Health and Physical Education Grades K-12

Health and Physical Education Grades K-12, BS

Southeastern's Health and Physical Education program leads to teacher certification in Health and Physical Education for grades kindergarten through 12. Students who complete all requirements for teacher licensure in Louisiana are certified to teach Health and Physical Education in elementary, middle/junior high and high schools throughout the state. Also offered are courses leading to teacher certification in Adapted Physical Education and a minor in Athletic Coaching.

The mission of the program in Health and Physical Education Teacher Education is to produce teachers who will have significant impact on the lives of K-12 students in Louisiana by teaching healthful behaviors and activities for use throughout their lives.

Location

On Campus

Semester Hours

120-122

Program Highlights

  • Students have access to four teaching/research laboratories, an indoor climbing wall, interactive teaching technology, and outdoor tennis courts
  • Student involvement in professional development through the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (LAHPERD), the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy (NAHPL), and other professional organizations
  • Honors curriculum available
  • The health and physical education teacher education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the State of Louisiana.

What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

  • Athletic Coach
  • Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
  • Health and Physical Education Teacher

Types of Employers

  • Private Coaching Clinics
  • Fitness Studios
  • High Schools

Contact Us

Kinesiology and Health Studies Building, Room 171

SLU Box 10845
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-3823

louis.dugas​@southeastern.edu

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