
Physical Education

What do we offer?
Thank you for visiting the WKU Physical Education website.
We are in the School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport and offer a Bachelor of Science degree with three concentrations: Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE), Physical Education Health Education (HETE), and Physical Education Movement Studies (PEMS). We also offer a minor and certificate in Athletic Coaching.
Career Opportunities
We prepare students for many occupations and professions. One of the most frequently
pursued is teaching in K-12. However, many other options exist such as: corporate
wellness, fitness, wellness instructors, activity directors, occpational therapy (provided
you meet the prerequisites), and a host of other PE and Health teaching focused occupations
in the business community. Students who complete the teacher certification process
will be eligible to be recommended for a teaching endorsement in the State of Kentucky.

Contact Us
We want to hear from you.
We want to hear from you.
- (270) 745-6038
- keri.esslinger@wku.edu
- Smith Stadium East
1906 College Heights Blvd., #11089
Bowling Green, KY 4210 - PhysicalWku
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