- PHST 1300
- PHST 2020
- PEDU 1500
- PEDU 2250
- PEDU 2350
- PEDU 2500
- PEDU 4500
- PSYC 2030
Program Highlights
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Practice your teaching skills, including teaching in our homeschool physical education program.
COACHING MINOR
This minor is built into the physical education curriculum.
PREPARE FOR YOUR CAREER
As a member, you’ll learn to network and present at the annual NYS AHPERD Conference.
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The best part about my major is the multitude of opportunities it holds. I particularly appreciated the small class sizes, where I was able to build special relationships with my professors and PE classmates that will last a lifetime.
How Much Will I Pay?
Total Program
Sticker Price for 2026-2027:
$55,781
Last year
100%
of full-time freshmen students who applied
for a scholarship received one
$23,345
average grants & scholarships package
for incoming freshman students last year
Roberts' Strategic Pillars
Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Programs In Rochester, NY
ANCHORED IN CHRISTIAN FAITH
You’ll be spiritually prepared for engagement in a diverse world.
CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Whatever your interests and circumstances, you’ll be equipped for your one-of-a-kind vocation.
READY TO
LEAD
You’ll be ready to lead, making meaningful contributions in your profession.
FLOURISHING PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
Empowered to act in local and practical ways, you’ll make a difference in the communities where you live and work.
What Will I Learn?
You’ll study:
- Elementary and secondary physical education
- Classroom management
- Coaching techniques
- Lesson planning
- Special education
Career Outlook
Here are just a few successes our graduates have achieved:
Student Teaching Placements
- Spencerport
- Brockport
- Churchville-Chili
- Penfield
- Webster
- Brighton
- Wheatland-Chili
- Rush-Henrietta
- Brighton
- Hilton
- Gates-Chili
Careers
- Physical Education Teacher
- High School Coach
- Athletic Director
Grad Schools
- SUNY Brockport
- SUNY Cortland
- Canisius College
- Hofstra University
- Manhattanville College
- Queens College
- Adelphi University
Teacher Education Summer Camp
Spend a week learning about teaching children. You'll walk the path of a teacher, planning fun lessons and activities, and then implementing those activities with children.
Scholarships may be available.
Minor Options
Minor Requirements
Students wishing to graduate with a minor must complete at least 18 semester hours in a selected
discipline. Specific minor requirements are listed within the departmental sections of this catalog. In
order to earn a minor when some of the coursework is also required by their major, students must take
at least nine hours unique to the minor. In order for a transfer student to earn a minor offered by Roberts, the student must earn at least nine hours at Roberts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Physical Education is an academic subject, which provides K-12 students with the skills and knowledge for lifelong healthy living (SHAPE America). The main goal of a quality physical education program is to create physically literate individuals.
What is a physical education degree?
You’ll take classes like coaching techniques, scientific bases of exercise, current trends in education, foundations of lesson planning, and creating inclusive learning communities.
Along with traditional classes in the classroom, while earning your Bachelor's in Physical Education, you’ll observe physical education teaching and complete your own student teaching experience.
What can I do with a physical education degree?
A physical education degree can lead to a career as a:
- Physical Education Teacher
- Athletic Coach
- Athletic Director
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Instructor
How much do physical education teachers make?
According to the US Bureau of Labor, the median annual wage for elementary, middle, and high school teachers was around $61,000 in 2020. Though this is for all teachers, salaries vary due to area, level, field, and employer.
Can I meet with a physical education professor when I visit Roberts?
Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet individually with a professor to get an overview of the major and your individual questions answered. Our Discovery Day events typically include a Faculty & Services Expo, where you can meet your future professors.
Does Roberts Wesleyan University offer financial aid?
Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.
We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.
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