
Health and Physical Education
College of Allied Health and Nursing | Department of Human Performance
College of Allied Health and Nursing | Department of Human Performance
The undergraduate program in health and physical education empowers graduates to encourage children to lead healthy and active lives through health and physical education programs. Students in this program graduate with a bachelor of science degree in secondary education, with licensure in physical education and health education.
With a degree in health and physical education, you'll be prepared to teach health and/or physical education in kindergarten to 12th grade.
Our graduates work in a variety of settings such as:
Through classroom and field experiences, you'll not only be ready to empower children to lead healthy and active lives, but develop skills in collaboration, motivation, program planning, social and cultural diversity, technology, and more.
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See all program requirements including general education classes, courses within the major, and a sample four-year plan.
If you're thinking of a minor in Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE), these are the required courses.