Bachelor of Science
Cultivating a lifelong habit of healthy activity is one of the primary goals of our Physical Education degree. By instilling the necessary knowledge and skills in our students, we enable them to pass along a healthy passion for wellness to the next generation.
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Katie Juarez
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“I learned about different ways to challenge my students, but also learned about ways to modify activities for them to be able to gain confidence in their skills as well.”
- Physical EducationMinor - Physical EducationSupplement your main plan of study with courses designed to help you help others.Learn More
- Athletic Coaching
- Health Education
Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
With a Physical Education degree from VCSU, your career options are widely varied. This degree can lead to careers in many areas including:
- Coach
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Instructor
- Recreation or Activities Worker
- Fitness or Wellness Manager
- Physical Education Teacher
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Where you'll study
Plan of Study
- English Composition
- Exercise Techniques for Resistance Training
- Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- First Aid & CPR
- Lab Science
- Computer Science and Literacy
- Learning to Live
- Wellness
- English Compostion
- Motor Behavior
- Practical Application of Fitness Education
- Finite Mathematics
- Introduction to Psychology Lab
- Speech Communication
- Introduction to Education
- Introduction to Physical Education
- Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Human
- Performance
- Lab Science
- Social Science
- Art and Music
- Educating Exceptional Students
- Fundamentals of Teaching Health and Physical Education
- Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Performance
- Activities for the Physical Educator
- Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education
- Culturally Diverse Practicum
- Introduction to Adapted Physical Education
- Instructional Methods in the Elementary Physical
- Education Classroom
- Literacies
- Developmental Psychology
- Additional Humanities or Social Science
- Credits towards minor
- Educational Psychology
- Instructional Methods in Human Sexuality
- Outdoor Pursuits for the Physical Educator
- Education Technology
- Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management
- Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
- Organization and Adminstration of Physical Education and Sport
- Methods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education
- Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues
- Student Teaching (Secondary)
Meet the advisor
Kinesiology and Human Performance
- Gaukler Family Wellness Center 141
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.