The Health and Physical Education Concentration program of study prepares students as health and physical educators. Students may prepare as candidates for North Carolina K-12 licensure; see specific requirements in the teacher education section of this catalogue. In addition to the core curriculum of 38 credit hours, the student will complete 21-28 credit hours, including skill acquisition, physical education methods, and professional education classes. Additional coursework is required to obtain licensure.
Core Courses
Required Courses for HPE Concentration
Prior to graduation, students must show valid proof of First Aid/CPR certification
Additional Professional Education Requirements
For students pursuing K-12 Health and Physical Education licensure
EDU-460 and EDU-490 (included in the health and physical education concentration above) must be taken along with the following classes.
*See the Education department listing for information.