Ohio Wesleyan University | Admission | Your Major | The Social Sciences: Physical Education

The Social Sciences: Physical Education

P HYSICAL EDUCATION is a broad and expanding field. The major allows you to begin preparing for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness, sports psychology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, health education, athletics administration, sport management, adaptive physical education, health-related occupations, recreation—or many other movement-related fields. Combining physical education with the liberal arts makes you a better collaborator and communicator and an effective problem solver, ready to work—and lead—in a variety of meaningful and interesting occupations.

Major: Physical Education with Concentration in:

General Physical Education
Teacher Education
Sports Science
Sport Management

Minors: Physical Education/Coaching and Sports Sciences

Beyond-the-classroom opportunities: Independent study, directed readings, research, internships and apprenticeships. Student board.

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