Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Sciences Careers and Internships
Springfield College Post-Graduation Outcomes
Includes bachelor’s degree programs in Movement and Sports Studies, Physical Education, and Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Sciences
With a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Sciences, students can prepare for a prolific career working in schools teaching students the importance of a healthy bodies and minds. Through our dual certification program, graduates are able to become teachers of both physical education and health/family and consumer sciences for students of all grade levels.
Career Outcomes
In a recent survey of 2022-23 graduates, 100% of graduates who responded from our Movement and Sports Studies, Physical Education, and Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Sciences programs reported being employed or in graduate school. A sampling of our graduate employers and job titles is below.
| Company Name | Job Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tyngsboro High School | Wellness Teacher | Tyngsboro, MA |
| Worcester Technical High School | Health and Physical Education Teacher | Worcester, MA |
Graduate School
Many students go on to advance their education in programs like the Springfield College graduate programs or through various educational and teaching licensure graduate programs.
| College/University Name |
|---|
| Springfield College |
Career Paths
- Pre-K Physical Education Teacher
- Kindergarten and elementary school physical education teachers
- High school physical education teachers
- Athletic Coach
- Pre-K Health Education Teacher
- Kindergarten and elementary school health education teachers
- High school health education teachers
- Health education specialists
Fieldwork and Internships
Students spend time in the field beginning in the first academic year, so they can put their knowledge into practice and gain invaluable on-the-job experience. Through a sequential series of fieldwork-embedded courses, students gain confidence and competence. Students complete a 6-semester teaching sequence, with all methods and practicum courses involving teaching in elementary and secondary schools. Springfield College partners with a variety of schools, so students have experience in urban, suburban, and rural schools along with homeschooled children. We run a Home School PE program on Friday mornings in the Field House. The program culminates with a full semester of student teaching - all day, every day - where students gradually take over all classes.
