The Department of Kinesiology has a specialized major in Physical Education and Health Teacher Education (PEHTE), leading to K-12 licensure to teach physical education in North Carolina and many other states. This program prepares future teachers by providing opportunities for observation, participation, assisting, and teaching experiences with public school students, including those with special needs.
Throughout the program, there are opportunities for active observation, assisting teachers, peer and small group teaching, and a culminating student teaching experience with public school students, including those with special needs.
Graduates of approved teacher education curricula are eligible for initial licensure on the basis of UNC Greensboro’s recommendation to the State Department of Public Instruction.
To participate in this major, students must meet the following requirements:
Degree Type: Bachelor's
College/School: School of Health and Human Sciences
Program Type: Major
Class Type: In Person
Kinesiology Department
kin@uncg.edu
Coleman Building, 2nd floor, Suite 250
1408 Walker Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27402
PEHTE
pehte@uncg.edu
Becky Kates
Undergraduate Studies Coordinator
Department of Kinesiology
336-334-5308
rekates@uncg.edu