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Physical Education Teacher Preparation

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  3. Health and Kinesiology
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  • Related Resources

  • Degree Requirements Worksheet - Physical Education PK-12
  • UNO Undergraduate Catalog - Physical Education PK-12
  • Degree Requirements Worksheet - Physical Education and Health 7-12
  • UNO Undergraduate Catalog - Physical Education and Health 7-12
  • Student Organizations

The Physical Education Teaching program prepares students to become certified physical educators in the state of Nebraska.

Students may select an endorsement that includes Physical Education PK-6 and 7-12 dual endorsement or Physical Education 7-12 and Health Education 7-12 dual endorsement. View Teacher Endorsements

The program includes hands-on field experience in both urban and suburban schools beginning with observations and culminating with student teaching in the final semester.

Possible Job Settings

  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • High School

Physical Education PK-12

Degree Requirements Worksheet - Physical Education PK-12

UNO Undergraduate Catalog - Physical Education PK-12


Physical Education and Health PK-12

Degree Requirements Worksheet - Physical Education and Health 7-12

UNO Undergraduate Catalog - Physical Education and Health 7-12


Supplemental Endorsements

Coaching Endorsements are available for:

  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Track and field
  • Basketball

If you are interested in any of these endorsements, then please contact Edward Panton at epanton@unomaha.edu.

Road to Glory, sculpture by John Lajba PE majors in the "Dance in the Secondary Schools" class served as models for this work which is located at TD Ameritrade Park.

Contact Us

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Related Resources

  • Degree Requirements Worksheet - Physical Education PK-12
  • UNO Undergraduate Catalog - Physical Education PK-12
  • Degree Requirements Worksheet - Physical Education and Health 7-12
  • UNO Undergraduate Catalog - Physical Education and Health 7-12
  • Student Organizations

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