Bachelor of Science - Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12
1903 Western Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, USA
58255
Last updated: 16/04/2025
About Bachelor of Science - Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12
Program Description
Our nation and state’s growing focus on the broader notion of wellness has strengthened the preference for careers teaching physical and health education to students. The Michigan State Board of Education has approved new teacher preparation standards for physical and health education. Western Michigan University is the first institution in the state to offer this mandated combined endorsement with dual certification in physical education and health education to teach students in kindergarten through grade 12.
WMU’s PHETE program will prepare you as a pre-service teacher candidate to be certified in both physical education and health education, offered in a 4-year or 5-year degree plan. The overarching goal of this dual-major degree program is to assist you in acquiring the skills, knowledge and real-world experiences to become effective, competent and committed physically- and health-literate professionals in today’s society.
Pre-Professional Pathways
Pre-professional is a category for College of Arts and Sciences students at Western Michigan University who intend to enter a professional school after graduating with their bachelor's degrees. If you plan to enter a health profession or attend law school, WMU's pre-professional pathways offer the guidance, support, academic preparation and field experience you need to be successful. Please let your recruiter know if you are interested in one or multiple pathways. The options are:
- Pre-chiropractic
- Pre-dental
- Pre-forensic science
- Pre-law
- Pre-medicine
- Pre-naturopathic medicine
- Pre-optometry
- Pre-pharmacy
- Pre-physical therapy
- Pre-physician assistant
- Pre-public health
- Pre-veterinary
- Pre-secondary education
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