Program Overview
Physical Education Minor
Explore health, fitness, movement, and recreation while building knowledge and skills that support lifelong wellness and active living.
Health & Wellness
Develop the knowledge and habits that promote lifelong health and well-being.
Movement & Performance
Build skills in physical activity, fitness, and sport while exploring their role in everyday life.
Teaching & Coaching
Prepare for opportunities in physical education instruction and coaching.
Why add a Physical Education minor?
- Explore the connections between physical activity, wellness, and quality of life.
- Develop lifelong skills that support healthy, active living.
- Gain experience in movement, fitness, and recreation through a variety of courses.
- Complement your major with knowledge that can be applied in education, coaching, recreation, and community settings.
- Study within a liberal arts environment that values the physical, social, and personal benefits of sport and recreation.
Build skills for lifelong wellness.
The Physical Education Minor requires six courses selected from a broad range of offerings in physical education, health, fitness, and recreation.
Students may also choose courses designed to prepare them for coaching or teaching physical education in elementary school settings, making the minor a valuable complement to a variety of academic and professional interests.
Ready to Explore Physical Education?
Whether you're interested in coaching, teaching, promoting wellness, or simply expanding your understanding of physical activity, the Physical Education Minor offers practical knowledge and experiences that complement almost any major.
Career Opportunities
The Physical Education Minor can complement careers and graduate study in areas such as:
Education
Coaching
Recreation
Health and wellness
Community programming
