Details: Education - Physical Education (PreK-12), Major

MajorEducation - Physical Education (PreK-12)

Wichita State’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in physical education—PreK-12—combines quality, accredited classroom instruction with hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art human performance lab. You’ll also gain practical teaching experience in Kansas’ largest school district—preparing you for a successful career working with children through the promotion of health and fitness.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the College of Applied Studies, you must first be admitted to Wichita State. For admission into the physical education program, you must also meet the teacher education admission requirements.

For WSU’s admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Admission requirements

Inside the Program

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Turn your passion for healthy lifestyles into a career

A degree in physical education can help you turn your passion for healthy lifestyles and working with kids into a rewarding career.

The program combines innovative curriculum and applied learning opportunities in the largest most diverse school district in Kansas while preparing graduates for teaching careers at both the elementary and secondary levels.

Curriculum

The physical education and teaching curriculum comprises 83-84 hours and are taught within the departments of Human Performance Studies and Curriculum and Instruction. The curriculum includes student teaching in local schools.

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Careers

A bachelor’s degree from Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive impact in the classroom—and prepares you to pursue an advanced education degree.

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