Thank you for visiting the WKU Physical Education website. We are in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport and offer undergraduate students a Bachelor of Science degree with two concentration options and a minor:

The Physical Education Teacher Educationprogram (PETE) at WKU prepares students for a considerable number of occupations and professions. One of the most frequently mentioned is teaching from K-12. There is, however, a wide variety of other areas open to students of physical education: corporate wellness, fitness and wellness instructors, activity directors and a host of others PE teaching focused occupations in the business community. Those students who complete the teacher certification process will be eligible to be recommended for a teaching endorsement in the State of Kentucky.

The Physical Education Movement Studies program at WKU prepares students for a considerable number of occupations and professions. A wide variety of areas open to students in physical education: corporate wellness, fitness and wellness instructors, activity directors and a host of other occupations in the business community.