A physical education degree prepares you for work in a physical activity venue by focusing on the scientific foundations of the field, or you can choose our teaching track to use the skills and knowledge you gain in a K-12 school system.
As part of the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department, our mission is to inspire future professionals by providing a high quality education through an innovative, engaged learning experience.
As a physical education student, your coursework will cover:
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree go on to supervise and manage recreational programs, organize and direct intramural programs and teach in unique education environments such as alternative schools, charter schools and Job Corps. After completing a teaching track, graduates are qualified for the careers mentioned above and teaching physical education and/or coaching in public schools.
If you have a secondary physical education certificate, you can earn your dual certification to work in elementary schools.
Gain the skills needed to work as a physical education professional in a physical activity venue, or take the teaching track to work in a K–12 school setting.
A minor in physical education introduces you to a variety of activities to stay healthy and active and gives you physical education expertise for your career. You may choose our teaching track to apply your skills in a K–12 school setting.
If you already hold a secondary physical education certificate, this program offers a dual certification to work in elementary schools.
Contact the director of physical education, Chad Smith, for more information at chadsmith6@weber.edu.
A final capstone project is required, which will bring together your three areas of emphasis.
Aerobics, martial arts, strength training, pickleball, ice skating and more. Along with its courses for physical education professionals, the physical education program offers a wide range of activity courses for all majors.
