Health and Physical Education Program Details
If you have a passion for health, fitness, and working with people to improve their quality of life, a degree in health and physical education is right for you. Currently, the health trends of our nation continue to decline as obesity, hypokinetic disease, mental health issues, substance abuse, and many more health complications are rising. Our Health and Physical Education (HPE) major leads to certification to teach health and physical education in kindergarten through 12th grade. As a health and physical educator, you will be prepared to be the front line of defense to educate and induce behavioral change in students to improve their health and wellbeing for a lifetime. 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.
2024-2025 plans
If you started at CMU before or during the 2024-2025 academic year or you transferred or changed your major during the 2025-2026 academic year, you can choose from the following plans:
- 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.
2025-2026 plans
If you are planning to attend CMU in the 2025-2026 academic year and are not a transfer or change of major, you can choose from the following plans:
- 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.