Education - Physical Education Program

The Physical Education program is divided into three areas:

• Physical Education with Teacher Certification

• Physical Education/Athletic Training, and

• Physical Education/Fitness Leadership.

A minor in Physical Education with Secondary Endorsement provides a second area of teaching ability in addition to one's primary disciple.

The Physical Education with Teacher Certification major is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to be a physical educator. Attention is directed toward gaining an understanding of organizational procedures and instructional techniques applicable to physical education activities, wellness activities, intramural sports, and varsity athletics.

The Physical Education/Athletic Training major is aimed at students interested in pursuing certification from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). It is an Internship Program, providing individual courses recommended by the NATA and the opportunity to gain practical experience under a Certified Athletic Trainer. This sequence of courses and field experiences will also prepare persons for graduate study in Athletic Training, as well as Physical Therapy, Adapted Physical Education, and Developmental Physical Education.

The Physical Education/Fitness Leadership major is designed to provide students with a solid understanding and knowledge of the benefits of physical fitness and the knowledge and skills necessary to educate persons from various populations toward this end. Specifically, students are prepared to assume fitness management positions in a variety of settings and may pursue exercise specialist certifications through organizations such as ACSM, NSCA, and NDEITA, as well as graduate degrees in specialty areas of physical education.

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