The goal of the Health and Physical Education Program at West Liberty University is to provide instruction and activities in required course work designed to produce teachers of health and physical education, coaches, recreation leaders, health specialists, and athletic administrators; and to prepare students for graduate work and further training in the allied areas.

The Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development degree at St Mary’s provides you with a critical understanding of the physical, social, pedagogical and educational aspects of Physical Education and Sport. This will take place through a theoretical and applied approach that requires you to engage as active learners in a variety of practical and theoretical contexts.

Studies in the field of Physical Education focus on matters related to human motor skills. Students learn the interdisciplinary approach to issues in the field of physical culture and the specificity of individual sports disciplines; moreover, they learn a wide range of exercises and methodological skills.

A Physical Education and Health major from Graceland prepares students to become leaders and role models as they teach new generations of students the importance of physical health and movement.

BA in Sports Recreation & Wellness encompasses all things sports, recreation, wellness, health education and services, as well as the sports industry, community, and fitness fields, prioritizing the use of non-formal teaching methods, developing the lifelong learner, and providing experiential learning opportunities.

Do you want to use sports to create a better, more socially conscious world or a healthier and vital society? Are you drawn to the limitless business opportunities in sports, or are you the connector of all these disciplines? With this flexible three-year program, you can achieve your best based on your passion!

You can pursue your teaching certification in physical education by earning a Bachelor of Arts in physical education with K-12 certification. The BA in physical education with K-12 education certification requires 69-70 credit hours. You will study the physiology of exercise, biomechanics, coaching, and more in courses designed to prepare you for the rigors of teaching in the K-12 environment. The physical education faculty at Lindenwood University is comprised of certified professionals who are instructors, mentors, and academic advisers who will pass their years of knowledge and experience to you. The smaller class sizes and easy accessibility to instructors at Lindenwood make for an excellent learning environment where you can excel and succeed.

The Physical Education B.A. program is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of human movement, health, and wellness. It includes coursework that covers physical activity, teaching m...

A physical education major will prepare you to teach and coach in elementary and secondary schools. Wartburg offers a K-12 teaching certification program in physical education and a 7-12 endorsement in health. A 14-week student teaching experience takes place in local schools with a seven-week placement in elementary PE and a seven-week placement in secondary PE with the possibility of teaching in a health class.

The University of Mount Union’s Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education and license prepares students to work with children from grades K-12. Students in our CAEP and NASPE accredited undergraduate physical education major program benefit from a winning combination of textbook learning in top-notch facilities and extensive “real-world” teaching experiences that will position you for a successful and rewarding teaching career.

The charge of a liberal arts education includes opportunities for intellectual, physical, and spiritual development; the offerings of the Department of Physical Education and Bates Athletics encourage well-being, cultivate leadership, and provide opportunities for skill development and community building. The department oversees varsity programs, club sports, intramurals, and other recreational programs.

The Physical Education and Health P-12 program in the Baccalaureate in Elementary Education (BAE) prepares students to become certified teachers specializing in physical education and health for P-12 ...

Physical education is the relationship between health, physical activity, and recreation. This major is an outstanding foundational degree for careers in health sciences or education. Specialized knowledge gained in this program includes: growth and structure of the human body, effective and efficient movement of the body, the edge between performance and injury, and critical engagement in historical trends and development. When you study physical education, you'll also look at sport and wellness to help encourage healthy living for all.

If you have a passion for Physical Education and Sports, inspiring and educating young learners, and want the best possible career opportunities after graduating, then this is the course for you.

The physical education degree consists of three parts: two at university and one at teacher training college. A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) which takes six semesters is the basis, followed by a Master’s (M.Ed.) of four semester duration. The actual teacher training qualification is completed at a teacher training college. It takes 18 months and finishes with the Second State Exam.