Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education

Take the Next Step to a Career in Health & Physical Education

The Health & Physical Education (HPE) program at Marywood University prepares future educators, coaches, and health professionals to become certified Health and Physical Education teachers for grades PreK-12. Students are empowered to promote lifelong wellness and inspire healthy living. Through a blend of classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and early field experiences, students gain the confidence and skills to make a positive impact in schools and communities. Students receive specialized training in adapted physical education to ensure inclusivity for individuals of all abilities, and they develop strong skills in curriculum design, lesson planning, and classroom management tailored to diverse learning environments. In addition, the program emphasizes professional preparation by fostering leadership, communication, and coaching abilities that extend beyond the classroom and into the community.

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Marywood has truly changed my life.

I came in with little direction and little confidence and by getting involved with the Office of Student Engagement and the Cross Country and Track and Field teams, I was really able to find my purpose and grow into an extremely confident and capable individual. Marywood allowed me to do everything I wanted to do, from Student Government Association to Chamber Singers to even serving as Summer Orientation Co-Chair, and I couldn’t be more grateful!
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Physical Education Teacher
Athletic Trainer
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Admission Requirements

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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

Completed application
Official transcripts
Letter of recommendation
Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
Essay (optional)

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Facilities & Technology

Health and Physical Education Facilities

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Center for Athletics and Wellness

1501 University Avenue
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Built in 2006, the 84,000-square foot Center for Athletics and Wellness houses the Insalaco Arena, the Aquatics Center, a jogging track, fitness center, climbing wall, dance studio, fitness labs, and locker rooms. It affirms Marywood's commitment to the health and wellness of its campus community and the region.

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Athletics and Wellness Classrooms

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The Exercise Science Program is housed in the Center for Athletics and Wellness. It features state-of-the-art training rooms and the human physiology lab, which provides students with a variety of research equipment.

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Exercise Science Lab

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Marywood's 2,040-square foot Exercise Science Lab is one of the area's leading sites for student and faculty research. Located in the Center for Athletics and Wellness, the Exercise Science Lab is fully equipped to conduct a wide array of physiological measurements to assess health, fitness, and athletic performance, and to complete various physiological and biological research.

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Scholarships & Tuition

Scholarships

Morris K. Udall Scholarship

The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.

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