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Bachelor of Science in
Physical Education

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LEVEL

Undergraduate

DEGREE

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (BS)

COLLEGE

College of Education

LOCATION

On Campus, Hybrid

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

More people every day develop an interest or passion for exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Are you a patient and empathetic individual who enjoys helping others? Have you ever wondered how you can impact the lives of others with a degree in physical education? With a physical education bachelor’s degree from Alabama State University, you can share your passion with P–12 students and help foster lifelong healthy habits.

As you learn about physical and health education at ASU, you’ll master the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to become an inspirational and motivational health, physical education and recreation teacher in schools, camps or on the field.

Why Earn a Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree at Alabama State University?

Our physical and health education curriculum is accredited by both the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the Alabama State Department of Education Accreditations, which means you’ll graduate with a nationally respected degree that will open the door to a variety of careers in physical and health education throughout the country.

Thanks to our holistic approach to health information management and the dedication of our diverse faculty and internal and external stakeholders, our program boasts a 90% employment rate for our graduates. This gives you the best chance of securing a rewarding career and earning a great salary with a degree in health information from Alabama State University.

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Explore the Physical and Health Education Curriculum at ASU

What is Physical and Health Education at Alabama State University? It’s a key to unlock your potential as an educator and leader.

Our physical education bachelor’s degree emphasizes the application of the latest education theories and methods to real-world settings so that you’ll be ready to step into your own classroom after graduation. You’ll gain experience designing and implementing safe and effective physical and health education lesson plans for both small and large groups of students.

Some courses that speak to the diversity of our physical and health education curriculum include:

  • Dance and Gymnastics
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Sports and Physical Activity
  • Motor Learning and Development
  • Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Your culminating experience within the forensic science bachelor degree is a senior capstone project, which puts your learning to work while pursuing a research project that interests you. You’ll leave ASU with the expertise to succeed in any number of rewarding forensic science bachelor degree jobs in Alabama and beyond. You can also pursue a master’s degree in forensic science at ASU.

Physical and Health Education Curriculum
 

What Can You Do With a Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree?

If you’re like many students considering a degree in Physical and Health Education, you may be wondering about career options after graduation. Well, when you earn a physical education bachelor’s degree from ASU, you’ll graduate from a program that boasts a 100% employment rate for our graduates. In fact, many of our students find jobs even before graduation.

The expertise you’ll gain while a student at ASU will also prepare you for graduate programs to continue honing your knowledge and skills in physical and health education and increasing your salary potential.

Our physical education bachelor’s degree will help prepare you for many exciting and fast-growing careers:

  • Director of athletics
  • Educator
  • Personal trainer
  • Camp administrator
  • Coach
  • Wellness teacher

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for elementary and middle school teachers is predicted to grow 7% over the next decade, while jobs for high school teachers will grow 8%.

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Why Earn Your Health Information Management Degree at ASU?

From our emphasis on real-world learning to our dedicated faculty and exceptional student community, we offer a world-class physical and health education curriculum that prepares you for success throughout your entire academic and professional career. As a student in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation department, you’ll benefit from:

Practical experience in physical and health education.

Many of our physical and health education courses include field experiences and internships during which you’ll shadow professionals and even lead your own classes — meaning you’ll graduate with a resume rich in classroom experience working with a diverse range of students.

Student-centered learning from experienced faculty.

Thanks to the small sizes of our physical education bachelor’s degree classes, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to work closely with caring and distinguished faculty mentors who put their students first and help them find rewarding careers.

A close-knit community.

Our Health, Physical Education and Recreation students often develop long-lasting and meaningful relationships with each other and the professionals they work with during internships and in our many student associations and societies.

Program Callouts

100%

Percentage of Physical Education graduates who are employed, often before graduation

1873

The year the Physical and Health Education bachelor’s degree was created

4

Average number of years it takes to complete program

7-8%

Employment growth for elementary, middle and high school teachers over the next decade

What Our Physical and Health Education Alumni Say

 

“Thank you for caring for me and preparing me for this profession. This degree has made such a difference and I don’t want to disappoint you.”

Adrian W.
2010, Physical Education
 

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Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

The aim of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation is to help students develop as caring, empathetic and experienced educators committed to promoting equity and social justice through their teaching and service to the greater community.

If you’re still asking, “what is physical and health education,” contact us and we can help you decide whether it’s the right program for you.

cgibbons@alasu.edu 334-229-4504 Alabama State University Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 915 South Jackson Street 36101
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