B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education
Teach Healthy Habits with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education
Physical health and exercise are vital components of living a full, happy, and healthy life. As someone who understands this, you may be ready to share your knowledge with the next generation. By pursuing Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Health and Physical Education P-12, you can explore how to teach health and P.E. to students so they can lead active, fulfilling lives.
With our health and physical education B.Ed. degree, you will also be taking steps toward your teaching license. This can help prepare you to enter your career as a health and P.E. teacher upon graduation. Partner with us today so you can start making an impact on young lives.
Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Bachelor of Education program, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
CAEP Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education Degree
Accreditation and Recognition
Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Pursuing one of our Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may also also make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
Hands-On Experience
You will complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete your student teaching in various locations throughout Virginia, and you can also spend a semester studying in Washington, D.C. through our Washington Fellowship.
Faculty Expertise
All of our faculty who oversee licensure courses have real-world K–12 classroom experience and hold current teaching licenses, ensuring relevant and practical guidance throughout your program. They bring helpful knowledge to the classroom to support you in your academic journey.
Technology and Resources
The Educational Technology Lab provides students with access to tools, software, and equipment designed to support and enhance teaching through technology. This way, you can feel more prepared to teach with various updated methods in your future classroom.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education?
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education, you can be prepared with a degree in education and endorsement for Virginia licensure as well as 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching. This degree can help equip you with resources, tools, and knowledge to pursue roles as a P-12 health and physical education teacher.
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education in Physical Education P-12 can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Athletic administrator
- Coach/referee
- Director of sports programs
- Director of youth camps
- Health teacher
- Physical education teacher
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in This B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education?
Throughout your degree, you will study valuable professional skills including oral and written communication, mathematics, and Christian principles. Your major will consist of courses that focus on education, hands-on learning, and physical education.
You will also explore how to properly teach a classroom of students by studying topics like content measurement and evaluation, curriculum fundamentals, and in-class teaching. Through your health and physical education courses, you will study human anatomy, nutrition, drugs in society, and motor learning. You will also explore how to teach a variety of sports, including:
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Soccer
- Tumbling
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
Additional Degree Information
Featured B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education Courses
EDUC 360 – Foundations of Education
EXSC 310 – Physiology of Exercise
PHED 101 – Physical Fitness
PHED 207 – History and Foundations of Physical Education
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Education
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty for This Health and Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree?
A Clear Path to Licensure
Earning your teaching license is an essential step in your journey to becoming an educator. We’re here to support you and help make the process as seamless as possible. Because hands-on experience is both required for licensure and key to building confidence, we offer practicum and student teaching opportunities that place you directly in the classroom.
Guided, Real-World Training
Our School of Education has a dedicated team to oversee your practicum experience and ensure you’re well-prepared for the demands of teaching. You’ll have the opportunity to complete student teaching in a variety of locations across Virginia. You can also spend a semester studying in Washington, D.C., through of our fellowship program. This unique option allows you to live in the heart of the nation’s capital for several weeks.
A Calling to Make a Difference
Today’s classrooms need teachers who are well-prepared, compassionate, and committed to their students’ success. As one of the largest providers of teachers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Liberty is committed to helping you grow into an educator who teaches with integrity and strong Christian values.
We Want to Help You Impact Lives
As an educator, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the lives of children from all walks of life. That’s a significant responsibility — and one we take seriously. Partner with us as you prepare to step into a role where you can make a lasting impact.
Admissions
How Do You Become a B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education Student?
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)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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