Health and Physical Education - Teacher Education , A.S.
Move, Teach, Inspire Healthy Lives.
If you’re passionate about fitness, wellness, and guiding the next generation toward healthy lifestyles, this degree is for you. The Health & Physical Education – Teacher Education A.S. degree provides the academic and practical foundation you’ll need to teach K–12 students about wellness and fitness. Designed for transfer, it sets you up for a bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education.
What You’ll Learn
- Understand human anatomy, physiology, and motor behavior as applied to fitness and wellness
- Explore child and human growth, development, and educational psychology
- Develop strategies to foster wellness, adapted activity, and inclusive physical education
- Learn instructional methods and classroom strategies for health and PE settings
- Gain foundations in general education, communication, and teaching methodology
Program Requirements
This associate degree includes 60 credits and typically spans four semesters of full‑time study. You’ll cover courses in health sciences, physical education, human development, mathematics for teacher education, and foundational education courses.
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Where This Degree Can Take You
This program is built for transfer. After completing the A.S. degree, you’ll be qualified to enter a four‑year bachelor’s program in Health & Physical Education, preparing you for teacher certification and careers in K‑12 education.
As a student with this degree or after completing further education, you might work as:
- Health & Physical Education Teacher (K‑12)
- Adapted Physical Activity Specialist
- Wellness Program Coordinator
- Recreation or Fitness Instructor
- Coach or Athletic Director
Graduates or transfer students may find opportunities in:
- Public and private K–12 schools
- Community recreation and wellness centers
- After‑school or after‑hours physical activity programs
- Summer camps or nonprofit organizations promoting health
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