Why study Physical Education / Health with Teacher Licensure at MC?
As a dually certified physical education and health teacher, you have the opportunity to inspire young students to be physically active and healthy throughout their lifetime. You can play a vital role in the development of a student physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally. The healthy behaviors they learn can lead to lifetime wellness and decrease the percentage of individuals who are obese. Our program provides a many experiential learning opportunities in the classroom and the community.
The Major in Physical Education/Health for K-12 Teacher Licensure is for students planning careers as teachers in the field. Two related majors, Exercise Science and Health & Wellness Promotion, are described in their own sections of the catalog.
Meet a Current Scot
Madison Williams
Hometown: Wartburg, Tennessee
Madison came to MC for sports but quickly grew to appreciate the location, small class sizes and the ability to better connect with her professors and peers. As a Physical Education major, she likes that it will allow her the option of teaching all of K-12 grade levels, affording her flexibility for job opportunities and coaching.
This first-generation college student and Bonner Scholar would like everyone to know “all of my professors are very supportive of all students. They make it known that they are here for you and want you to succeed. There are so many opportunities to be involved on campus, and the whole atmosphere is open and inclusive for everyone.”
Meet a Recent Grad
Caleb Platillero ’22
Currently: Spanish Teacher and Boys and Girls Soccer Coach at Eagleton College and Career Academy in Maryville, Tenn.
Caleb, who hails from Spain, played soccer for the Scots for four years. Career-wise, he knew he wanted to do something with sports and/or education, so the Physical Education/Health for Teacher Licensure major made sense for further exploration and next steps. Now teaching and coaching at the high-school level, he’s thinking about pursuing a master’s degree in those areas.
“MC prepared me for my job by challenging me in different ways and in different areas of study,” he said. “It also showed me that I am capable of hard things if I put the work in and ask for help when needed. The College’s Education Preparation Program allowed me to practice important teacher skills in the classroom with my peers, and my student teaching gave me more experience in the field to better prepare myself for the job.”