BS.Ed. in Physical Education
The Physical Education major prepares students to become leaders in the gym, classroom, and beyond! The unique four-year degree program provides students with the knowledge, skills and ability to become certified teachers in grades preK-12. Students will learn how to teach individuals or groups of elementary, middle, or high school students about healthy lifestyle behavior, as well as a variety of physical activities (fitness, gymnastics, rhythm and dance, sports and game skills). Students in our program will also have the opportunity to specialize in a focus area of interest, such as Outdoor Leadership, Health and Coaching. With a focus on hands-on learning, students will apply the skills they learn in the classroom as they work with children from local schools.
Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Build a strong foundation in health and physical education.
Develop your understanding of health and physical education concepts, literacy skills, and the science behind behavior change—so you can help students build lifelong healthy habits. - Design meaningful, age-appropriate learning experiences.
Learn how to plan and teach lessons that are developmentally appropriate for all grade levels, aligned with local, state, and national (SHAPE America) standards for P–12 students. - Use assessment to support student learning.
Practice using a variety of assessments to track student progress, give constructive feedback, and adjust your instruction to help every learner succeed. - Adapt instruction to meet diverse needs.
Learn how to modify lessons and create inclusive learning environments that support students with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs. - Grow as a professional educator.
Develop the communication, collaboration, and ethical decision-making skills needed to work effectively with students, families, colleagues, and the community—while engaging in ongoing reflection and professional growth.
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