BSc. Physical Education - Sport Pedagogy

The Sport Pedagogy Concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education is offered by the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences at MTSU. The Sports Pedagogy concentration, broadly defined as the delivery of sports and physical activity, offers students the opportunity to work within a wider range of teaching environments (i.e., coaching, officiating, recreation, dance, and fitness). The Sport Pedagogy concentration will serve as an opportunity for those who have movement skills and instructional ambitions to pursue a physical education degree option. This concentration will not lead to teacher certification; however, it may be combined with several options for a minor (e.g., athletic coaching, dance, somatic movement) providing students the expertise to be employed in a wider variety of related fields. If you want a career in which you can enjoy sports and physical activity, and give back to children or youth through teaching or coaching while fulfilling a critical role in helping people achieve a quality level of health, fitness, and skill, MTSU's Physical Education program is right for you.

Career Path

A variety of examples follow: Individuals who enter the teaching field are usually offered the option to coach in most schools or districts. Elementary physical education teacher, Middle school physical education teacher, High school physical education teacher. Fitness/Health Centers; Aerobics instructor, Athletic clubs/center director, Corporate fitness center manager, Fitness trainer, Health or fitness club manager, Personal fitness trainer.