Health and Physical EducationBachelor of Arts
Why study Health and Physical Education at Gustavus?
Health and Physical Education (HPE) majors can choose from 2 “tracks”: one track that will lead to a license to teach health and physical education in Minnesota, and one that does not include a license. Students who complete a major in HPE with state teaching licensure are typically preparing for work in K-12 educational settings. Program graduates teach, and often coach, at the K-12 level, seek Adapted Physical Education licensure, and/or pursue graduate study in kinesiology-related disciplines. Students who complete a major in HPE without seeking state teaching licensure, are preparing for work with people of all ages in a variety of movement-related settings.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Health and Exercise Science will be on your class schedule.
- HES-306Special Populations
- HES-207Motor Learning
- HES-316Curriculum and Instruction in Health and Physical Education
- HES-232Elementary Physical Education Content and Methods
What can I do with a degree in Health and Physical Education?
The Health and Physical Education major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Parks and Recreation
- Sport Management
- Sport Psychology
- Coaching
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