What can you do with this degree?
Make a positive impact on the health of younger generations, all through movement and fun!
This degree will prepare you to seek a teaching certificate in P-12 physical education.
For the highest job placement opportunities upon graduation, you are strongly encouraged to add a second major in Health Education Teacher Education which will prepare you to become certified to teach both physical education and health education.
Delivery Method: In-person
Teacher certification information
Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion
What you'll study
- UK Core requirements
- 30-hour major coursework (double major in Kinesiology is strongly recommended)
- Major coursework focuses on teaching methods in health education and physical education. Professional education courses equip students with the knowledge and skills to become efficient educators through observation and field work.
- One or more 18-21-hour University-approved minors
Following completion of coursework, you'll complete a semester of student teaching.
