Physical Education Teaching Degree

 

The Department of Physical Education offers a teacher education professional preparation program which leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and, in addition,  a physical education service program designed to meet the general education requirements of the University.

 

The professional teacher preparation program is nationally accredited by The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and state approved as satisfying all State of Alabama's requirements for teacher certification. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to become highly competent teachers for careers as physical educators and education leaders, in both public and private schools. The curriculum provides students with a broad cultural background through two years of general education. Upon the successful completion of the general education requirements and meeting all professional preparation admission criteria, students are eligible to apply for admission to professional teacher education in physical education.