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Department of Health & Physical Education |
A melding of theory with practicality, our program teaches you the skills to effectively plan, implement and evaluate physical education programs for students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.
Strong academics
Rigorous and real-world focused, our program combines the strengths of a Baldwin-Wallace liberal arts foundation with HPE and education coursework. Through our outstanding reputation in teacher education, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and perspectives that will prepare you for licensure and for first and subsequent teaching positions.
- Sample four year schedule for physical education major
- Degree requirements for the physical education major
Accredited
Baldwin-Wallace College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Undergraduate programs in elementary, secondary and all-grades education are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the State of Ohio Department of Education and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.
- Quick Facts about the physical education major
Renovated facilities
The Lou Higgins Center offers expanded and updated workout spaces, classrooms, a state-of-the art athletic training facility, among other amenities.
Career relevant
In addition to becoming a teacher and/or coach, other career options include:
| •athletic director | •fitness instructor/director | •camp counselor/director |
| •recreation director/instructor |
Offered as a major
Affiliated with the Division of Education for licensure in grades K-12.

