• 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