Physical Education
Major (BA, BS)

Physical Education at North Park
The opportunity to instill the value of exercise and sport—known to benefit our mental and physical health—has grown increasingly critical as our nation faces mounting public health challenges. You will gain a scientific foundation in human movement and be prepared to become a teacher or coach, providing leadership in educational and recreational settings to help others develop athletic skills and healthy behaviors that will last a lifetime.
You must complete a K–12 education sequence through the School of Education if you wish to teach in elementary or secondary schools.
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Featured course
EXS 1500 – Introduction to Physical Education
An introductory course giving an overview of physical education, including history and principles, and a study of organization, administration, and assessment in physical education, exercise science, and sport. Includes the development of a philosophy of physical education
Alumni careers
- Physical education teacher
- Coach
- High school athletic director
- Park district administrator
- Personal trainer
- Athletic apparel entrepreneur
Contact
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Carlson Tower, fifth floor
5148 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60625
(773) 244-5736
admissions@northpark.edu