PHYSICAL EDUCATION – TEACHER EDUCATION P-12

The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at the University of North Alabama offers a program in physical education – teacher education leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and qualification for recommendation for the Alabama Class B Professional Certification at the P-12 level in Physical Education. The degree program consists of 136 semester hours.

Career opportunities may include employment in the following areas:

  • Teaching in public schools P-12
  • Teaching in private schools
  • Teaching in Boys and Girls Clubs
  • Teaching in after-school programs
  • Coaching in public and private schools
  • Coaching in recreational sport programs
  • Sport writing
  • Teaching experiences in community settings (YMCA/YWCA, summer camps, church life centers)
  • Personal fitness trainer
  • Strength and conditioning coach

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For additional information contact the:

Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
University of North Alabama
UNA Box 5073
Florence, AL 35632-0001

Phone: 256/765-4377
Fax: 256/765-4858