$7,000.00
Physical Education K-12 Certification, BS
The Physical Education Teacher Licensure Program prepares candidates for physical education teacher licensure in both elementary and secondary schools. Additional certification in Health Education and Driver's Education are available.
What Will You Learn?
In our kinesiology programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates. They are also prepared for professional certifications that are required for many careers, including the Board of Certification (BOC) to become a certified athletic trainer (ATC), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). candidates, including:
In the Department of Kinesiology, students benefit from small classes, opportunities to conduct research with our outstanding faculty, and internship opportunities in both local and out-of-state locations. Students also have access to state-of-the-art resources, including a new human performance lab, biomechanics lab, motor behavior lab, exercise room, and phlebotomy lab, as well as two athletic training rooms and an athletic training classroom utilized for the athletic training program.
| Clinical Experience | Communication | Complex Problem Solving |
| Critical Thinking | Injury Prevention | Patient Care |
| Sales/Customer Service |
Program Partner
Career Opportunities
K-12 Physical Education Teacher
School Sports Coach
Health Education Instructor
Athletic Program Coordinator
Youth Fitness Trainer
Recreation Program Director
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Physical Education Curriculum Developer