Physical Education, BS - Elementary-Secondary Certification K–12 Option

University of Central Missouri

Develop leadership skills while helping generations of young people form empowering fitness habits. A bachelor’s degree in K–12 Physical Education from the University of Central Missouri empowers you with the knowledge, skills and outlook to build quality physical education programs at both the elementary and secondary levels.The best physical education degrees train you to educate through engagement. By learning culturally responsive teaching practices at UCM, you’ll be able to meet students where they are. Teaching physical education requires empathy as much as skilled fitness instruction.As a physical education teacher, it will be important for you to connect with students who have a wide variety of abilities and backgrounds. Whether it’s through the practice of yoga or teaching basketball moves for wheelchair users, UCM’s bachelor’s degree in Physical Education program will give you the tools to foster a love of movement in all your students.

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