Physical Education
Combined Bachelor of Science with Teacher Licensure
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Springfield College has a solid reputation for helping to inspire and empower some of the best physical education teachers in the world. Our Physical Education teacher licensure major emphasizes the importance of facilitating skills, knowledge, and values to holistically educate each child.
The program prepares a student to become an educator who is uniquely equipped to apply personal and professional knowledge in school settings. Initial involvement and hands-on experiences with school students begins in the first academic year and continues in public and private sectors throughout the four-year program.
Throughout their undergraduate education, students will be actively engaged in the principles and methods of teaching, while also receiving in-depth exposure to movement concepts and fundamental motor patterns, physical education activities for children, and outdoor adventure activities. Graduates are then eligible to apply for physical education initial licensure for grades PreK through 12.
What job can I get with a degree in Physical Education?
A degree in Physical Education from Springfield College opens up a variety of rewarding career paths. Graduates can become physical education teachers, inspiring students to stay active and healthy. You could also pursue roles as athletic coaches, training sports teams to reach their full potential.
Data is from the 2024 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
High school teachers may instruct students from different grades throughout the day. For example, one class may have mostly students from the 9th grade, and another may have 12th-grade students. In many schools, students are divided into classes on the basis of their abilities, so teachers need to adapt their lessons based on students’ skills.
Some high school teachers take on additional responsibilities, such as coaching sports or advising academic clubs, activities that frequently take place before or after school.
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers help students learn and apply important concepts. Many teachers use a hands-on approach to help students understand abstract concepts, solve problems, and develop critical-thinking skills. For example, they may demonstrate how to do a science experiment and then have the students conduct the experiment themselves. They may have students work together to solve problems.
Coaches teach amateur and professional athletes the fundamental skills of individual and team sports. They hold practice and training sessions to improve the athletes’ form, skills, and stamina. Along with refining athletes’ individual skills, coaches are responsible for instilling the importance of good sportsmanship, a competitive spirit, and teamwork.
