Advance your career and your classroom impact with a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from UNCP. With 14 specializations, including health and physical education, you can choose your path forward. Plus you'll continue learning in the supportive environment you know and trust.
Health/Physical Education
Start your journey to the classroom with UNC Pembroke's Health/Physical Education (K–12) program. You'll graduate eligible for an Initial Professional License (IPL) to teach in North Carolina. With expert faculty, small classes and one of the most affordable tuition rates in the state, you'll get the support and education you need to succeed. Build real experience, grow as an educator and be ready to lead from day one.
Degrees
Program Requirements
This program blends general education, health and fitness courses with professional teacher training. You'll study topics like kinesiology, anatomy, nutrition and adapted physical education. You'll also take classes focused on teaching K-12 students. With hands-on fieldwork and a full-time internship, you'll build real classroom experience. The program is CAEP-accredited and helps prepare you for North Carolina's required teaching exams.
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To Licensure at UNCP
The department of Health and Physical Education has taught me so much about life and what teaching in this world is going to hold. I've learned perseverance and creativity specifically in lesson planning. Most importantly Ive been taught how to be empathetic toward the next generation of leaders in America. I understand how important teachers are and what they mean to children through hours of field experience and internships, which have helped shape me into the student I am today!
Ryan Walker
Health & Physical EducationCommon Careers
- PE teacher K-12
- Health teacher K-12
- Coaching
- Personal training
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Graduate degree in fields like kinesiology, education and exercise science
Connect with Career Services
Your Health and Fitness Community
As a Health/PE Education major, you know movement matters. At UNCP, you can stay active
and get connected outside the classroom.
Recreation
UNCP offers a range of recreation activities. From swimming to tennis to wrestling
and beyond. Find the activity that interests you.
Intramural Sports
Find a team and play for fun. We have everything from softball to flag football and
even cornhole. Find out more and find a team you click with.
Club Sports
Are you a more serious athlete? Join a club sport and play year-round. Compete in
intercollegiate competitions on a local, regional and national scale.
Have questions?
Our Admissions counselors are here to help!
or call us at 910.521.6262
Associate Professor of Pedagogy and Leadership
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Thomas Trendowski
910.775.4413
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The Educator Preparation Program is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and leads to initial licensure in North Carolina.