Physical Education & Sport Science Programs
The Physical Education & Sport Science Department offers 2 majors, 3 undergraduate minors, and a graduate certificate.
Undergraduate Majors
Physical Education (Teaching) Major
With the Physical Education (Teaching) major, you’ll be prepared to become a physical education teacher for students in K–grade 12.
You’ll also learn how to provide learning experiences in a variety of physical education settings.
See required courses for the Physical Education (Teaching) major.
Sport Leadership Major
Combine your passions for physical activity and leadership with the Sport Leadership major.
This program will prepare you to become a coach, athletic administrator, aquatic instructor, and other physical activity guide within traditional and adventure sports settings.
This is a non-teaching degree, meaning you will not be certified to teach Physical Education courses to students in K–grade 12.
See required courses for the Sport Leadership major.
Undergraduate Minors
Adapted Physical Education (Teaching) Minor
Make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities in grades Pre-K-12 as a physical education teacher.
See required courses for the Adapted Physical Education (Teaching) minor.
Adventure Education Minor
Make education fun for kids with games and outdoor activities.
As an Adventure Education minor, you’ll experience the best of outdoor recreation between the bluffs and the Mississippi River while learning how to bring adventures into your own future classroom.
Coaching Minor
In the Coaching minor, you’ll learn coaching techniques to help players in a wide range of school sports teams and youth programs succeed.
See required courses for the Coaching minor.
Graduate Certificate
Kickstart your career in high school athletic director, collegiate coaching, or sports team management positions with this online graduate certificate.
See required courses for the graduate certificate.
Careers
A degree from the Physical Education & Sport Science Department will prepare you for a wide variety of careers.
Expand your career options by combining a health education major and a coaching minor.
Teaching, K-12
College & University
K-12
College & University
Private & Club
Athletic Director
Recreational and Sports Director
Sports Information
Games Management
Promotions
Fundraising
Sports Club Director
Camp Director
Recreation Director
Media Relations
Sports Business Manager
Sports Event Planning
Sports Finance
Sports Sales & Marketing
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