Sport and Physical Education
WHY GU SPORT & PHYSICAL EDUCATION?
The Department of Sport and Physical Education promotes active participation in sport and physical activity across the lifespan, and specializes in preparing future professionals in the following areas:
- Certified Health/Fitness Educators
- Certified Physical Educators
- Sport Management and Administration Professionals
- Health/Fitness Leaders
Gonzaga University's Sport and Physical Education program offers its students the benefits of:
- We strive to keep our class sizes small to create more opportunities for hands-on classroom experiences and interactions with fellow students and faculty members
- Widespread industry connections for practicum, internship and student teaching experiences
- Real-life professional experiences both inside and outside of the classroom
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of our program have found employment in:
- Professional Sports Organizations
- Olympic Sport Organizations
- Amateur Sport Organizations
- College/University Athletics
- High School Athletics
- Health and Fitness Clubs
- Regional Sports Commissions
- K-12 Public and Private Schools
PROGRAM OPTIONS
The Sport and Physical Education Department offers three Degree options:
- Bachelors of Education in Physical Education
- Teacher certified
- Non-certified - Bachelors of Education in Sport Management
- Masters of Arts in Sport and Athletic Administration
Minors available are:
ACTIVITY COURSES
In support of our mission to promote physical activity, the Sport and Physical Education Department offers a wide range of activity courses each semester. These classes are open to all Gonzaga University students and may be repeated for credit. To see current activity classes offered, CLICK HERE.
| Department Secretary: Susan Millar (800) 533-2554 x5 (509) 313-3499 millars@gonzaga.edu |
Graduate Admissions: (509) 313-3481 (800) 533-2554 x7 soegrad@gonzaga.edu |
Undergraduate Admissions: (800) 322-2584 (509) 313-6572 admissions@gonzaga.edu |
