A professional preparation curriculum is provided for students who wish to be licensed to teach physical education in grades: K-6 (Elementary), 7-12 (Secondary) or K-12 and health education in grades 7-12 (Secondary). This program is for future professionals who are concerned with the acquisition and transmission of knowledge that contributes to the growth, development, health, fitness and wellness, and lifelong physical activity and motor performance of all individuals. The student who majors in this program of study must demonstrate competence in motor skills and achieve and maintain health-related fitness, and comprehensive knowledge relative to content in health and physical education as well as effective teaching strategies, National and state standards, diversity issues, assessment, and accountability. While this program can lead to teacher licensure, before you can pursue courses for the Licensure Track, you must be admitted into the Licensure Track.