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Health and Physical Education, K-12 (BS)

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Shape young minds and inspire healthy lifestyles.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health and Physical Education, K-12 degree program at App State prepares you for teaching careers in physical education and/or health education. The program promotes the development of highly qualified professionals who will advance the fitness, psychomotor, cognitive and affective learning of school-aged children.

Applied learning is a big part of what our future teachers do at App State. All of our teacher education degrees have classroom experience built into them, equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you ready to enter the classroom prepared to enlighten, educate and inspire.

Our teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

  • Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education

  • Beaver College of Health Sciences

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A National Leader in Teacher Education

App State is the nation’s No. 1 school for National Board Certified Teachers. Learn more

A ‘Best College’ for 2025

The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and Southeast for 2025.

Top 3 in innovation, undergraduate teaching

U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top three school for innovation and the high quality of its undergraduate instruction for eight consecutive years.

A ‘Best College’ for value

App State’s quality, affordability and student outcomes place it among the nation’s 2024 best schools for value, according to Money.com.

Learn more about App State’s accolades

Elevate Your Education

Courses

    • Students pursuing this major explore Kinesiology, Community and School Health, Nutrition and Health-Related Fitness and more.
    Program of Study
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Minors

HPE majors select an 18-semester hour Second Academic Concentration in either Sport Science and Coaching or Public Health and complete 24 semester hours of Professional Education coursework, which includes a 12-semester student teaching internship as part of the degree requirements.

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Transferring Credits

Learn about App State’s credit transfer process, and use our Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool to determine how your courses may transfer to App State.

General Education

With courses in history, natural and social sciences and humanities, App State’s General Education Program will reshape your outlook on learning and provide a foundational skill set that will prepare you for any career.

Gen Ed Program Info

Accelerated Master’s

You can begin your graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn your master’s degree in as little as one year.

Accelerated Master’s Info

Careers and Mountaineers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go! Our passionate and engaged alumni become leaders in their communities and chosen professions.

Careers

  • School Physical Education Specialist
  • Health Educator
  • Coach
  • Athletic Director

Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.

Career information resource

App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

  • Faculty Profile: Dr. J. Scott Townsend
    Faculty Profile: Dr. J. Scott Townsend

    “We are a field that considers itself the ultimate in preventative medicine… We literally have the ability to impact almost every child in the nation.”

    - Dr. J. Scott Townsend

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Numerous scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available to help fund your App State education. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.

International Experience

Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more.

State-of-the-art Facilities

Work in state-of-the-art research facilities outfitted with modern equipment. Learn more

Real-world Internships

Gain firsthand experience while earning your degree. Learn more

Find Your Community

Get inspired and get involved by joining App State clubs and organizations, such as the Physical Education Majors Club. Learn more

Honors College

Develop high-level creative thinking and research skills. Learn more

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Byron Towner
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828-262-8560

Beaver College of Health Sciences

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