Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Health & Physical Education
The Health & Physical Education program is a multi-age licensure program for health and physical education teachers in PK-12 environments. Your Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education/Health Education degree encompasses two Ohio teaching licenses – Health & Physical Education. MVNU’s program is one of only a few in the state that offers dual licensure in these two programs.
MVNU's Jetter School of Professional Studies has long been known for the quality of its education programs because of the unique opportunities for extensive hands-on field experience offered to students starting freshman year. This kind of experience will help you develop effective teaching practices, give you real classroom experience, allow you to make connections with local schools and educators, and bulk up your résumé.
Curriculum
Explore a robust education major’s course schedule, designed for tomorrow’s health and physical education teachers.
Faith & learning at MVNU
As an intentionally Christian University, we integrate our faith into everything we do at MVNU. From prayer before class to exploring real-world moral and ethical dilemmas, we’ll teach you what it means to shine forth.
Travel
MVNU offers a number of fantastic travel and study afar programs designed to broaden your perspective, introduce you to new and exciting domestic and international cultures, and enhance your resume.
Scholarships
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Health and Physical Education facts & figures
Quality
CAEP Accredited
PK-12
Qualifications
4
Years of field experiences
Careers
A Health & Physical Education degree from MVNU will prepare you to teach health, PE, and gym grades K-12 with your dual licensure.
CLASSROOM TEACHERS
Teach PK-12 gym in a classroom or online setting.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Work with public school systems to implement curriculum.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Work in a private school setting and develop learning strategies.
CHARTER SCHOOLS
Try on a charter school for customized curriculum development.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS
Incorporate your faith and learning in the classroom.
MVNU has a strong reputation for putting out qualified, savvy, and caring Education graduates. Employers know that we exceed the number of field hours required for licensure by the state of Ohio — because of that reputation, our grads are always in high demand. The vast majority of them secure jobs not long after, and sometimes even prior to, graduation.
Meet the Faculty
Learn from faculty members who know how to balance theory and practical application for a relevant, empowering, Christ-centered learning experience.
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