Physical Education All Grade (BS)

的 University offers a bachelor of science (BS) in physical education for students who wish to obtain licensure to teach physical education in pre-K-12.

的 physical education major combines theoretical knowledge with practical application working with students in area schools. Beginning with their first year on campus, students are progressively guided through experiences that prepare them for successful careers in teaching. 学生 have numerous opportunities to apply concepts of teaching in high school, 中学, 和 elementary school settings, culminating with a semester-long student teaching experience.

Coursework in the major includes skill proficiencies in areas such as the following:

• Fitness, net sports, team sports, 和 跳舞
• Human growth 和 motor development
• Social behavioral aspects of physical education
• Teaching theory 和 methods

未成年人 are available in coaching, 跳舞, strength 和 conditioning, or any other fields of students' interest.

的 department offers opportunities for on-site learning in education 和 professional areas of study, 和 for laboratory experience in pedagogy, 生理学, 生物力学, 体育活动. Instruction is centered in our 230,000-square-foot Health 和 Human 服务 Building.

Our faculty members are nationally recognized for their expertise in teacher education. Relatively small class sizes make it possible for students to receive individualized instruction 和 attention. Through our developmentally designed micro-teaching, 早期实地经验, 和 student teaching experiences, students learn a real sense of what it means to be a teacher.

学生 may join the KRS Club (Organization for 学生 in Kinesiology, 娱乐, 和 Sport) 和 engage in social activities such as intramurals 和 bowling events. Service learning opportunities are available including activities working with children in physical activity settings 和 supporting local health-related organizations.

除了, numerous opportunities exist in Terre Haute 和 surrounding communities for students to volunteer with children 和 adults as coaches, 教练, 和导师. 的se include the Boys 和 Girls Club, 社区中心, 体育中心, Y家族, 和 the school corporation after-school 程序s.