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You can prepare to become an exemplary health and physical education teacher who promotes physically active and healthy lifestyles in Wright State’s health and physical education program. Wright State is one of the few programs in Ohio to offer a license in both health and physical education within a four-year undergraduate program. The program is built upon three key principles—preparation, involvement, and excellence.
Wright State University’s programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, fully approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, and meet the requirements for the Ohio Department of Education 4 Year Resident Educator teaching license. Successful completion of the B.S.Ed. in health and physical education meets the educational requirements for the Resident Educator Multi-Age License in Health Education and Physical Education in Ohio as regulated by the Ohio Department of Education. Licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state, and we have not determined if this program meets educational requirements outside of Ohio. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding that state’s licensure or certification requirements. You will benefit from relevant and up-to-date training, such as Youth Mental Health First Aid Training and other professional development opportunities in accordance with Ohio’s Strategic Plan for Education focused on the whole child.
Your innovative courses will help you develop the knowledge and skill of teaching health and physical education. Prepare to implement curriculum aligned with state standards and assessments in both health and physical education. Practice your craft in a series of progressive field experiences culminating in a semester student teaching experience in health and physical education. Gain additional experience with P-12 students in courses throughout the program. Earn certifications in National Archery in the Schools Program and the Physical Best fitness curriculum by taking unique courses in Adventure Education and Teaching Fitness in Physical Education.
Be part of a program that believes strongly in campus, school, professional, and community involvement and prepare to be part of the next generation of health and physical educators who will be key to achieving the goal of a healthy and physically active Ohio.
Faculty serve as leaders in state and national organizations and are advocates for initiatives that will improve the quality of health and physical education in Ohio.
Contact Information
Kevin Lorson, Ph.D.
309 Nutter Center
937-775-3258
kevin.lorson@wright.edu
Demand for teachers is high, with many parts of the state and nation currently unable to hire as many teachers as they need. Areas with the highest need include special education (intervention specialist), math, science, world language, and teaching English as a second language (TESOL). Hiring for teachers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 512,900 new teaching jobs are projected to be added from 2018 to 2028 (bls.gov).
Teaching is unique in that it provides you an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students, carry out your passion for your content area, and advocate for issues related to education. There are also plenty of opportunities to move up and through the education field, including becoming a lead teacher, administrator, school counselor, or further your specialties through endorsements and certificates. You may take an opportunity to move your career to advocacy, government agencies, or higher education.
The College of Health, Education, and Human Services has provided a dedicated career consultant to assist you in connecting your major to a career. The career consultant focuses on staying up to date on career trends in education, kinesiology and health, leadership, and human services. Our assigned career consultant is an extension of services offered through Wright State’s Career Services.
View the health and physical education program profile for sample occupations, average salary, and employment projections.
Extensive real-life experience and practice in P-12 schools is the heart of Wright State’s teacher preparation programs. As an education major, you will benefit from the highest quality instruction interwoven with clinical practice throughout your program. Working in close partnership with nine local school districts and many other schools in the region, our programs provide you with the following advantages:
OAHPERD Memorial Scholarship Award
SHAPE America/AAHPERD Major of the Year
Kevin Lorson
View the Bachelor of Science in Education in Health and Physical Education program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.
Academic Advising
For general questions, admission information, licensure information, and transcript evaluation contact an academic advisor in the CHEH Academic Advising Office.
Be aware that WHEN you took the test is an important factor in determining whether your score meets the minimum criteria for admission, due to revisions that have occurred over time in the ACT, SAT, and Praxis tests. Acceptable Test Scores for Admission to Teacher Education Programs (PDF)
**Due to accreditation requirement changes, admissions requirements are subject to change. Students should continue to check for updates, and work with their advisors to be informed of upcoming changes.
Apply to the University. You will be admitted as a pre-major until you meet the criteria for acceptance into the major.
Submit the Program Application
New cohorts begin in fall only. Applications are due January 15 to begin the following fall semester.
Submit the following to bethany.delong@wright.edu
Successfully complete an interview with program directors.
If your reading, writing, or math ACT/SAT scores do not meet the minimum scores listed above, complete the appropriate ETS Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test.
Applicants have until June 1 to submit final test scores to meet admission criteria.
You have the option to appeal one or more admission requirements or an admission decision through our Educator Preparation Appeal Process.
If also completing your HPR 3100 field placement, complete your field placement application via Pilot. View detailed application instructions.
Deadline: January 15
Complete a FBI and BCI Background Check and request a copy for your records.
Attend a field experience orientation session provided by OPFE staff. Session information will be sent out via Wright State email and will also be posted on the OPFE website.
HPE candidates are required to pass specific Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) tests before they are allowed to begin their student teaching experience. Information on the tests and preparation materials can be found on the OAE website.
Need a professional development workshop? We can provide sessions on the following topics:
Contact kevin.lorson@wright.edu for additional information about professional development.
Finding the right college means finding the right fit. See all that the College of Health, Education, and Human Services has to offer by visiting campus.