Physical Education (BS)
Help students move toward health and wholeness.
The BS in Physical Education degree at SWU offers everything you need to teach K-12 students. Our teaching and coaching concentrations help you find the path that calls to you. You’ll learn the science, theory, and practical strategies behind running an engaging and effective physical education program.
Our faith-filled program will help you integrate a Christian ethic of care into your instructional practices and provide the foundation to plan, implement, and evaluate learning experiences that meet students’ needs.
Concentrations
The Teaching concentration is perfect if you’re passionate about teaching children in elementary through high school. You’ll learn planning and assessment strategies, classroom ethics, major and minor sports, dance, and gymnastics. SWU’s Teaching concentration is accredited by the National Association of Sports and Physical Education and the South Carolina Department of Education.
The Coaching concentration offers an in-depth look at adolescent psychology, management, and leadership. You’ll also complete a coaching internship as part of the concentration. If you’re interested in coaching in a public school, you should also consider a teaching certification in addition to the coaching concentration.
Dr. Mary Helen Martin
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Contact“After devoting a career to public education, I feel so fortunate that God has opened another door and allowed me to continue as an instructor of physical education here at Southern Wesleyan.”
“I really enjoy having professors who are very knowledgeable about their field. They share real life experiences with us and how they have handled it.”Lexi Richardson — Physical Education Major
- Coach
- Physical education teacher
- Recreation staff
Graduates of the Physical Education program will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the scientific and theoretical foundations for effectively delivering physical education in a pre-K-12 setting.
- Confidently model physical literacy, physical education content, and health-enhancing fitness activities.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate physical education experiences, and ensure education content is aligned with local, state, and/or SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education.
- Employ teaching strategies that engage students, including the use of communication, feedback, technology, and instructional and managerial skills to improve student learning.
- Use appropriate assessments when evaluating students’ progress.
- Employ professional ethics and culturally competent practices related to physical education, seek continued professional development, and support the growth of physical literacy.
