Physical Education
It's more important than ever to provide children and adolescents with educational experiences that build physical literacy and promote long term health and wellness. Your passion for physical activity, sports, physical fitness and health can make a positive impact on the quality of life for your students into adulthood.
What to Expect
As a physical education major, you will learn how to teach children the knowledge
and skills needed to move with confidence and competence in a wide variety of physical
activities. You will also learn the strategies needed to foster personal and social
skills that are important to participation in, and enjoyment of, physical activity
for a lifetime.
The physical education program, ranked #1 in the country and #3 in the world in 2016,
includes several semesters of hands on experiences, where you will teach both in schools
and other settings where physical activity can be promoted. The training you receive
at Carolina will prepare you to enter the profession of physical education teaching
as a leader.
Undergraduate Degree
B B.S. in Physical Education
Beyond the core curriculum through the College of Education, the course work for physical education begins with classes in biology, physics, chemistry, anatomy and physiology.
The following courses fulfill the education core for a bachelor's degree in physical education:
- Introduction to the Description and Analysis of Human Movement
- Philosophy and Principles of Physical Education
- Motor Learning in Physical Education
- Teaching Health Related Physical Fitness
- Observational Analysis of Sports Techniques and Tactics
- American Coaching Effectiveness Program
Apply for Undergraduate Admission
Our Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides the most current information on the application process so you can check the requirements based on your current status and find university scholarships.
Graduate Degrees
The College of Education offers two graduate-level programs including a Master of Art in Teaching, intended for students looking for a "second career" in education, a Master of Science in Adapted Physical Education, and a Ph.D. program:
For more information contact the College of Education at coestudy@mailbox.sc.edu, 803-777-6732.
Application information for this degree is available through our Graduate School
For more information contact Ali Brian, Ph.D., CAPE at abrian@sc.edu, 803-777-3101.
Application information for this degree is available through our Graduate School
For more information contact the College of Education at coestudy@mailbox.sc.edu, 803-777-6732.
Application information for this degree is available through our Graduate School
Explore Our Graduate School
The Graduate School administers the application process for all of the university's doctoral, master’s, certificate and dual degree programs. Take a look at what you will need to do before you apply.