Physical Education
Movement matters—and physical education helps students stay active and healthy.
In Corban’s physical education program, you’ll learn how to lead middle and high school students in active lifestyles, physical development, and team-building skills. From kinesiology to classroom management, you’ll be prepared to make PE a fun and transformative part of students’ school experience.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Education: Physical Education
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Coaching Sports: Theory and Practice
Develop the skills to coach with purpose and confidence. Explore the roles, responsibilities, and strategies of effective coaching across age groups. Learn about training methods, player development, team dynamics, and the psychological and physical factors that impact sport participation. Apply your learning through an analysis of a sport of your choice—from practice planning to game-day leadership.
Exercise and Sport Psychology
Examine the mental side of performance. Learn how motivation, leadership, teamwork, and psychological training influence exercise and sport success. Apply these principles to real-life performance and personal growth.
Motor Learning & Development
Understand how movement is learned, developed, and refined across the lifespan. Explore the physiological and psychological processes behind motor skill acquisition and performance. Through hands-on activities, you’ll assess, teach, and enhance functional movement skills—building the tools to support learners and clients at all skill and development levels.
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Examine the structure and function of the human body in this foundational course. Learn about cells, tissues, and key systems—skeletal, muscular, and nervous—through both lecture and lab, preparing you for future studies in healthcare and life sciences.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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100%
of Corban education graduates who pursue a teaching job get one
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720
hours of practical classroom experience
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14
years of K-12 experience on average for each education faculty member
Equip students to move, grow, and thrive as you guide them toward fitness, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits that support both their physical and emotional wellness.
Career Opportunities
With a focus on physical education, you can encourage wellness as a:
- High School P.E. Teacher
- Middle School P.E. Teacher
- Athletic Coach
*according to Oregon Department of Education
Note: Individuals enrolled in this program may be required to pass a criminal background check in order to complete practicum requirements and to pursue professional licensure and career opportunities.
Featured Faculty
Dr. Jen Kleiber
Chair, School of Education & Counseling | Associate Professor of Education
jkleiber@corban.edu(503) 375-7079
