Physical Education, K-12 Teacher Certification

Do you cherish the benefits and excitement of an active lifestyle? Are you eager to guide others on their journey toward healthy living? Embrace your passion and make a difference in their lives by becoming a physical education teacher!

Why choose our program?

• Mentoring: Lander’s PE program provides you with opportunities to learn from experts in the field, award-winning professors and enthusiastic peers who provide mentorship to underclassmen in many courses.
• Community Partnerships: Students participate in learning and teaching experiences across various educational levels and in multiple professional areas including local elementary and secondary schools.
• Student Organization and Involvement: Join forces and discover alongside your peers! The Exercise Science and Human Performance majors’ organization cultivates a vibrant social community that thrives and grows together on campus.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Grow your leadership skills with clubs and community service projects. Participate in undergraduate research experiences and presentations. Build your resume by attending local, regional and national events.

Ready to take the next step? Join us and become part of an exciting, supportive community dedicated to developing the next generation of health and physical education leaders.

The goals of the Lander University Physical Education-Teacher Education Major prepare students to be able to:

1. Identify and discuss major factors in the evolution of the field of Physical Education-Teacher Education from its early historical roots to its present position in the teaching profession;
2. Describe and apply bioscience (anatomical, physiological/biochemical, and biomechanical) concepts and changes occurring in the human organism to skillful movement, physical activity, conditioning, and fitness across the lifespan;
3. Identify, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional methods and assessment strategies that address the diverse cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning needs of all students;
4. Describe knowledge of and apply experiences in planning, implementing, and assessing/evaluating a total school program of physical education in accordance with approved national/state content standards and the state physical education assessment program; and
5. Exhibit professional dispositions in the physical education community that promote active, lifelong learners.