Pursue Physical Education

• Physical Education majors desire to teach and make a positive impact on the lives of K-12 students through sports and body movement. Often inspired by their teachers, these majors want to specialize in how to appropriately teach and appreciate the human body to any age group. As models of lifelong learning, majors work with integrity and an open mind to keep growing in their understanding of content and professionalism.
• Education majors are trained to see individual students as they are, recognizing the effects of American society on Education, and discovering their fit as educators. Physical Education majors are required to take Anatomy & Physiology courses, so they should Core Science courses earlier to not be slowed down in their Field of Study.
• This degree can be completed fully online or with a mix of on-campus and online courses. Education courses include a field experience component.
• GHC’s Physical Education degree is a good first step toward a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Students should anticipate taking professional assessments as they work toward their state-issued teaching license.