Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education

The Health and Physical Education bachelor's degree is designed to develop knowledgeable teachers who are specialists in the areas of health and physical education. These degrees are available at all of our locations.

Campbellsville

Programs

Health and Physical Education Area, B.S. or B.A.

Health and Physical Education Area, P-12 with Teacher Certification, B.S. or B.A. 

SHAPE Health Education National Standards

Standard #1: Use functional health information to support health and well-being of self and others. 

Standard #2: Analyze influences that affect health and well-being of self and others. 

Standard #3: Access valid and reliable resources to support health and well-being of self and others. 

Standard #4: Use interpersonal communication skills to support health and well-being of self and others. 

Standard #5: Use a decision-making process to support health and well-being of self and others. 

Standard #6: Use a goal-setting process to support health and well-being of self and others. 

Standard #7: Demonstrate practices and behaviors to support health and well-being of self and others. 

Standard #8: Advocate to promote health and well-being of self and others. 

SHAPE Physical Education National Standards

Standard #1: Develops a variety of motor skills. 

Standard #2: Applies knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts. 

Standard #3: Develops social skills through movement. 

Standard #4: Develops personal skills, identifies personal benefits of movement, and chooses to engage in physical activity. 

Careers in Health and Physical Education

• Physical/Health Education Teacher
• Activities Director
• Athletic Director/Trainer
• Camp Director
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
• Cardiovascular Fitness Instructor
• College/University/High School Coach
• Community/Commercial Recreation Director
• Dietitian
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Occupational Therapist/Assistant
• Physical Therapist/ Assistant

Hear It From One of Our Own

"Coming into college, I did not plan on being a part of the Human Performance department, but I’m so glad I did! The professors in the department are the best of the best. They push you to be the best version of yourself in all areas to educate future generations. I am more prepared for the classroom one day because of them. I am passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, and health and physical education allows me to bring what I’m passionate about to the classroom. Being active with students and seeing their faces light up when they achieve a goal/new skill brings so much joy!" - Bailey Pedigo

Contacts for Health and P.E.