B.S. in Physical Education
Overview
Exercise and physical activity is vital to our health. But to make sure exercise is effective, safe and fun, we need well-trained experts who understand the science of the human body and how best to coach others. In Biola’s physical education major, you’ll gain extensive knowledge of health, nutrition, fitness and leadership, preparing you to teach, coach or lead sports-related ministries.
Concentrations
- Teaching and Coaching
The teaching and coaching concentration prepares students to work in the fields of teaching, coaching, exercise science in schools, professional settings and sports-related ministries.
Why Choose Physical Education at Biola?
In addition to its strong curriculum, expert faculty members and biblical integration, Biola’s physical education program offers several key advantages:
- Biola’s location in Southern California — one of the world’s largest and most diverse metropolitan areas — is ideal for internships and job opportunities.
- The university is home to top-notch athletics facilities, including a newly remodeled fitness center and athletic training room where students can put their education into action.
- Small classes give you an opportunity to form deep relationships with your professors and fellow students.
- Biola’s Health Careers Club educates, supports and builds community among all the pre-health career students on campus through guest speakers and other events.
What Will I Study?
The physical education major promotes the value and understanding of physical activity and human performance for lifelong health and wellness. Coursework integrates theory and application with biblical principles and practice. Learning topics and highlights include:
- Planning and implementing elementary school fitness activities
- History of physical education and kinesiology
- Developing and managing personal fitness programs
- Understanding human performance principles
- Functions of skeletal, muscular and nervous systems
- Acute responses of neuromuscular and respiratory systems
- Sports psychology in relation to rehabilitation strategies
- Teaching physical education for the handicapped
- Integration of faith and leadership