Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education

The physical education major is designed to prepare the student for a career of teaching health and physical education with contemporary facilities and equipment in the public/private school systems at the preschool to high school level. Classes are offered by experienced faculty.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates find careers as teachers in both public and private schools, and some graduates go on to earn advanced degrees that prepare them to teach college physical education. Alternative career opportunities for physical educators include the following:
: :    equipment design
: :    health/medical rehabilitation and therapy
: :    sports administration/management
: :    sports communication
: :    sports marketing
: :    physical activity instruction

The list of potential area employers in physical education includes the Chatham County School System, the Effingham County School System, Bryan County School System, McIntosh County School System, Screven County School System, and the many private schools in those counties.

Program Facilities and Features

The Department of Health and Physical Education is located in the Sports Center adjacent to the 10-court tennis complex and general parking lot. The fully equipped Sports Center features four classrooms, a fitness center, a human performance lab, athletic training facilities, locker rooms, the Hall of Fame Room, a computer lab, a conference room, a jogging track, offices, and the Alumni Arena (seating 3000). The varsity baseball field, varsity softball field and intramural and recreation fields are located next to the Sports Center.

The department also uses the Aquatic and Recreation Center for aerobic, aquatic, dance and team sports classes as well as many intramural activities.

Course of Study

All health and physical education majors must complete 60 semester hours in their major field of study. They must also complete additional semester hours of professional education courses to qualify them for teacher certification. The total semester hour requirement for a baccalaureate degree is 123 semester hours.