Studies offers a multi-aged teacher education major program leading to teaching licensure in physical education. This licensure qualifies students to teach at the preschool through twelfth grade levels. An endorsement in adapted physical education is also available. The primary purpose of the physical education teacher education program is to prepare students to become highly effective and reflective teachers of human movement.
Graduates find teaching positions in preschool through twelfth grade school settings.
Additional coursework in adapted physical education can lead to instructional positions working with differently abled individuals. Professional preparation in physical education also prepares individuals for coaching positions. In addition, the knowledge of human movement and the possession of effective teaching skills qualify graduates to teach movement in a variety of professional non-school settings. Curriculum BGSU is the only Ohio physical education teacher education program with its primary focus on the study of the art and science of human movement. Coursework in physical education teacher education emphasizes the development of highly effective beginning teachers.