Health/Physical Education (K-12), B.S.

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If you have a passion for wellness, sports, and/or coaching this program may be right for you. The Health/Physical Education (K-12), B.S. degree is a 120-credit hour program that will prepare you to become a teacher in North Carolina.

Program Highlights

  • Teaching experience through field placements and content pedagogy courses
  • One of the most affordable schools in the state with the cost being $500 per semester for in-state students 
  • Specifically designed to help students pass the licensure exams of Praxis II and edTPA (required for NC licensure)
  • Online summer courses offered 
  • Low student-to-faculty ratio to ensure you have valuable feedback and individualized instruction
  • Opportunities to present at state and national conferences

Career Opportunities

  • P.E teacher K-12
  • Health teacher K-12
  • Coaching
  • Personal training
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Pursue a graduate degree in fields such as kinesiology, education, exercise science, and much more!

Courses

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Questions?

Thomas Trendowski

Questions can be directed to the program director via email at thomas.trendowski@uncp.edu.