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Physical Education

Bachelor’s
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Study physical education at NGU and help others live life to the fullest.

520
Field Experience Hours
Gain 420 hours of field experience in classrooms and 100 prior to teaching. Real teaching with real students. Because practice makes perfect, after all!
28
Miles of Exercise
Prisma Health’s ‘Swamp Rabbit Trail’ connects the Blue Ridge Mountains to the city of Greenville and beyond. That’s 28 miles (and counting!) of walking, running, and biking trails. And it all starts less than 15 minutes from NGU.
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For Lowest Debt Burden
All of NGU’s physical education graduates are officially certified to teach in K-12 schools throughout South Carolina and beyond.

Train Yourself to Train Others

Prepare to inspire others through a career in physical education. NGU will prepare you to be a PE teacher at all grade levels and settings, an athletic director, fitness instructor, coach, program director, and more.

God created life to thrive – for every person, every day. And yet, sometimes, we all need a little motivation. Study physical education at NGU and inspire others to thrive. 

What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education?

A degree in physical education will prepare you for careers in teaching physical education in elementary, middle, and high school settings.

With this degree, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to develop and implement physical education curricula, promote active and healthy lifestyles, and foster the physical and mental well-being of your students.

PreK-12 Physical Education Teacher (public and private)

Interscholastic Coach

Physical Activity Instructor

Experience Learning While Staying Active

Teach What You Practice

By your senior year, teach one full semester of physical education in a South Carolina public school setting. Consider it your “warm-up” before beginning your professional career. 

Fields, Courts, and Stadiums – AKA, Your New Classrooms

Enjoy NGU athletics up close and personal as you work a minimum of eight official NGU athletic events. Gain practical skills, like emergency management, through hands-on experience. 

Physical Education beside Experienced & Faithful Servants
Paul Thompson, Jr., PhD
Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences
Ken Baker, PhD
Professor, Physical Education
Mark Bjornsen, PhD
Assistant Professor, Physical Education

Have questions about the Physical Education program?

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Mark Bjornsen, PhD

Assistant Professor, Physical Education
864.977.7184 mbjornsen@ngu.edu

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