Health, Physical Education, & Recreation
The Health, Physical Education and Recreation degree equips students with the expertise to lead comprehensive wellness initiatives and master effective coaching techniques. While this non-licensure path focuses on professional leadership rather than K-12 certification, it prepares graduates for diverse careers in community recreation, corporate wellness, and athletic administration. This versatile foundation creates a direct bridge to roles as wellness consultants and program managers or serves as a stepping stone for advanced graduate study.
Program Overview
Hours
This degree requires 125 total credit hours, including 54 hours of Health, PE, and Recreation study.
Delivery Method
This program is fully online, and courses are delivered via Canvas; however, face-to-face options are available as well. They are designed to be flexible and convenient for working students.
Required Courses
Note: This program does not lead to teacher licensure.
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