Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Health and Physical Education P-12
Teach Healthy Living by Earning Your Health and Physical Education Degree
Physical health and exercise are vital components of living a full, happy, and healthy life. As someone who understands this, you may be ready to share your knowledge with the next generation. By pursuing Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Health and Physical Education P-12, you can learn how to teach health and P.E. to students so they can lead active, robust lives.
With our health and physical education degree, you will also be taking steps towards your teaching license. This will ensure that you can be prepared to enter your career as a health and P.E. teacher upon graduation. Partner with us today so you can start making an impact on young lives.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation.
- Be career-ready upon graduation with your teaching license approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
What Will You Learn?
- Content measurement and evaluation
- Curriculum fundamentals
- Human anatomy
- Motor learning
- Nutrition
- Sports, including basketball, flag football, soccer, tumbling, volleyball, and weightlifting
This program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education. Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
Potential Careers for B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education Graduates
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education, you will be prepared with a well-respected degree in education and endorsement for Virginia licensure as well as 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching. This degree will equip you with all the necessary resources, tools, and knowledge needed to succeed as a P-12 health and physical education teacher.
Facilities and Resources Available to Bachelor of Education Students
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Pursuing one of our Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
- You will complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching before you graduate.
- The Educational Technology Lab provides students with resources, software, and equipment to help promote learning with technology.
- All of our faculty who oversee licensure courses have K-12 experience and a current teaching license.
- You will have the opportunity to do your student teaching in various locations throughout Virginia, including the Washington, D.C., public school system through our Washington Fellowship.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
CAEP
