With a growing national focus on physical health, fitness, and wellbeing, Vermont State’s Physical Education B.S. will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in the field. Our concentrations in Health and Physical Activity Promotion and Teaching PreK-12 Physical Education will give you the opportunity to develop your passion and become a leader.
In our physical education major you’ll start building skills in your first year with hands-on experiences. Our small classes and individual attention from faculty will support you as you develop problem-solving and professional dispositions you’ll need to excel. You’ll graduate confident about motivating others to live healthy, active lives — and you’ll be ready to succeed in a range of physical education jobs.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That’s why we’re committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Physical Education, B.S.
$10,344 Full Time Annual
$431 /credit
$20,688 Full Time Annual
$862 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
$1,608 Full Time Annual
$67 /credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing
$8,104 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,244 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Introduction to Health and Physical Activity Promotion
3 cr
PED 1610
Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance
2 cr
PED 2010
Swimming
1 cr
GED XXXX
Mathematics general education course
3 cr
PED XXXX
Program Activity course
1 cr
Spring
ENG 1070
Effective Speaking
3 cr
PED 2025
Teaching Rhythms and Dance
2 cr
PED 2420
Foundations of Teaching Health and Physical Education
3 cr
GED XXXX
Humanistic Perspective general education course
3 cr
Select one:
PSY 2070
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
3 cr
PSY 2265
Child and Adolescent Development
3 cr
Fall
BIO 2011
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
4 cr
CNX 2020
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
3 cr
PED 1212
Adventure Education - Low Elements
1 cr
PED 2310
Technology for Health and Physical Education
3 cr
PED 2320
Motor Learning
3 cr
PED XXXX
Program Activity course
1 cr
Spring
AHS 2150
Designs for Fitness
3 cr
BIO 2012
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4 cr
PED 3410
Curriculum & Instruction in Physical Education
3 cr
GED XXXX
Arts and Aesthetics general education course
3 cr
GED XXXX
Social Science general education course
3 cr
Fall
PED 2160
Emergency Care and Personal Safety
3 cr
PED 3220
Teaching Net and Racquet Sports
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
CNX 3010
Culminating Connections Seminar 3
1 cr
PED 3110
Adapted Physical Education
3 cr
PED 3055
Teaching Fitness and Wellness
2 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Fall
PED 3320
Teaching Team Motor Skills
3 cr
PED 4030
Organization and Administration of Physical Education
1 cr
XSC 3150
Physiology of Exercise
4 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course 2 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
Spring
PED 3135
Teaching Individual Sport Skills
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Degree Map (Sample) - BS.PED.ESE
Fall
CNX 1010
Connections Seminar 1
1 cr
ENG 1061
English Composition
3 cr
PED 1015
Introduction to Health and Physical Activity Promotion
3 cr
PED 1610
Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance
2 cr
PED 2010
Swimming
1 cr
GED XXXX
Mathematics general education course
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
1-3 cr
Spring
ENG 1070
Effective Speaking
3 cr
PED 2025
Teaching Rhythms and Dance
2 cr
PED 2420
Foundations of Teaching Health and Physical Education
3 cr
GED XXXX
Humanistic Perspective general education course
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
1-3 cr
Select one:
PSY 2070
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
3 cr
PSY 2265
Child and Adolescent Development
3 cr
Fall
BIO 2011
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
4 cr
CNX 2020
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
3 cr
PED 1212
Adventure Education - Low Elements
1 cr
PED 2310
Technology for Health and Physical Education
3 cr
PED 2320
Motor Learning
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
1-3 cr
Spring
AHS 2150
Designs for Fitness
3 cr
BIO 2012
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4 cr
PED 3410
Curriculum & Instruction in Physical Education
3 cr
GED XXXX
Arts and Aesthetics general education course
3 cr
GED XXXX
General education elective
3 cr
Fall
CNX 3010
Culminating Connections Seminar 3
1 cr
PED 2160
Emergency Care and Personal Safety
3 cr
PED 3220
Teaching Net and Racquet Sports
3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
1-3 cr
Spring
PED 3055
Teaching Fitness and Wellness
2 cr
PED 3135
Teaching Individual Sport Skills
3 cr
PED 4140
Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
4 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
Select one:
PED 3110
Adapted Physical Education
3 cr
XSC 3150
Physiology of Exercise
4 cr
Select one:
PED 3110
Adapted Physical Education
3 cr
XSC 3150
Physiology of Exercise
4 cr
Fall
PED 3320
Teaching Team Motor Skills
3 cr
PED 4030
Organization and Administration of Physical Education
1 cr
PED 4070
Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
4 cr
PED 4171
Pre-Practicum Seminar in Health & Physical Education
1 cr
GED XXXX
General education course 3 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective or minor course
3 cr
Spring
PED 4720
Seminar in Teaching Physical Education
1 cr
PED 4871
Directed Student Teaching in Physical Education - Elementary
6 cr
PED 4872
Directed Student Teaching in Physical Education - Secondary
6 cr
Why Study Physical Education at Vermont State?
A Practical Education: You’ll start applying your skills in real-life environments early on in schools and other community settings. That’s the best preparation for a physical education teacher job and other health and wellness careers.
Rewarding Career Tracks: You’ll choose a concentration in Health and Physical Activity Promotion or Teaching PreK-12 Education. Both tracks offer options for professional development and networking to help you succeed.
Minors Available: If you pursue one of our Physical Education minors in Adventure Education or Coaching, you can broaden your skillset and potentially open up more career possibilities.
A Solid Future: Our program has an impressive track record of graduates who’ve had great success in diverse professional opportunities: teaching, directing summer camps, coaching, public health, physical therapy, nutrition, and many others.
What You’ll Learn
In Vermont State’s Physical Education program, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to stand out in your career as a forward-thinking leader. You’ll spend a lot of time applying your skills in the environments you’ll work in after you graduate:
Teacher Track: After at least 80 hours of field experience, you can apply for physical education initial licensure for grades Pre-k through 12. You can also enroll in the health education licensure program for dual endorsement in teaching both school health and physical education.
Health and Physical Activity: You’ll gain experience coaching or volunteering with our community partners in your first year. You’ll also have opportunities to boost your skills in individual and team sports and other activities.
In addition to many professional development opportunities our faculty organizes, you’ll build a strong network with graduates of our program at state, regional, and national conferences. You also can strengthen your leadership skills by sponsoring community events with groups including Vermont Special Olympics and the Society for Health and Physical Education (SHAPE-VT.)
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