Students who study health education will learn fundamental health, exercise, and teaching strategies to become certified teachers of K-12 health.
Augustana University will offer a major in strength & conditioning beginning in the fall. Based within the School of Health Professions, the program is set to be the first in South Dakota accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE).
Graduates are highly sought after to fill K-12 health teaching positions, and other career opportunities, including athletic coach, sports and recreation manager and camp director.
Practicum, student teaching and service learning opportunities include:
Physical education students study away in:
Students take a combination of exercise science, health, education and biology courses to gain a broad understanding of both the human body and teaching methods. Health education students will be listed as a double major in K-12 education.
Students can complement their studies with a minor in coaching.
Physical education students often participate in: