Physical Education
The Physical Education program offers three choices for plan of study:
Physical Education - Teacher Education
This program is designed to prepare students to teach in the North Carolina K-12 educational system. The program is aligned with the North Carolina Professional Teaching standards, which focuses on preparing students for the demands of teaching in the 21st century. Courses involve a combination of theoretical inforamtion and hands-on practice. Students will engage in activity-based learning, lecture and discussion classes. Students will leave this program ready to teach, evaluate and complete professional standards. Classes are designed to create teachers who are:
- Effective leaders
- Subject experts
- Facilitators and communicators
- Encouraging
Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Recreation
This option is designed for students who love physical education, sport, and exercise, but would prefer to work outside the classroom. Graduates will be prepared to accept jobs in a variety of fields related to recreation and exercise. Courses include both lecture-based and applied experience.
Lateral Entry Physical Education
This option is for individuals currently working in the school system who desire to gain a teaching certification in physical education.
