Physical Education - MidAmerica Nazarene University

Physical Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University is a Campus Bachelor Sport degree that prepares you for a Education career. Many Physical Education majors become P.E. teachers. But physical education isn't confined to gym class. With a background in physical education , you could also become an athletic instructor, a fitness coach or a recreation manager. You could work at a long-term care facility, in a company fitness program or your community recreation center. Whatever you choose, you'll be performing a valuable service: helping your community maintain physical fitness and enhanced health. MNU's Physical Education curriculum focuses on helping students like you develop knowledge in several key areas, including: Teaching models and strategies for physical education Preventing and caring for physical injuries Planning and implementing a physical education program Lifestyle choices for physical , mental, emotional and spiritual health Maintaining compliance with state education standards Coursework includes physical exercise classes such as weight training, aerobic conditioning, aquatics and team sports, along with education-focused courses like first aid/CPR, educational techniques and methods, sport psychology, and physical education for people with developmental disabilities. Why MNU? Faculty members are experts in the field, with experience teaching in public schools. They've been there and know the ropes, so they can give you the tips, training and advice you'll need to become a great educator, too. As a physical education student, you'll benefit from our outstanding, high-tech facilities. The Cook Center is a 70,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art complex for health, wellness and fitness. Amenities include a large basketball arena, two practice gyms, and a fully equipped weight room. Classrooms and a lecture hall are located here, too. The Olathe Medical Center Athletic Training Room offers nearly 2000 square feet of facilities, featuring high-tech equipment like a Swim-Ex Aquatic Therapy Pool and a Kin-Com machine with personalized physical activity regimens. Olathe, Kansas, and surrounding areas are home to excellent school districts, offering an ideal environment for students to fulfill their teaching practicums and gain experience in the classroom, in the gym and on the field. Careers As school districts continue to grow, teachers are always in demand, making education a stable and rewarding profession. Your degree in physical education will prepare you to teach in school districts throughout Kansas. You could work as a P.E. teacher in an elementary school, middle school, or high school. Or, consider some additional career options: Physical Education instructor Athletic director Athletic trainer Fitness consultant Sports coach Recreation manager View more details on MidAmerica Nazarene University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sport courses.