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create a lifelong passion for personal and physical activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The need for a quality physical education program in schools has never been more important. School physical education programs offer the best opportunity to provide physical activity to all children and to teach them the skills and knowledge needed to establish and sustain an active lifestyle. Graduates of the UW-Stevens Point physical education program assess student knowledge, motor and social skills, and provide instruction in a safe, supportive environment. Successful candidates in the program earn a bachelor’s degree and Wisconsin teaching license in Physical Education, grades K-12.

In addition, the majority of our physical education majors also earn a minor and teaching license in health, grades K-12 and over half earn an additional license to teach adapted physical education<\/a>, grades K-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why study Physical Education at UW-Stevens Point?<\/h3>

Our program provides students with frequent opportunities for hands-on learning in K-12 classrooms and schools. This includes practicum experiences working with school-aged children early and often throughout the program. Students are provided with multiple opportunities to teach physical education lessons to elementary and secondary school students, with and without disabilities. Student teaching is the culminating experience in the teacher candidate\u2019s academic program of study at UW-Stevens Point. It provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to practice and refine their knowledge and skills under the supervision and guidance of cooperating teachers and our own faculty who have dedicated their careers to education and a lifetime of student learning.<\/p><\/div>

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