Campus
Why Major in Health & Physical Education?
A Health & Physical Education major prepares students to promote healthy lifestyles through teaching, coaching, and physical activity. Students gain knowledge in health education, fitness, wellness, and instructional methods.
Graduates are prepared to become educators and advocates for healthy living. The program equips students to positively influence the physical and emotional well-being of future generations.
