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Health & Physical Education B.S.

The Health and Physical Education program at the University of West Florida prepares students for positions in teaching, the health and fitness industry, recreation services, or for graduate study. The program offers two specializations: Sports Performance and Coaching, and Physical Education Teacher Education.

Why Study Health & Physical Education at UWF?

A B.S. in Health and Physical Education provides students with hands-on learning experiences and real-world applications, preparing them to succeed in the workplace. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

What You Will Learn

Students in the Health and Physical Education program will be guided through the curriculum by skilled instructors dedicated to individualized learning. The program facilities include a pedagogy gym, teaching gym, state-of-the-art classrooms, and a Movement Academy.

• In the Sports Performance and Coaching specialization, courses focus on developing sport coaching leadership skills, physical and cognitive sport performance, and overall health and wellness.
• In the Physical Education Teacher Education program, students will focus on developing as a physical educator to teach physical education and health and wellness in grades K-12.

Specializations

Sports Performance & Coaching

This specialization prepares students to pursue certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council on Education, and state and national coaching certificate programs. Students will learn theory and practice of coaching, coaching methods and skills, physical education pedagogy, and applied exercise science disciplinary knowledge.

Physical Education Teacher Education (Licensure)

This specialization prepares students to successfully take the Florida Department of Education teacher licensure exams, which certifies them to teach in public, private, and charter schools. The specialization is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Courses

• PET 3344C: Athletic Coaching Methods
• PET 4765: Theory and Practice of Coaching
• PET 4948: Physical Education and Coaching Field Experience with PK - 12
• PET 4434: Youth Sport Pedagogy

Careers & Outcomes

Graduates of the Health and Physical Education program work as educators in a range of organizations and are prepared with skills and qualifications to teach physical education in almost every state. Common job titles for health and physical education graduates include:

• Physical Educator for K-12
• Athletic Sport Coach
• School Athletic Director
• School Wellness Coordinator
• Collegiate Sport Coach
• School Athletic Organization Leader
• Fitness Coach
• Skill Development Consultant
• Physical Education/Activity Camp Director
• Certified Personal Trainer

Employers of health and physical education graduates include:

• Escambia County Public Schools
• Santa Rosa County Public Schools
• Florida State school boards
• Florida Department of Education

Accreditation

The Physical Education Teacher Education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) through Spring 2025. CAEP is the only CHEA recognized national accreditor for educator preparation.