Program Overview

Exercise, Sport and Health Sciences: Physical Education Teacher Certification

Teaching the benefits of health and physical activity

Share your love of health and physical activity by becoming a certified physical education teacher. Youth in kindergarten through 12th grade can benefit from your expertise in living a healthy, active lifestyle and learn how to live their best life.

Curriculum

Explore curriculum in movement sciences, including human nutrition and human anatomy, and be on your way to achieving a certification in K-12 physical education. Courses blend classroom teaching and hands-on learning and students may work toward additional certifications.

Program Highlights

• Wrap up an extensive program exploring exercise and human biomechanics with an internship in physical education teaching and make a lasting impact on the health of youth in America.

Degree Fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Want to make a difference in the health of youth of all ages.
• Enjoy sports and physical activities.
• Want to teach others how to live healthy, active lives.
• Want a career with growth opportunities and security.
• Want a fun work environment with summer flexibility.

Career Outcomes

With this degree, you could become a/an:

• Physical education teacher
• Health education teacher
• Middle school or high school coach
• Athletic director
• Fitness specialist
• Personal trainer
• Fitness director
• Director of worksite or corporate wellness
• Strength and conditioning coach

Program Location

Moscow

Available Online and On-Campus