Physical Education Option, Liberal Arts AA

Physical Education, AA

Do You Have a Passion for Physical Education?

 Would you like to educate young people about physical fitness, exercise, and general health?  If you’re interested in becoming an educator and instructing students about physical fitness, Gulf Coast State College can you help you prepare for a career in physical education.

 The purpose of this transfer track is to prepare you for a career in teaching physical education in grades K ‐ 12 or other related fields such as sports business specialization, fitness management specialization, coaching specialization, and athletic training specialization. You are encouraged to be familiar with the admissions requirements at the university you plan to attend. You may have additional requirements for admission to a teacher‐preparatory program. Please contact a GCSC adviser or the transfer institution for further guidance.

 The state of Florida requires a thorough background check by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement prior to students entering the classroom for observations. The college requires the submission of written verification of approved and completed background checks before students may complete on‐site course requirements. Student doing observations in school systems must go to the district in which they will do their observations and comply with the requirements of that system. The students will be required to pay a fee for the cost of the background check.

Based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for high school teachers was $57,200  in May 2015 and $54,500 for kindergarten and elementary teachers in May 2015.