• Physical Education majors from Grand Valley State University receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with the emphasis of their choice, including:
  • K-12 professional instruction emphasis
  • Sport leadership emphasis
  • In addition to a 12-credit certificate in Sport Coaching (available to degree-seeking students), secondary level teachable minors are also available in physical education and school health education.
  • Coursework
  • The goal of the core curriculum is to provide students with a broad theoretical and conceptual foundation. The curriculum is designed to encourage the examination of the philosophical, historical, psycho-social, scientific, ethical, and legal constructs of the profession.
  • Career Options
  • Career opportunities include positions as:
  • Camp directors
  • Coaches
  • Consultants
  • Physical & school health educators
  • Recreational leaders
  • Sport administrators
  • Youth sport activity leaders