PE Student

"I love being active, and I love helping kids be active, so this was a perfect fit for me." 

Turn your passion for healthy lifestyles and working with kids into a career with a degree in physical education from 蹤獲扦. 

 
 

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education

蹤獲扦s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in physical educationPreK-12combines quality, accredited classroom instruction with hands-on learning in both urban and suburban school districts. Youll also gain practical teaching experience in Kansas largest school districtpreparing you for a successful career working with children through the promotion of health and fitness.

  • Prepare for a teaching career in both the elementary and secondary levels
  • 700+ hours of applied learning (e.g. student teaching)

About the Program

Program Description

蹤獲扦s PreK12 physical education teacher preparation degree program offers a quality education for students desiring a career teaching physical education. The curriculum provides students with a scientific and practical background upon which to base teaching content and methods. The PreK12 program addresses the importance of a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the national physical education standards. Students are provided numerous practical experiences to interact with K-12 students in the public schools.

Admission Requirements

Prospective 蹤獲扦 students:

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  2. Students must complete the Teacher Education Application Packet prior to beginning the Teacher Education program. Student are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the Teacher Education program. To schedule an advising appointment, please contact the College of Applied Studies Advising Center at (316) 978-3300, option 2.

Current 蹤獲扦 students: 

  1. 蹤獲扦 students with a 2.50 GPA can change their major to PreK-12 Physical Education through the my蹤獲扦 portal (Home tab > Student Tools > Change My Major /Minor).
  2. Students must complete the Teacher Education Application Packet prior to beginning the Teacher Education program. Student are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the Teacher Education program. To schedule an advising appointment, please contact the College of Applied Studies Advising Center at (316) 978-3300, option 2.
Degree Plan

Please know that these are sample degree plans. If you would like an academic advisor to create a degree plan for you, please contact the College of Applied Studies Advising Center at (316) 978-3300, option 2. 

Cost

View the tuition and fees breakdown at 蹤獲扦. 

Tuition Discount Programs
蹤獲扦 offers tuition discounts for out-of-state students paying nonresident tuition. Find out more about tuition discounts at 蹤獲扦. 

Scholarships

蹤獲扦 Merit Scholarships
Students admitted to 蹤獲扦 are automatically considered for merit scholarships. Merit scholarships are awarded to both incoming freshman and transfer students. Learn more about merit scholarships at 蹤獲扦. 

College of Applied Studies Scholarships
Both prospective and current athletic training majors are eligible for scholarships through the College of Applied Studies. Only one application is necessary to apply for all scholarships available to students in the College of Applied Studies. Complete the College of Applied Studies Scholarship Application

Outside Scholarships
There are a number of outside scholarships student can apply for. Learn more about outside scholarships.

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