We are in the School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport and offer undergraduate students a Bachelor of Science degree with three concentration options and a minor in Athletic Coaching: The Physical Education major is comprised of the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE), Physical Education Health Education (HETE), and Physical Education Movement Studies (PEMS) concentrations. They prepare students for a considerable number of occupations and professions. One of the most frequently mentioned is teaching in K-12. However, there are a wide variety of other areas open to students of physical education: corporate wellness, fitness, wellness instructors, activity director, graduate programs in all areas related to KRS, occpational therapy (provided you meet the prerequisites), and a host of other PE and Health teaching focused occupations in the business community. Those students who complete the teacher certification process will be eligible to be recommended for a teaching endorsement in the State of Kentucky. The major in Physical Education is designed to develop positive teaching skills in physical activity and to meet the need for qualified teachers in public/private schools, business settings, or community agencies. The major requires 79 semester hours for the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE), 97 hours for the Physical Education Health Education concentration (PEHE), and 72 hours for the Physical Education Movement Studies concentration (PEMS), all of which lead to a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.<br><br>The Physical Education Teacher Education program (PETE) and the Physical Education Health Education (HETE) at WKU prepares students for a considerable number of occupations and professions. One of the most frequently mentioned is teaching from K-12. There is, however, a wide variety of other areas open to students of physical education and health education: corporate wellness, fitness and wellness instructors, activity directors and a host of others PE and Health teaching focused occupations in the business community. Those students who complete the teacher certification process will be eligible to be recommended for a teaching endorsement in the State of Kentucky. The Physical Education Movement Studies program at WKU prepares students for a considerable number of occupations and professions. A wide variety of areas open to students in physical education: corporate wellness, fitness and wellness instructors, activity directors and a host of other occupations in the business community.