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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Earn the physical education degree that works for you.
Certification (PETC)
Non-Certification (PETN)
Health and Kinesiology Minors
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.