Relevant Coursework and Real-World Experiences 

Faculty talking with students before a physical education and DAPE activity in the gym

You can expect:

  • The curriculum offers teacher candidates hands-on learning geared toward standards-based instruction in Physical Education and DAPE to meet the needs of all students.
  • All courses have been strategically designed to address critical competencies required of an effective future Physical Education and DAPE teacher.
  • Our curriculum has been designed so that Physical Education and DAPE teacher candidates have many opportunities to apply theory to practice with their peers and K-12 students.
  • Students will gain real-world teaching experience in both Physical Education and DAPE throughout their time at Minnesota State University, Mankato.