Bachelor of Science in Education –
Physical Education

Build skills to teach physical education in schools and beyond.
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Help students of all ages
discover the joy of movement.

From the basics of jumping rope to full-court basketball, physical education teachers introduce people to the games and pastimes that can make life more enjoyable. Become the teacher who makes this happen for others: earn a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) with a Physical Education specialization with Salem.

120

Credits

40

Months

  • 40-month BS in Education with a Physical Education specialization
  • Online program availability
  • Options for hybrid or campus-based learning
  • Learn from experienced education faculty
  • Nationally accredited School of Education*
  • Build skills to pursue PK–12 teaching positions and other roles
  • Complete student teaching in your area

This program aligns with Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards and is designed to prepare you to become a 21st-century facilitator of learning. After graduation, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Plan and deliver lessons
  • Develop appropriate student skill assessments
  • Create safe and productive learning environments
  • Collaborate with administrators and fellow educators
  • Build working relationships with students and their family members

This program is available on campus or via flexible online study plus in-person student teaching experience near you. In addition to preparing for teaching roles, this program can equip you to pursue opportunities in coaching, wellness, and more.

What will I learn in Salem’s physical education degree program?

Core education courses include:

  • Foundations of Education
  • Areas of Exceptionality in Special Education
  • Technology Integration in the Classroom
  • Human Development
  • Educational Psychology
  • Reading across the Content Areas
  • Schools, Families, and Communities
  • Materials and Methods of Teaching
  • Inclusive Curriculum, Materials and Methods
  • Educational Assessment Strategies
  • Classroom Environment and Management
  • Student Teaching 1
  • Student Teaching 2
  • Student Teaching 3

Physical education specialization courses include:

  • Individual Sports
  • Team Sports
  • Adapted Physical Education and Sport
  • Kinesiology and Biomechanics
  • Materials and Methods of Teaching Physical Education
  • Advanced Topics in Physical Education

Take the next step to learn more about Salem’s online physical education degree program.

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Interested in earning your BS in Education with a Physical Education specialization? Contact Salem University today!

Get Started!

How do you want to study?

By submitting this form, I consent to representatives of Salem University and/or a party representing Salem University to contact me about educational opportunities via email, text, or phone, including my mobile phone if provided above, using an automatic dialer, or pre-recorded message. Message and data rates may apply. I understand that my consent is not a requirement for enrollment, and that I may withdraw my consent at any time.