You love being active and want to teach future generations the importance of taking care of their physical health.

Maybe you want to teach or coach, physical education is the route for you.

Program Description

The physical education major at Tennessee Wesleyan serves those seeking to teach and/or coach at the elementary and secondary levels. Students can take a non-licensure track, but most major in physical education to be licensed to teach in grades K-12. These students must also complete 38 additional hours of professional education course work.

Physical education is an active program, with students learning both in the classroom setting with peers, as well as within the local school system. Lesson plans are an important element of physical education, applying the lessons and standards to specific practice.

Career Opportunities

Teacher

Coach

Recreational Career