Physical Education

Physical Education Program Overview

Turn your passion for movement into your future! At Black Hills State University, the Physical Education major lets you turn your love for fitness, sports, and the outdoors into a high-impact career. Master the science of movement, cultivate physical literacy in diverse learners, and develop managment skills needed to lead with confidence in any K-12 environment.

 

What You'll Do

• Lead the Action: Share your passion for movement to help the next generation get active.
• Change Lives: Help kids and teens build healthy habits, confidence, and physical literacy for life.
• Level Up Your Credentials: Stack your degree with high-demand minors to boost your career and salary options:
  • Health Minor: Dive into wellness, nutrition, and human well-being.
  • Athletic Coaching Minor: Learn game strategy, team leadership, and sports injury prevention and care.
  • Adapted Physical Education: Graduate with a state endorsement that allows you to design and implement inclusive activities to empower students with diverse abilities to participate.

Why BHSU Physical Ed?

• Your Classroom is the Black Hills: Live, train, and play in a world-class outdoor playground packed with hiking, biking, climbing, and adventure sports right in your backyard.
•  Built Like a Team, Not a Crowd: Small class sizes mean you’re never just a number in a giant lecture hall. You’ll know your professors personally, build lifelong friendships, and join a tight-knit family where everyone roots for your success.
• Connections That Get You Hired: Step into the professional world before you even graduate. You'll travel to professional conferences, team up with local educators, and build a mentor network that turns into real job offers.
• Get Paid While You Learn: Put your skills to work immediately in the Spearfish community. Tap into hands-on volunteer work, paid refereeing gigs, youth coaching roles, and event management opportunities that stack your resume from day one.