Physical Education & Health
This dual emphasis prepares you to teach both physical education and health for middle and high school students. At many schools, these roles are combined into one position, giving you the opportunity to help students build healthy habits, understand their bodies, and take care of their overall wellness. As you prepare to teach, you’ll study human development, fitness, and wellness while learning how to guide and mentor students through both physical growth and personal well-being.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Education: Physical Education & Health
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.
Nutrition
Understand the science of nutrition for daily health, sports performance, and special populations. Learn how to plan balanced diets, optimize athletic performance, and evaluate popular food myths through a science-based and faith-integrated perspective.
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.
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
As a P.E. and health teacher, you can inspire students to care for their bodies, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to live healthy, purposeful lives.
Career Opportunities
Use your passion for fitness and health as a:
- P.E. Teacher
- Health 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
