Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Physical Education Major If you love sports, there is a major at ABAC that might be perfect for you. Physical Education’s primary focus is the study of human movement in physical activity. Majors must like to work with people, be adequately skilled in physical activities, have a commitment to fitness and be interested in the physical, biological and social sciences. What Can You Do With This Major? Professions in Physical Education include but are not limited to the following: Sport/Fitness Management             Professional Coach Athletics Coach Physical Education Teacher Personal Trainer Athletic Director Fitness Center Management Recreation Administration What Courses Do Physical Education Majors Take At ABAC? Students in this major take the required core curriculum as well as two classes in Anatomy and Physiology and three Education courses. In addition, all majors are required to enroll in Field Experience where they shadow an instructor in one of the activity classes. All Physical Education majors are encouraged to take as many activity classes as possible to expand their knowledge and make them more versatile. For more info about ABAC’s Physical Education program, contact the Department Head, Amy Warren at 229-391-5093 or e-mail awarren@abac.edu.

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