- 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