Why physical education?

Professional Licensure

This program was intentionally designed to lead to licensure or certification in the state of Arizona. For information regarding how the curricular requirements for this degree program align to licensure or certification requirements in other states, see https://nau.edu/compliance-and-authorization/professional-licensure-by-state/.

Bachelor of Science in Education: Physical Education

Northern Arizona University Physical Education Teacher Education mission and vision

• Developing educational leaders who create tomorrow's opportunities.
• Developing competent and committed professionals who will make positive differences for children, young adults, and others in schools.

The NAU Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program prepares students to become competent and effective PreK-12 physical education instructors. Further, our PETE students graduate from the program prepared to make a positive and lasting impact on student lives. Physical Education majors at NAU are given the opportunity to have rich, hands-on field experiences interacting with children in the surrounding PreK-12 schools starting the first year in the program. These experiences continue throughout the entire program, culminating with a practicum-based class which is largely spent implementing the teaching skills learned throughout the PETE program in the elementary, middle, and high schools. Students will then go on to have a robust 16-week student teaching experience. The NAU PETE Program is the only nationally recognized physical education program in the state of Arizona aligned with the Shape America National Standards.

AZ Certification Exam links:

Professional Knowledge Exam - Elementary or Professional Knowledge Exam - Secondary and PE Exam for AZ Certification students