Physical Education All-Grade Degree (BS) | Indiana State University

Why Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education All-Grade at Indiana State?

Earning a degree in physical education all-grade from Indiana State will equip you with the knowledge and skills to educate students in health and physical fitness, inspiring them to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle throughout their lives.

Educate and Coach Today’s Youth

As a Physical Education All-Grade major at Indiana State, you will apply the theoretical knowledge of physical fitness to multiple areas of study including:

Fitness, net sports, team sports, and dance
Human growth and motor development
Social behavioral aspects of physical education
Teaching theory and methods

You will become knowledgeable about pedagogy, physiology, biomechanics, and sports activity. And you will work with local students in all grade levels -- high school, middle school, and elementary school.

You will also participate in social activities, such as intramural sports, and volunteer as a coach, instructor, and mentor at community centers, sports centers, the Boys and Girls Club, the Family Y, and after-school programs at local school corporations. The program concludes with a semester-long student teaching experience.

Learn from Our Excellent Faculty

Indiana State's instructors are nationally recognized for their expertise in teacher education. They guide students during field experience trips, supervise student teaching experiences, and provide resources for other hands-on learning activities. You will have the opportunity to work, teach, and collaborate alongside your faculty. Our small class sizes enable individualized instruction and mentorship from your professors.

Get Active at Our Student Recreation Center

We encourage all students to exercise and participate in activities at our Student Recreation Center [SRC]. For students pursuing a degree in physical education all-grade, the 109,450-square-foot facility will become like a second home.

The SRC has a number of popular features including:

Cycling room, for instructor-led classes
Fitness center with cardio and strength-training equipment
Multi-Activity Court [MAC] designed for indoor soccer, floor hockey, and other activities
Multi-purpose activity studios, for aerobics, martial arts, and fitness classes
Natatorium with lap pool, leisure pool, 22-person spa, and sauna.
Three-court gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and pickleball
Wet classroom for aquatic programs, such as lifeguarding and special programs

You can become involved in Campus Recreation’s intramural sports programs as an athlete or coach to further prepare for your future career as a physical education teacher.

What You'll Learn in the Physical Education All-Grade Program

The Physical Education All-Grade major provides a solid foundation in physical education for all grade levels – high school, middle school, and elementary. You will combine theoretical coursework with practical training and qualify to sit for the physical education all-grade teaching licensure. You can complete our physical education all-grade bachelor’s degree in four years of full-time study.

Your program will conclude with a semester-long student teaching experience, which may be completed in a high school, middle school, or elementary school setting.

Transfer Credit

Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per Indiana State's transfer guidelines.

Transfer Guidelines

Career Possibilities for Physical Education All-Grade Majors

Our graduates are qualified to take the State of Indiana licensing exam for teaching physical education in P-12. Our graduates make a lasting impact at schools across Indiana and the nation in areas of physical education teaching, exercise science, fitness, and coaching.

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Understanding Her Students

Physical Education All-Grade alumna Ripley Oblinger-Hammond, ’20, loved learning about her students during her student teaching experience. She learned more about building healthy relationships, organizational skills, and teaching students of all backgrounds.

Read how Oblinger-Hammond has made a difference for students.