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Millikin University - Decatur, IL
Physical Education 
Physical Education Plan of Study

Admissions

See the School of Education website for admission into a teaching program.

Academic Plans & Requirements

PE Course Sequence

PE with Health & Driver Education

PE as a Second Teaching Field

Driver Education
Endorsement Requirements

Health Endorsement Requirements

Student Teaching Handbook

Internships

Internship Guidelines and Request Form

Individual Study Contract


About the Physical
Education Major

A Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Teacher Certification prepares professionals to direct physical education and coaching activities in a school setting. Millikin offers State of Illinois teaching endorsements in Health Education and Driver Education in conjunction with the Physical Education, Specialist (K-12) teacher certification.

Learning Goals

View Millikin's School of Education learning goals here.

Assessment Plans

View the Physical Education major assessment plans here.

Certification

Teacher Certification
To become certified to teach Physical Education, students must complete:

  • Required Exercise Science & Sport coursework for Physical Education
  • University graduation requirements
  • The professional education core of courses required by the Department of Education.
  • See the Teacher Education Program for specific academic standards and admissions information.

Physical Education as a Second Teaching Field


Students completing a secondary teacher education program can earn an additional endorsement to teach secondary physical education by completing additional requirements to total a minimum of 24 semester hours.

Health Endorsement

In addition to a secondary teaching certificate, Millikin students can receive the 24 hours of specific coursework required by the State of Illinois. To receive the full health endorsement on their teaching certificate, students must also pass the Health Content Test.

Register online for Certification Testing Information

Driver Education Endorsement

In addition to a secondary teaching certificate, 16 hours of coursework is required to teach Driver Education in the State of Illinois. Find out details from the

Driver Education Endorsement Requirements 

Summer Driver Education Information

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Millikin University - Decatur, IL
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Millikin University - Decatur, IL
Millikin University - Decatur, IL
Millikin University - Decatur, IL
Millikin University - Decatur, IL