Overview
The Health & Physical Education Teaching major prepares you to become a qualified and effective health and physical education teacher. It encompasses topics such as curriculum development, teaching methodologies, motor skill acquisition, assessment strategies, and classroom management. Upon successful completion of this major, you will be eligible for teaching positions in PreK-12 schools and will contribute to the health and well-being of future generations.
Learning Goals
Upon successful completion of this major, you will:
- Understand developmentally appropriate methods to teach health and physical education
- Promote physical literacy and lifelong healthy habits among students
- Work respectfully with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities
- Prepare for licensure and effective teaching careers in schools or community settings
Required Coursework
The Health & Physical Education Teaching major requires a total of 53 credit hours (23 upper level hours; 30 lower level hours). Refer to the current course catalog for the complete list of courses required for this major.
