Physical Education

What You’ll Learn

The Physical Education major at UW-Superior prepares students to teach physical education from early childhood to adults, and is based on the seven dimensions of wellness:

• Physical
• Intellectual
• Emotional
• Spiritual
• Career
• Social
• Environmental

The program seeks to serve all students in a caring educational environment which fosters the intellectual growth concerning wellness for life, and develops critical thinking skills, positive attitudes, and personal responsibility toward leading productive and healthy lifestyles. The Health and Human Performance Department’s goal is to develop certified Physical Education teachers who are engaged in their professional endeavors and who are able to impart knowledge and skills to diverse populations in a variety of educational settings.

Degree Possibilities

The Physical Education Major includes the following concentrations:

• Physical Education K-12 teaching licensure
• Exercise Science (non- comprehensive – requires a minor)
• Public Health

K-12 Teaching Licensure

UW-Superior’s Physical Education K-12 licensure program prepares students for teaching physical education at a variety of grade and ability levels, following the teacher certification policies and guidelines established by the UW-Superior Teacher Education Department. The program prepares students for licensure in the state of Wisconsin, which is also accepted by many other states. Many Physical Education students enhance their employment options by completing minors or certificates in Coaching, Health Education or Adaptive Education.

Certification for licensure requires completion of the teacher certification coursework and student teaching.