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Physical Education

Physical education is all about learning to promote, develop, and maintain a healthy lifestyle by incorporating physical activity into your daily life.

Gain knowledge of the educational goals and objectives of the professional preparation for physical education, exercise science, and sport. Tai chi, toning, beginning to advanced weight training, basketball, softball, volleyball, yoga, hiking, individual training for specific team sports, and classes in teaching physical education are just a few things you can explore in Physical Education.

Students will learn to identify the specialized physical education and sport areas of study including philosophy, history, sociology, sport & exercise psychology, motor development, motor learning, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports medicine, sport pedagogy, sports management, and adapted physical activity.