Physical Education/Health Education Program Highlights
Students in Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Physical Education/Health Education program gain extensive field experience beginning as early as their freshman year, giving them opportunities to work directly in PK-12 school environments while developing practical teaching skills. Through classroom placements, lesson planning, and coaching experiences, students learn how to lead engaging health and physical education activities while building connections with local educators and schools. The program’s emphasis on real-world experience helps graduates enter the workforce with confidence and a strong professional résumé.
Faith is woven into every aspect of the Health & Physical Education program at MVNU. Courses encourage students to connect Christian values with wellness, leadership, and service while exploring ethical and real-world challenges through a biblical perspective. Prayer, scripture, and Christ-centered mentorship help students grow spiritually as they prepare to positively impact future students both inside and outside the classroom.
Our travel and study-afar programs let you grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures. Through serving in communities across the U.S. or abroad, you’ll deepen your compassion, explore your callings, and gain meaningful experience for your résumé.
Why Choose MVNU
A Bachelor of Arts in Health & Physical Education from MVNU prepares students for dual licensure in both health and physical education for PK-12 classrooms in Ohio. Students can expect a balanced combination of education coursework, teaching methods, physical wellness instruction, and field experiences designed to prepare them for careers in public, private, charter, and religious schools. With small class sizes, supportive faculty, and a CAEP-accredited education program, graduates leave prepared to lead classrooms, promote lifelong wellness, and make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.
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Meet Our Education Faculty
Professors in the Education Department at MVNU are knowledgeable and experienced educators who actively engage with students throughout their academic journey and classroom preparation. Faculty members bring valuable experience from real educational settings and remain connected to current practices and developments in the field of education to help students grow into effective, compassionate teachers.
Hands-On Learning in the Campus Preschool
Gain real-world classroom experience by working directly with children in MVNU’s on-campus preschool setting.
Students in MVNU’s Education Department gain valuable hands-on experience by working directly with children at the on-campus Esther Jetter Preschool, a unique lab school environment designed to connect classroom learning with real-world practice. Through observation, lesson planning, guided instruction, and daily interaction with preschoolers, students develop practical teaching skills and confidence from the very beginning of their program. These early field experiences allow future educators to apply current educational practices in a supportive, Christ-centered setting while building meaningful relationships with children and families.
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What Can You Do With A Physical Education/Health Education Degree?
A Health Education/Physical Education degree from MVNU will prepare you to teach health and physical education in grades PK-12.
- Classroom teacher in grades PK-12
- Educator in public school systems implementing curriculum and supporting student achievement
- Teacher in private school environments developing engaging and individualized learning strategies
- Instructor in charter schools with opportunities for innovative and customized curriculum design
- Educator in religious school settings integrating faith-based learning into the classroom
MVNU has a strong reputation for putting out qualified, savvy, and caring Education graduates. Employers know that we exceed the number of field hours required for licensure by the state of Ohio — because of that reputation, our grads are always in high demand.
Did you know MVNU offers online degree programs? After graduating with your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education with a 100% online master’s program.
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