There are two paths for students who are interested in Physical Education Health.
Path 1 is a licensure program within the College of Education. This program is five years and students will go from their BS to MAT.
Path 2 is for students who currently have their US Based Teaching license. This program is for content switchers or for students who want to broaden their knowledge within Physical Education and Health.
The PHETE concentration is a five-year program for undergraduate students interested in pursing teaching licensure. Upon successful completion of the first four years, students earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in kinesiology. The fifth-year MAT degree provides the requisite courses to obtain a VA state teaching license in Physical and Health Education (PK-12).
The M.A. in Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) provides an avenue for currently licensed teachers to receive graduate level training in health and physical education. Candidates will be prepared to pass the PRAXIS II and become an effective teacher within physical and health education K-12 programs.
