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)
• Physical Education Movement Studies (PEMS)

We also offer a minor and certificate in Athletic Coaching.

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
• school and community-based programs
• other PE and Health teaching focused occupations

Students who complete the teacher certification process will be eligible to be recommended for a teaching endorsement in the State of Kentucky.

 

• (270) 745-6038
• keri.esslinger@wku.edu
• Smith Stadium East
  1906 College Heights Blvd., #11089
  Bowling Green, KY 4210
• PhysicalWku
• wkupe