The BSE Program in Physical Education provides students the skills and knowledge to develop fitness and wellness programs, provide education to K-12 year students, and promote activities to enhance quality of life.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, students gain the skills necessary to work with individuals and diverse groups in a variety of settings that includes schools, community health centers, hospitals, recreation centers, and workplace environments.

• Students learn to use exercise, sport, games, recreation and dance to develop instructionally and developmentally appropriate programs for children and adolescents. These programs foster a healthy lifestyle and encourage the development of self-esteem and multicultural awareness.
• Courses within the department provide the opportunity to focus on the role of physical activity for athletic performance, disease prevention, and rehabilitation.
• To supplement the bachelor’s degree program, Delta State offers a master’s degree program that leads to a Mississippi State teaching certification. The division also offers dual certification in health and physical education.
• Students may also choose to minor in health, sports management, exercise science, recreation or physical education. Each minor requires 18-21 credits in a specific area of study determined in conjunction with the adviser.
• The Physical Education Majors Club provides students a social involvement outlet. Students are encouraged to join the club during their first semester and to take advantage of membership in state, regional, and national health and physical education-related academic and advocacy association.

 Course Checklist

Senior Block Courses

Check out these links for useful information:

• AAHPERD
• NASPE
• MDE

Becky Roberson
Secretary
Forest Wyatt Gym 101
662-846-4555

Matt Dalrymple
Instructor
Program Coordinator B.S. Ed. HPER
662-846-4563