Teacher Education: Health & Physical Education concentration
Associate of Arts degree
Transfer program
Physical education may be a vague memory for many, but the physical activity and healthy living practices we learned stayed with us. Start here to ensure healthy and physically active lifestyles are part of the lives of future students.
Garrett College Teacher Education programs are highly committed to providing pre-service teachers with the highest quality education to properly prepare them for the rigors of teaching in the 21st century. By educating teacher candidates in theory, analytical thinking, practical methods, and the latest proven methods, we strive to give candidates the necessary tools to become effective and efficient educational leaders.
Students wanting to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a either a teaching or coaching pathway should consider following this concentration.
Career Opportunities
Garrett's Health & Physical Education concentration prepares you to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a career in any of the following general or specialty fields:
- Physical education teacher
- Physical fitness programming
- Health education
- Coaching
Coursework
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate competency in written and oral communication appropriate to their teacher education focus.
- Students will research, analyze, and evaluate learning theories, strategies, and technology relevant to classroom instruction.
- Students will research and apply current instructional strategies, pedagogical trends, and best practices to curriculum development.
- Students will develop and implement various forms of assessment to monitor and manage student learning.
- Students will develop an in-depth understanding of basic concepts, terminology, and techniques appropriate to their area of study in teacher education.
- Students will differentiate instruction for students of all abilities.
- Students will create lesson plans and develop instructional strategies based on state curriculum and INTASC standards.
Program Highlights
- Small class sizes and dedicated Teacher Education advisor resulting in individualized, personal attention.
- Provides a strong foundation for students to transfer to a four-year institution to continue studies in their desired field of study.
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