Physical Education
Would you enjoy coaching a basketball team, teaching a dance class, or demonstrating a juggling trick? Do you want to help kids become confident, coordinated, and team-spirited? If so, consider a career in physical education.
This major prepares students to teach physical education and coach sports at various educational levels.
Physical Education Major Courses Include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Athletic Injuries
- First Aid/ Safety
- Health
- History and Philosophy of Physical Education
- Intramural Management
- Introduction of Physical Education
- Officiating
- Social-Psychology of Physical Education
- Sports Management
Related Careers
- Athletic Director
- Athletic Trainer
- Coaching
- Elementary, Middle, High School, or College Teacher
- Exercise Science
- Fitness Specialist
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Specialist
- Physical Therapist
- Sports Management
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Officiating
- YMCA
Physical Education Program Contact
Mark Tippett
Division Chair of Social Sciences and Physical Education