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Physical Education Colleges in Illinois

Physical education teachers work in elementary, intermediate and high schools across the U.S. Their main goal is to keep the children active, healthy and interested in physical activity. In order to work as teachers, physical education majors must complete accredited programs and pass their states' teacher certification exams. There are many physical education colleges in Illinois, including Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Aurora University and Northern Illinois University.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Southern Illinois University in Carbondale offers a 121-credit Physical Education Teacher Education Program that prepares students to become physical education teachers for grades K through 12. The PETE program is successful because students can apply as freshmen or transfer students, and class sizes are small so students have more interaction with experienced professors. Courses in the program include methods of teaching physical education, teaching team sports, motor behavior, student teaching and human physiology. Students can also complete an optional 16-credit-hour coaching minor. Upon graduation, students receive a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a major in Physical Education Teacher Education.
  
  Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  
  1220 Douglas Drive.
  
  Carbondale, IL 62901
  
  618-453-2121
  
  pete.siuc.edu
Aurora University
- At Aurora University in Aurora, students can choose from two physical education degrees and three minors. A bachelor's degree in physical education with a teaching certification for grades K through 12 and a bachelor in fitness and health promotions are the four-year major degrees, while the minors are coaching, sports management and fitness and health promotions. Students interested in the fitness and health promotion degree take classes such as anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, first aid/CPR, sports management and an internship at the YMCA. Students enrolled in the K through 12 teaching certification degree attend classes such as human communication, wellness and social responsibility, human anatomy and coaching principles and techniques.
  
  Aurora University
  
  347 S. Gladstone Ave.
  
  Aurora, IL 60506
  
  630-892-6431
  
  aurora.edu
Northern Illinois University
- Northern Illinois University in DeKalb offers four degree programs in physical fitness and education: kinesiology, teacher certification, kinesiology and physical education and sports management. Class sizes are small, and Northern Illinois University offers a variety of courses. Each program builds upon a foundation of science, and courses and skills reflect the major or minor. Students gain clinical experience at local community outreach programs such as Oakcrest Retirement Center and Fitness Images Today.
  
  Northern Illinois University
  
  1425 W. Lincoln Highway
  
  DeKalb, IL 60115
  
  815-753-1000
  
  cedu.niu.edu/knpe

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