Health and Physical Education (P-12), B.S.

Contact: Dr. Peter St. Pierre, HPE Program Coordinator
Bachelor of Science Degree
Leading to Certification for Grades P-12
WellStar College of Health and Human Services,
Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education
(470) 578-6216
http://wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/hpe/

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Health & Physical Education is fully accredited by NCATE, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, fully approved by Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission for P-12 teacher certification, and nationally recognized by NASPE, the National Association for Sport & Physical Education.

This single field program is designed to prepare health and physical education teachers at all grade levels (pre-kindergarten through grade 12). Candidates complete the equivalent of a major in health and physical education and a second major in pedagogical studies with an emphasis on teaching health and physical education.

A complete listing of Health and Physical Education (P-12) program admission requirements can be found at: http://wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/hpe.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

See listing of requirements.

General Education Requirements Specific to This Major:

Area D1: STAT 1107

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

Teaching Field Requirements (19 Credit Hours)

HPE Core

HPE Professional Skills (8 Credit Hours)

Professional Education (P-12) Requirements (40 Credit Hours)

Program Total (127 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Degree Requirements (3 Credit Hours)