Physical Education-Teacher/Coach

Human Performance and Health Education

Part of the College of Education and Human Development

Physical Education - Teacher/Coach Program

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Successful completion of the physical education - teacher/coach major makes a student eligible for K-12 certification for the teaching of physical education in Michigan. The Department of Human Performance and Health Education provides an articulated curriculum that incorporates effective instruction, extensive professional field experiences in area schools, state of the art technology and academic resources. The goal of providing this type of program is to develop lifelong learners who possess the skills, knowledge and personal-social attributes to competently assume professional roles in a culturally diverse, highly technical society.

Students may elect an elementary/early education minor to the K-12 Physical
Education Teacher-Coach Major, in liu of a secondary education.

The minor prepares individuals to coach in public and private school settings. Course work is based on national standards for the training of coaches.

Outside the classroom

Student Internships
Scholarships

Resource Links
Physical Education resources for career guidance and exploration

Program guides

Physical Education Coaching Minor (CGDN)
Physical Education Major (PDEJ) with Elementary Education Minor (Discontinued March 2010)
Physical Education Major: K-12 Teacher/Coach (PDEJ)
Physical Education Minor: Secondary Education Emphasis (PESN)
- Effective Fall 2012
- Before Fall 2012

Career possibilities

Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Community Program Director
Personal Trainer

Advanced degrees

Western Michigan University also offers a graduate program in physical education teaching.

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