Bachelor of Arts in Education in Health & Physical Education

About

The BAE in Health and Physical Education [prek–12 (PE) and 6–12 (Health)] prepares you to enter the world of teaching. When finished, you will be certified/endorsed to teach health and physical education to students in Washington State. In addition to taking content-oriented classes, you’ll take education classes to better understand the methods, theories, and strategies involved in teaching children.

For more information, or to declare your major, contact the Health and Physical Education program director, Dr. Carri Kreider, at ckreider@ewu.edu or 509.359.4707.

Curriculum & Requirements

 


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What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Health and Physical Education Major, Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE)

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This major satisfies the endorsement requirements for prek–12 (PE) and 6–12 (Health).

Major Requirements–while in the Health and Physical Education Program, the student must:

  • attend all 51¸£ÀûÉç Health and Physical Education Majors' meetings;
  • attend an advisor-approved Health/PE conference during the program; 
  • be a member of a Health/PE professional organization (preferred is SHAPE, WA);
  • complete 30 hours of advisor-approved professional development per year;
  • take an average of 15+ credits a quarter for at least 12 quarters:
  • successfully complete the program e-portfolio.

Admission: This Program requires .  

Teaching Endorsement: This degree leads to the Washington State Health & Fitness/PE teaching endorsement (preK-12 PE and 6th-12th Health). Students must also pass the state teaching test (West-E in Health & Fitness) to earn the teaching endorsement. 

Grade Requirements: Students must earn a minimum ≥B- in each required health and physical education course and education core course and earn a minimum cumulative GPA ≥2.8 in all university courses. 

All Health & PE students must complete the required PHED courses, education prerequisites, and education core courses.
Required Health and Physical Education Courses
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING4
MOTOR CONTROL AND LEARNING3
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING3
TEACHING SPORTS2
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES2
WELLNESS AND FITNESS3
ANATOMICAL/MECHANICAL KINESIOLOGY4
TEACHING METHODS IN HEALTH4
GENERAL METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION3
HEALTH IN SCHOOLS4
PE TEACHING STRATEGIES3
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION4
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING SEMINAR1
Required Senior Capstone
CAPSTONE IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION4
Education Core Courses
PEOPLES AND GOVERNANCE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST5
FOUNDATIONS OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT3
FOUNDATIONS OF CLASSROOM COMMUNITY AND CULTURE3
FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING, LEARNING, AND MOTIVATION IN SCHOOL CONTEXTS4
UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION IN THE US3
SECONDARY APPLIED INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT4
PRACTICES OF CLASSROOM COMMUNITY AND CULTURE IN SECONDARY CLASSROOMS4
DESIGNING EQUITABLE LEARNING IN SECONDARY CLASSROOMS4
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS3
FIELD EXPERIENCE 12
FIELD EXPERIENCE 22
FIELD EXPERIENCE 35
FULL-TIME STUDENT TEACHING15
Total Credits101

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits.ÌýIndividual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.ÌýStudents should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet theÌý.

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
555
Humanities & Arts BACR 115 (Humanities & Arts BACR 2)4Natural Science BACR 215
Social Science BACR 115Natural Science BACR 115Elective - minor or general elective5
Ìý15Ìý14Ìý15
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
433
Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective53
Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5 (Diversity - graduation requirement )5
ÌýÌýElective - minor or general elective5
Ìý14Ìý13Ìý16
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
(Social Science BACR 2)434
223
342
33Diversity - graduation requirement15
Elective - minor or general elective4Elective - minor or general elective5Ìý
Ìý16Ìý17Ìý14
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
4 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)415
441
23Ìý
45Ìý
Ìý14Ìý16Ìý16
Total Credits 180
1

University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.Ìý Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

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Students who earn a BAE in Health and Physical Education from 51¸£ÀûÉç should be able to:​​

  • demonstrate the knowledge and application of discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts critical to the development of physically educated individuals;
  • demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate competent movement performance and health enhancing fitness as delineated in the WA State and National K–12 Standards;
  • demonstrate the ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state, and national standards to address the diverse needs of all students;
  • demonstrate the ability to use effective communication and pedagogical skills and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning;
  • demonstrate the ability to utilize assessments and reflection to foster student learning and inform instructional decisions;
  • demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.

Applied Learning Opportunities

  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation: Practice real-world decision-making through simulations, case studies, role playing, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Practicums: Build skills in structured field placements—like classrooms or community organizations—that are required for teacher certification.
  • Volunteerism: Give back to your community while gaining experience, building connections, and seeing how you can apply your classroom knowledge to make an impact in the world.
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New Online Graduate Education Programs

Looking to continue your education? Please contact the School of Education Online Program Coordinator at 509-359-2500 or educgrad@ewu.edu with questions.

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The is a full master’s degree, designed for teachers who do not currently hold a master’s degree and wish to receive an endorsement in Health and Physical Education.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The is a shorter graduate-level program, designed for certificated teachers with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree who wish to receive an endorsement in Health and Physical Education.