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Physical Education for Teacher Licensure

Prepare to teach physical education in grades K-12. Study effective teaching, assessment, curriculum development and technique and theory, with in-school field experiences and a semester of student teaching.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 85 in Major
Careers
Physiologists
Physical Education for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

Why Study Physical Education for Teacher Licensure at EIU?

  • Work with instructors who have experience in their field
  • Practice what you learn in our facilities
  • Build relationships with professionals as you go
  • Gain the necessary skills for your next step
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"I chose Eastern’s PE program because of the professors. They are willing to get to know you very well, and they are always helpful in any situation. I love how the PE program is like a family here."
Makayla Adams
Physical Education for Teacher Licensure | Class of 2028
Makayla Adams, Physical Education for Teacher Licensure at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Hands-on learning outside of the classroom
  • Participate in local community efforts
  • Observe PE teaching in local schools
  • Plan and organize lessons for local schools
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Hands-On Experience, Physical Education for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Physical Education for Teacher Licensure prepares you to become an entry-level professional physical educator who teaches in grades K-12. It is a fit if you are committed to physical education, enjoy working with young people and want to promote learning through movement.

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Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Exercise Physiologists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit RealisticRealistic interest typeYou like hands-on work: building, repairing or operating equipment, structures or materials. Many of these jobs are physical or take place outdoors.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Department Chairperson
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