Health and Physical Education Major, Coaching Minor and Outdoor Recreation Minor
The Health and Physical Education Program is committed to providing the highest quality educational experience for those preparing for professional careers in teaching health and physical education. The program is dedicated to the preparation of majors for teacher licensure at the PK-12 levels. The educational program for health and physical education incorporates the endorsement competencies required by the Virginia Department of Education and prepares students to teach health and movement from a humanistic philosophical perspective. The program enhances professional development by applying theory to practice through experiential learning, practice opportunities with children and youth, and peer teaching and learning.
Students must apply to the teacher preparation program by submitting an application to the School of Education and Human Development prior to November 1 or March 30 of the sophomore year and, if a junior transfer student, not later than February 1 of the junior year. Students must also complete designated courses, take Praxis I, and submit passing scores prior to applying to the teacher preparation program. Prior to student teaching, students must take Praxis II, meet QPA requirements (major grades of C- or above, overall QPA of 2.5 and major QPA of 2.75), and apply, and be admitted, to student teaching. Please refer to the Teacher Preparation Program for teacher licensure requirements.