Health and Physical Education
College of Allied Health and Nursing|Academic Programs|Applied Health Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education major prepares future educators for teaching students in Health (grades 5-12) and Physical Education (grades K-12) about how to live a physically active and health enhancing lifestyle.
KEYC News Now story
Check out this KEYC News Now story about Minnesota State Mankato Physical Education and Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) students and their work with area homeschoolers!
More about the homeschool program
If you would like to learn more about becoming a Physical Education and Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) student OR are a homeschool family looking for information on enrolling, please reach out Ben Schwamberger.
Admission to Major
All students seeking a teaching license must meet and maintain the requirements to be admitted into professional education.
About the Program
The Health and Physical Education major prepares teacher candidates to effectively teach K-12 students about physical and health literacy to ensure these students have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a health enhancing physically active lifestyle.
Curriculum and Experiences
The curriculum offers teacher candidates hands-on learning geared toward standards-based instruction in School Health and Physical Education to meet the needs of all students.
Get Involved
The Health and Physical Education club provides members with resources to better prepare them in their future professions as health and physical educators, and also offers service learning opportunities.
Career Information
Students who complete their degree in Health and Physical Education predominantly work in an educational setting teaching health education at the middle school or high school level and/or physical education at the elementary, middle, or high school levels.
Physical Education & Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE)
The BS in Physical Education-DAPE program prepares future educators for teaching students in PreK-12 about how to live a physically active and health-enhancing lifestyle.
