A major in physical education prepares students for careers as physical education teachers for children and youth grades prekindergarten through twelve (PreK-12 teaching license). All students interested in physical education will enter Ohio University as a premajor (pre-physical education major code ND8838). Admission into the major is a competitive process requiring the student to formally apply to the major and be accepted, upon completion of the following:
- Must achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Must retake the course if grade is below a C (2.0)
- Must complete all skill and fitness program assessments
- Must demonstrate appropriate levels of professionalism (Assessed throughout the program)