Top Five Reasons to Study Health and Physical Education at Springfield College
An education in health and physical education allows students to put their developed skills to work in a range of interesting and exciting career paths. So, why study health and physical education at Springfield College? We’re happy to share.
Early and Frequent Fieldwork Experience
Gain hands-on experience in real classrooms starting early in your program and continuing throughout your time at Springfield College.
- Diverse Teaching Opportunities
Build your skills in both urban and suburban school settings, with the added opportunity to teach in our on-campus homeschool physical education program.
- Experienced and Dedicated Faculty
Learn from 33 faculty members in the Department of Physical Education and Health Education, including professionals with PK–12 experience and teacher-coaches who bring real-world insight into the classroom.
- Strong Career Outcomes
One-hundred percent of our graduates over the past four years have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation. (Pending confirmation for 2025 graduates.)
Dual Licensure Advantage
Graduate prepared to earn licensure in both health and physical education at the elementary and secondary levels—offered through the only four-year program of its kind in Massachusetts.
