Preparing you for a rewarding career in K-12 physical education. As a student in our B.S.Ed. Physical Education program, you’ll learn scientific and fitness principles, pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching), and curriculum development from our diverse and experienced faculty.

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.

Kinesiology is an academic area concerned with the art and science of human movement, with particular reference to physical, mental, emotional and social variables.

Liberal Studies (LBS) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major for students who intend to become elementary and special education teachers or to pursue related graduate work. Courses leading to the B.A. in Liberal Studies focus on the subject areas taught in elementary schools as well as professional preparation and early fieldwork. LBS is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program (ESM). LBS also offers two Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP) in which students earn a B.A. and a credential for teaching elementary school (multiple subjects) or special education (education specialist mild/moderate).

With Eastern Oregon University's online bachelor's degree in health and human performance, you can prepare for various careers including teaching, graduate study, nursing, dentistry, dietetics, physical or occupational therapy and more. Enjoy opportunities for internships and extensive community involvement.

Kinesiology is an academic area concerned with the art and science of human movement, with particular reference to physical, mental, emotional and social variables.

Bring your passion for health, fitness, and sports to life in the PK–12 environment by teaching students the importance of being physically active and adopting healthy habits for a lifelong commitment to well-being. Students explore the latest research-based approaches to teaching a variety of physical activities and sports as well as health and wellness principles in our state-of-the-art facilities. You will be equipped with the experience you need to work in a variety of PK–12 education settings, from top-ranked schools in Northern Virginia to beyond.

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.

Living a healthy and active lifestyle is more than just working out at the gym or playing a sport. Healthy habits that stick with us into our adult years are formed when we’re young. Physical and health education teachers have the ability to make lasting lifelong impressions on the students they teach. If you enjoy health, fitness, and sharing your knowledge with children and young adults, or aspire to a career as an athletics director or administrative role in a high school setting you should consider a physical and health education major.

Kinesiology is an academic area concerned with the art and science of human movement, with particular reference to physical, mental, emotional and social variables.

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.

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.

Physical Education includes the study of kinesiology, physical skill development, pedagogy, coaching, curriculum development and assessment, and administration of physical activity programs. The Physical Education major offers students extensive preparation in theory and methodology courses leading to K-12 teaching certification. The Physical Education Program also offers a minor in the Science of Physical Activity.

The physical education major will be preparing for a career in teaching activities, movement skills and concepts.

The Bachelor's in Physical Education Teacher Education with a School Concentration (B.S.Ed.) program is designed to prepare students for a career in teaching physical education at the K-12 level. The ...