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Academics

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Why Choose Physical Education at WIU?

  • Adventure and Outdoor Education (low ropes course, rock climbing, high ropes course, orienteering)
  • 100 hours of hands on teaching in public schools.
  • Best preparation in Illinois for Adapted P.E. Specialists includes developmental disabilities instruction.
  • Traditional sports and contemporary activities such as Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi.
  • Teaching licensure endorsements in Health and Dance.
  • Physical Education Majors club that attends state and local conferences.

Program Availability

  • Macomb

Job Placements of WIU Graduates

  • Teacher Licensure degree is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education to teach anywhere in Illinois and the entire nation.
  • WIU PE alumni currently teach in Chicago Public Schools, many districts in the Chicago Metro Area, Peoria, Rock Island, Springfield in Illinois, in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Texas, South Carolina, California, and internationally in Japan.

Scholarships

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at WIU, please visit the Scholarship Office website.