Physical Education and Kinesiology (PEK) program prepares students to teach, motivate, and shape the lives of Pre-K through adult learners in physical education, movement, wellness, and sport-based environments. The primary goal is to ensure our students understand the importance of and have the pedagogical skills to teach individuals to be physically literate or develop the ability to move with competence and confidence in a variety of different environments. Students can focus on physical education teaching certification where they will teach school physical education to individuals from preK-12th grades or students can focus on sport pedagogy and provide physical activity instruction to individuals across the developmental spectrum in commercial settings (i.e., YMCA, indoor and outdoor recreation centers/camps/resorts, fitness centers, campus recreation centers, aquatic centers, etc.). Students graduating in PEK are well prepared to deliver physical education and physical activity to individuals in school and community settings.
Program graduates are physical activity and wellness leaders in their school, communities, and states who promote healthy, active lifestyles for children and adults alike. The undergraduate PEK program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

