Get in the Game
Warner’s Physical Education major will get you ready to be a great PE teacher. You will develop teaching skills while learning the ins and outs of fitness. This major meets the requirements for teacher certification in Florida. You will be ready to teach the next generation with Warner’s Physical Education major.
Integrative Learning
Warner’s campus is full of student athletes. That means you can get hands-on experience by jumping in on game days, practices and other training sessions for a variety of sports.
Learn From the Best
At Warner, your professors will be experts in their field. In this program you can learn from our head trainer who holds numerous certifications from Certified RockTape provider to being EMT certified.
Hands on Experience
All education majors are required to intern at one of our local schools when they are an upperclassman. You will learn how to teach physical education by diving in!
What Can I do With This Degree?
- Physical Education
Introduce students to the world of fitness and sports at any grade level. - Strength and Conditioning Coach
Guide athletes towards success through training and conditioning plans. - Physical Therapist
Help athletes maintain physical health and recover from injuries. - Exercise/Nutrition Consultant
Create diets and nutrition plans for athletes. - Personal Trainer
Assist clients in reaching their health goals through workouts and dieting. - Sports Psychology
Study how mental health affects an athlete’s performance. - Sports Medicine
Develop medicine and equipment to promote health in sports.
“My experience in the Physical Education major was amazing because it was presented in a well-rounded manner that I believe provided exactly what I needed for the field. I have definitely used what I have learned as a current teacher for various subjects because of the central focus on how to deal with and best serve students as an effective educator. This major has shaped me to understand both aspects of education and sports and how I can connect with students. Overall, my experience in this field was fun as I got to learn about coaching techniques for various sports and how to establish an effective learning environment for students in an engaging manner.”
Maxely
Physical Education, Class of 2024
Sample Courses
Life-Span Development
Department Faculty
Dr. Laurie Boulden
Niki Chitwood
Trevor Hall
Dr. Lori Hutto
Dr. Jonathan Lenarz
Dr. Jackie Swale
