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Bachelor of Science (BS), Physical Education
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Program Overview
The Physical Education program gives you the skills to teach and guide a diverse student population. As an educator, you’ll be prepared to help students understand how physical activity can improve their lives. In this program you’ll study kinesiology, exercise, physical science, and educational pedagogy. You’ll be prepared to mentor students who choose to pursue higher education or enter into the workforce after high school. Your strong foundation in both education and kinesiology equips you for career paths in education, coaching, and sports management. The program also prepares you to meet the professional licensure requirements for P-12 teacher certification which is reciprocal in many states.
In the Physical Education program, you will complete course work in educational pedagogy, kinesiology, methods for teaching PE, and embedded clinicals in addition to your core classes. Your curriculum will be a balance of building your content area knowledge and learning the foundational educational theories to build your teaching expertise.
Your degree will equip you to earn your teaching certification for the state of South Carolina for all grade levels P-12. Current state regulations allow to utilize this certification for teaching positions in elementary, middle, or high school settings. Certified Physical Education teachers are in high demand and your certification will be recognized in many other states. Some of our graduates have gone on to explore other careers in coaching, personal fitness training, sports management, and athletic directing. AU receives calls each semester from administrators requesting our College of Education graduates who are well known for their professionalism, competence, and desire to shape South Carolina’s students by the time they graduate from our program.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
130
Program Type: BS
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Jeff Thompson
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
Career Outcomes
*Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.
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Why AU?
Anderson University’s College of Education has strong partnerships with local school districts, both public and private. These partnerships allow you to learn through embedded clinical experiences and spend time with students in classrooms throughout your time at AU. Dozens of school districts visit AU’s campus for an annual networking event to interview our teacher candidates. Many students end the day with job offers or connections from multiple districts. Our students are strongly positioned to enter the workforce because both their skills and character are in high demand.
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*Please Note: Job placement and internship opportunities are not guaranteed. Employment and salary outcomes are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to geographic location, career path/industry, and personal qualifications. Internship availability may depend on the program, students’ qualifications, industry partnerships, and other external factors. View more information here.
