Physical Education, BAE
Prepare to teach physical education to learners from preschool through grade 12 with this degree. Through internships and student teaching, you'll develop skills in assessment, student progress monitoring and professional practice that prepare you to lead quality physical education programs.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation and professional licensure
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Physical Education degree description
In the Bachelor of Arts in Education program in physical education, you prepare to teach quality physical education programs to learners in preschool through grade 12.
The curriculum directly aligns with national beginning teacher standards of SHAPE America --- Society of Health and Physical Educators. You take foundational coursework in the areas of growth and motor development, movement activities and lifelong physical fitness. The coursework covers elementary, secondary and adaptive physical education methods, including topics such as instructional design, lesson planning and modifications, and accommodations for P-12 learners. You develop skills in creating positive and productive learning environments, assessing and monitoring student progress, reporting outcomes, and conducting yourself as a responsible and ethical professional.
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation has developed a team-based approach to teacher preparation, enabling you to participate in professional experiences --- internships and student teaching --- with a team of peers while receiving guidance and support from ASU faculty members and highly qualified certified teachers. Team-based professional experiences are designed to prepare you to work with mutually supportive colleagues to address the academic and social-emotional needs of learners. Clinically embedded courses and professional experiences provide you with multiple opportunities to apply to practice in the classroom the knowledge gained in coursework.
You complete a series of internships before a semester-long, full-time teaching experience with the support of a certified mentor teacher and ASU faculty.
Upon graduation, you earn an institutional recommendation for teacher certification in Physical Education, P-12, as well as a Structured English Immersion, P-12, endorsement through the Arizona Department of Education. To teach in a public school, you must pass the appropriate Arizona educator exams (National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments) to be certified to teach in the state of Arizona.
Why study physical education at ASU?
The curriculum directly aligns with national beginning teacher standards of SHAPE America, the Society of Health and Physical Educators. You'll take foundational coursework covering elementary, secondary and adaptive physical education methods while developing skills in creating positive and productive learning environments.
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At MLFC, you become a member of a community within a community. You participate in all the traditions and enjoy all the resources available through ASU, but you also connect with and benefit from the more intimate MLFC community with similar passions and professional interests.
You can get involved at ASU through community service, cultural and heritage events, fraternity and sorority life, intramural sports fitness, Sun Devil traditions, Changemaker Central and more. There is a place for every student at MLFC.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| TEL 310 Instructional Design and Planning: Instructional Thought and Action |
| TEL 317 Instructional Thought and Action: Learning Environment and Management |
| TEL 318 Instructional Thought and Action: Assessment for Learning |
| TEL 332 Disciplinary Literacy Methods |
| TEL 340 Families, Communities and Cultures: Cultivating Networks of Culturally Responsive Relationships |
| TEL 370 Professional Educator Series: Building a Professional Network |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Because of climate change, geopolitical instability or economic factors, the United Nations and other institutions predict that migration will increase globally for the foreseeable future. Learners will migrate to new communities. Increasingly, educators will be asked to meet the needs of students who speak languages other than English and who bring a variety of cultures into classrooms and learning environments. Education students can prepare for this reality by engaging in Global Education programs. They expand their notion of normal schooling and deepen their understanding of how to foster inclusive and inspiring learning environments.
Paying for college
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | 6.1% | $47,320 | Learn more |
| College Program Director | 1.8% | $104,590 | Learn more |
| Elementary Teacher | -0.4% | $63,970 | Learn more |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinator | 6.2% | $69,770 | Learn more |
| Instructional Specialist | 1.6% | $77,440 | Learn more |
| Kindergarten Teacher | -0.3% | $62,680 | Learn more |
| Middle School Teacher | -0.4% | $64,370 | Learn more |
| Preschool Teacher | 4.5% | $38,140 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
Careers this physical education degree prepares you for
Graduates are highly sought-after teachers in public, charter and private education institutions. Many graduates with degrees in physical education pursue careers in coaching, fitness instruction, or other roles focused on health and wellness.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Division for Advancing Educator Preparation
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ED 102
ASUeducation@asu.edu
480-965-9995
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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