Health and Physical Education Program Details
Our Health and Physical Education (HPE) major leads to certification to teach health and physical education in kindergarten through 12th grade. As an HPE major, you will be equipped with the following knowledge and skills to teach:
- Health concepts such as nutrition, physical fitness, substance abuse prevention, human sexuality, and disease prevention.
- Functional motor competency.
- Resistance and cardiovascular training techniques.
- Fitness plan development.
- Lifelong physical activities.
Health and physical education major plans
We have various plans for you to choose from to complete the health and physical education major. Choose the plan that best fits you and your goals.
- Four-Year Plan with Health and Physical Education, Education, and University Program Courses.
- Four-Year Plan with Health and Physical Education and Education Courses.
- Three-Year Plan for Students who Transfer or Change Major.
- Five-Year Pre-Physical Therapy Plan.
Faculty advisors
If you are interested in the HPE major, you are encouraged to meet with your faculty advisor, Dr. Rick Ferkel.
