Palm Beach Atlantic University

Physical Education: Grades K-12

The mission of the Department of Education is to prepare highly competent pre-service elementary, secondary, and all-level teachers for diverse classrooms through academic and clinical experiences. A major in Physical Education: Grades K-12 will prepare you to teach physical education, wellness and fitness in primary, elementary or secondary schools.

Your Classes & Courses

• Physical Education: Grades K-12 

Your Experience
At PBA, you'll:

• Enjoy a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• Have available a wide range of teacher preparation programs: kindergarten, elementary school or high school
• Receive preparation in a private university in a Christian environment
• Be a part of the successful history of job placement of graduates
• Have access to outstanding faculty
• Be a part of PBA's prestigious reputation in the local public and private school systems

Your Faculty

You’ll learn from professors who have received several top awards for teaching and who have real-world experience teaching at all grade levels as well as at other universities. One professor is a certified trainer through Polar Electro, Inc., and has conducted numerous training programs for the company. Another has provided strength and conditioning services to The Bahamas’ national
basketball program and Davis Cup tennis teams.
 

Your Opportunities

You benefit from PBA's partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, the City of West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation Department and various religious and private schools in the area.

You’ll also have internship opportunities at a variety of locations, both on campus and off campus, including:

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  PBA’s athletic department
• PBA’s Fitness Center
• PGA National Racquet and Spa
• YMCA of the Palm Beaches
• Cardinal Newman athletic department

Your program will also address the Sunshine State Standards, the Accomplished Practices, and the Florida Education Standards Commission's Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct and its ramifications, which leads to first-rate employment opportunities for you after graduation.