Physical Education Degree Online

What is Physical Education?

Physical Education is a course of study that prepares students to be Physical Education (PE / Phys Ed) teachers for children pre-K through 12th grade.

Is Physical Education a Good Major / Degree for Me?

Have you enjoyed your own physical education classes? Are you a health nut? Are you passionate about helping others make healthy decisions? Is physical fitness important to you? Do you like to work with kids, sometimes many of them at once? Do you enjoy sports? Do you believe you will never tire of playing games? Are you a people person? If you’ve answered yes to most of these questions, then a degree in Physical Education may be for you!

High School Classes Needed for a Physical Education Degree in College:

• 4 English Credits
• 3 Math Credits
• 3 Lab Science Credits
• 3 Social Studies Credits
• 2 Foreign Language Credits
• If your high school offers the following courses, take advantage!
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • Psychology

Common Physical Education Courses in College:

• Adapted Physical Education
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Assessment in Physical Education
• Biology
• Coaching Principles
• Curriculum Design
• Developmental Psychology
• History of Physical Education
• Kinesiology
• Methods in Physical Education (pre-K through 6th)
• Methods in Physical Education (7th through 12th)
• Principles of Fitness
• Physiology of Exercise

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• Sports and Fitness Administration: a course of study that prepares students to manage athletic programs, fitness centers, and health clubs

Physical Education Careers:

Most physical education majors go on to teach physical education and/or coach sports. Some also go on to administrative positions.