Bachelor in Physical and Health Education
Waukesha, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Upon graduation and entry into the profession of Physical and Health Education, the individual will:
- Articulate basic physical education knowledge, central physical education concepts, and pedagogical practices within the field of physical education. Articulate basic health knowledge, central health concepts, health tools of inquiry, and pedagogical practices within the field of health education.
- Develop a professional philosophy consistent with current Society of Health and Physical Educators, known as SHAPE America, and state physical education standards, developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional design, assessment, and professional development. Develop a professional philosophy consistent with current research findings and best practices in health education, curriculum and instructional design, assessment and professional development.
- Identify the role, function, and responsibility of a physical education teacher and physical education program coordinator as part of the K-12 physical education program. Identify the role, function, and responsibility of a health education teacher and health education program coordinator as part of the comprehensive school health program.
- Assess informally student physical education and health education needs based on a student’s prior physical education experiences, physical fitness level, interests, and needs in order to implement quality physical education instruction. Assess informally student health needs based on a student’s prior knowledge, interests and needs in order to implement quality health instruction.
- Identify and articulate the concepts and skills contained in the current state and SHAPE physical education standards in the development of curriculum and instruction. Identify and articulate current state and national health standards and the development of curriculum and instruction. Identify and articulate the concepts and skills contained in the current state and national health standards in the development of curriculum and instruction.
- Design and deliver developmentally appropriate instructional programs based on stated goals and objectives contained in the current state and SHAPE standards. Design and deliver developmentally appropriate instructional programs based on stated goals and objectives contained in the current state and national health standards, assessment data, utilizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for effective school health programs as the major health content organizer.
- Analyze and articulate the social, cultural, economic, and political factors that affect physical education engagement, home-school relations, and classroom strategies in physical and health education.
- Evaluate commercial physical education programs as well as state, national, and international resources utilizing research-based principles in physical education curriculum, instruction and assessment. Critically evaluate developmentally appropriate commercial health education programs as well as state, national, and international resources utilizing research-based and best practices principles in health education curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Implement effective developmentally appropriate instructional approaches including the use of media and technology, multiple intelligences, differentiated instruction, and brain-based learning that will create learning experiences that will meet the diverse needs of pupils, the community and curricular goals.
- Apply formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
- Reflect and evaluate the impact of their instructional capacity on others (e.g. learners, parents/guardians, and other professionals) as well as their classroom management skills and seek opportunities to grow professionally (i.e. Wisconsin Association of Family & Consumer Sciences, and Wisconsin Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance).
Our majors pursue careers in:
- Physical education
- Health education
Types of employers for physical and health education graduates:
- Educational institutions
- Recreational facilities
- Recreational organizations
Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in physical and health education:
- Teacher
- Assistant trainer
- Recreation leader
- Assistant coach
- Athletic coordinator
- Certified trainer
- Operations assistant
- Nutrition specialist
Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:
- Butler Middle School
- Milwaukee Public Schools
- Waller School
- Corporate Express
- Largo High School
- Carroll University
- St. Charles East High School
- Federal Emergency Management
- Brunswick Corporation
- LPL Institutional
Courses in the Physical and Health Education Teacher Education Major
- ANP 100 - Overview of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Hour(s)
- ANP 100L - Overview of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- EDU 102 - Exploration in Education and Society 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 202 - Intercultural Context in Education 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 203 - Educational Psychology 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 210 - Field Experience in Education I 1 Hour(s)
- EDU 261 - Introduction to Inclusive Education 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 302 - Educational Advocacy 4 Hour(s)
or
EDU 360 - Teaching and Learning with English Language Learners 2 Hour(s)
(EDU 360 can replace EDU 302 for candidates planning to seek licensure in Illinois) - EDU 306 - Literacy in the Disciplines 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 353 - Instruction and Assessment for Disciplinary Content 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 353L - Instruction and Assessment for Disciplinary Content Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- EDU 409 - Secondary and K-12 Student Teaching 6 Hour(s)
- EDU 410 - Secondary and K-12 Student Teaching 6 Hour(s)
- PED 103 - Philosophy, Principles & History of Physical Education/Athletics 3 Hour(s)
- PED 209 - Core Concepts in Health 4 Hour(s)
- PED 214 - Teaching Outdoor Activities in Physical Education 2 Hour(s)
- PED 308 - Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology 4 Hour(s)
- PED 308L - Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- PED 309 - Fundamental Motor Skill Development and Motor Behavior 3 Hour(s)
- PED 310 - Methods in Elementary Physical and Health Education 3 Hour(s)
- PED 311 - Team Sports and Officiating 3 Hour(s)
- PED 311L - Team Sports and Officiating Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- PED 312 - Individual/Dual and Lifetime Activities 3 Hour(s)
- PED 312L - Individual/Dual and Lifetime Activities Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- PED 316 - Creating a Healthy & Active Lifestyle 4 Hour(s)
- PED 333 - Curriculum and Assessment in Physical and Health Education 4 Hour(s)
- PED 411 - Adapted Physical Education and Sport 4 Hour(s)
- PED 411L - Adapted Physical Education and Sport Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- PED 421 - Psycho-Social Aspects of Physical Activity 4 Hour(s)
- PED 453 - Special Methods in Teaching Health Education 4 Hour(s)
Courses toward the Health Education Teacher Education License (16 credits)
- PED 209 - Core Concepts in Health 4 Hour(s)
- PED 316 - Creating a Healthy & Active Lifestyle 4 Hour(s)
- PED 333 - Curriculum and Assessment in Physical and Health Education 4 Hour(s)
- PED 453 - Special Methods in Teaching Health Education 4 Hour(s)
Required Support Courses
- CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
- CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)
Coaching Emphasis
Although PETE majors cannot earn a coaching minor, they can graduate with a coaching emphasis by completing any additional required courses listed under the Coaching Minor.
Bachelor of Science Requirements
- CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
- CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)
- ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
Internships
We help you build real-world experience, explore careers, and network with professionals through internship opportunities and student teaching placements. Recent placements include the following:
- Waukesha School District
- Kettle Moraine School District
- Mukwonago School District
- West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
The University participates in three types of financial aid programs for its International students: scholarships, grants, and employment.
Scholarships
Carroll University offers completive scholarships for international undergraduate students. 100 percent of Carroll University students receive scholarship assistance, which helps them find a balance between studies, work, and extra-curricular activities. Scholarships play a key role in maintaining Carroll's accessibility for all students. On average our international scholarship covers 45-55% of the cost of attendance for full-time undergraduate students.
Grants
Grants are awarded based upon a student’s demonstrated financial need in addition to the guaranteed International scholarship. Like scholarships, grants are considered gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Student Employment
University employment opportunities allow students to work part-time on campus, earn an hourly wage and receive a monthly paycheck while attending Carroll. Students may work from approximately five to fourteen hours each week. The number of hours a student may work depends upon the student’s financial aid award. International students get awarded an average of $2,000-$2,500 in university employment grants every year.
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