Physical Education, B.S.P.E.
College of Education
Your passion for physical activity, sports, physical fitness and health can make a positive impact on the quality of life for students in the K-12 school system all the way into their adulthood.
Gain the skills and knowledge every beginning physical education teacher needs to provide optimal learning for children and adolescents. Learn how to promote lifelong participation in, and enjoyment of, health-enhancing physical activities across all members of a school community.
Program Highlights
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Award Winning
Our physical education faculty are national fellows, leaders in the their field and renowned for their innovative research.
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Valuable Experiences
Learn along with your classmates while creating lesson plans and gaining real experience in settings beyond the classroom.
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Making a Difference
Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you'll help young people build physical skills and long-term health and wellness goals.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
Leadership
Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
Responsibility
Being accountable for one's actions and decisions and fulfilling obligations and duties
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Teamwork
Working collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal or objective
Problem Solving
Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
Time Management
Prioritizing tasks, setting goals and utilizing strategies to optimize productivity and meet deadlines
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Physical Education Teacher
- Coach
Job Titles of Alumni
- Physical Education Teacher
- Head Volleyball Coach
- Head Athletic Trainer
- PRN Athletic Trainer
- Certified Athletic Trainer
Workplace Settings
- Education
Employers of Alumni
- Richland School District One
- Greenville County Schools
- Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
- KIPP Atlanta Collegiate
- One Punch Fitness
- Berkeley County School District