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.
