About this Program
Are you passionate about outdoor pursuits, fitness activities, dance and rhythmic activities, aquatics, individual-performance activities, games and sports, lifetime activities, and working with children? We offer 21st-century physical education at UMD!
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Physical Education offers cutting-edge physical education with early and frequent authentic, hands-on teaching experiences that prepare students to be successful in student teaching, as well as in their future teaching careers.
Highlights of the program include:
- Early and frequent teaching experiences in K-12 settings.
- Students have various program possibilities at UMD
- Physical Education (PE)
- PE and Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) minor
- Health and PE (HPE) major
- Health and PE major, DAPE minor
- Physical Education Outdoor Education minor (PEOE)
- Coaching minor
- Experiences with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Small class sizes allow for more individual attention
- Faculty challenge students to become knowledgeable, skillful, and effective teachers in a global educational market.
Acquired Skills
- Eligibility for licensure in Physical Education, grades K-12 in the state of Minnesota
- Effective lesson plan creation and implementation with state and national standards
- Evidence-based assessment and evaluation techniques
- Integration of technology to enhance student learning and instruction
Career Possibilities
Entry Level:
- K-12 Physical Education Teacher (DAPE and/or Health)
- Health Educator
- DAPE Specialist
- Fitness Leader
- Sports & Recreation Director
- Coach
- Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Advanced Degree:
- Dean of Students
- Principal
- Athletic Director
- School Counselor
- Superintendent
Admissions and Scholarships
Current students in CEHSP may be eligible for both merit-based and need-based scholarships. More than 100 scholarships are available each academic year, awarding over $370,000 annually to CEHSP students. For more information on scholarship opportunities, visit the CEHSP scholarship webpage.
Student Clubs
- Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Student Organization
- Education Minnesota Aspiring Educators
Faculty Highlights
- Actively conduct research
- Currently or previously licensed in K-12 Physical Education
- Serve on national, state, and college committees
- Recipients of national awards in their respective areas of expertise.
- Recipients of college awards for outstanding teaching, research, advising, and service