Understanding the science
of movement

KPletcher assisting student

Encouraging healthy lifestyles

Goshen College physical education majors learn how to help young people and adults turn physical activity into healthy lifestyles. Toward that goal, the physical education department prepares students not only to teach skills, but to understand the science of movement.

Some physical education majors teach others; they promote physical education in various arenas. Courses and hands-on internships prepare GC graduates for careers in teaching, sports management, retail sales, broadcasting, reporting and graduate work.

In addition to gaining knowledge and skills in physical education classes, most physical education majors compete in intramural and intercollegiate sports. At the Roman Gingerich Recreation-Fitness Center, majors have significant opportunities to work in sports information, athletic training, leading intramurals and as staff at the control desk.

Helping others

Helping others develop their physical skills is one of the most rewarding physical education possibility. At GC, a teaching major prepares you to take the necessary tests for certification to teach grades 5-12 or K-12.

The major includes classes in human movement understanding: science, history, psychology, philosophy, administrative courses, sports skills and teaching instruction.
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