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Physical Education Teacher Education B.S.

The Department of Health and Kinesiology's Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) is a four-year program that develops future teachers in the field of physical education and coaches.

The PETE teaching certification program (PETC) leads to all-level (EC-12) physical education teaching certification.

The PETE non-certification program (PETN) includes an emphasis in coaching and prepares students for a career in private-sector coaching and teacher positions.

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Certification (PETC)

Non-Certification (PETN)

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Career Opportunities

In the program, students receive valuable hands-on experience teaching peers and local students. Students who pursue the PETE degree may be interested in:

  • Teaching physical education for early childhood through 12th grade
  • Team coaching or private lessons
  • Community fitness
  • Private counseling
  • Sport scout
  • Sport psychology*
  • Becoming an instructor*
  • Athletic coordinator* and/or athletic director*

The PETE degree offers many career opportunities and also is a pathway to graduate-level studies.

Occupations with an *asterisk indicate that a higher degree may be required or preferred before becoming employed in that field.