The professional development of our undergraduate students is accomplished through a challenging, relevant physical education teacher education program based upon the principles of best practice and the pedagogical content knowledge required to be effective teachers dedicated to a basic philosophy that successful participation in physical activity is the essential foundation upon which healthy, active lifestyles are built.

The Physical Education faculty fully support the University's commitment to teacher education as a university-wide responsibility to prepare teachers to be reflective, responsible decision makers in a global and diverse democratic society.  To this end, our mission to prepare dynamic professionals who are reflective teachers and lifelong learners.