Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physical Education and Health – Non-Licensure
Promote a Healthy, Physically Active, and Christ-Centered Lifestyle in Today’s Youth
Are you interested in leading youth to foster a lifetime of being physically, mentally, and spiritually fit? Our Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health degree prepares graduates to become competent, problem-solving, and innovative professionals. With our degree, you will be equipped to design, deliver, and assess health and physical education instruction for grades Pre-K through 12.
At Liberty, our desire is to provide you with a college experience that is spiritually, academically, and socially fulfilling. You’ll learn from experienced professionals and enjoy the active spiritual and social aspects of our campus, all while pursuing a degree that will help you enter the field of physical education and health. Your professors have real-life experience in the field and are in the classroom and lab with you, teaching and guiding you throughout your coursework.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- The professors who’ll be teaching you have years of real-life experience and doctoral degrees in related fields.
- Upon completion of this program, you’ll have hours of hands-on experience from labs.
What Will You Learn?
- A variety of sport and motor learning development techniques and methods as well as appropriate teaching techniques and skill competencies
- Coaching skills that will be useful for both school programs and other extra-curricular sporting events
- How drug abuse affects individuals and society as a whole
- How to create dynamic physical education and health programs in your school or organization
- The fundamental skills, relevant strategies, and applicable rules of the major sports and physical activities
- The history of curricular programs and current issues in physical education
Career Options with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health
- Athletic administrator
- Coach/referee
- Director of youth camps/sports programs
- Health education teacher
- Physical education teacher
Please note that some opportunities in this field will require licensure or additional training.
Resources and Practical Experience Available for Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Health Students
- Our Human Performance Lab, Motion Analysis Lab, Functional Assessment Labs, and Standardized Patient Assessment Labs will ensure you are on the cutting edge of technological experience and knowledge in your field.
- Each of your professors have real-life experience in exercise science and a doctoral degree in a related field, allowing you to learn from the best.
- There are opportunities to be involved in research projects with faculty as an undergraduate student. These opportunities can build your credentials for the field.
- Build your networking opportunities and experience by joining any of our over 100 student-led clubs.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
CAATE
