Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education

The Sport, Health, and Physical Education program provides students with the knowledge and experience to pursue numerous careers in physical education (e.g., education, fitness/wellness management, movement science, outdoor leadership, physical therapy, coaching, athlete development, and sports management). Students will explore the nature of human movement and learn essential skills to communicate, administrate, and lead groups in physical activity settings. In addition, students will gain an appreciation of the disciplinary knowledge and its application to various physical activity-related professions. The program provides students with diverse learning environments and applied experiences including lectures, labs, activity classes, online learning, and applied research. The objective is to prepare undergraduates in the field of physical education with the skills, knowledge, and experience to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles.