As local, state, and national advocates, graduates will promote healthy and active lifestyles to foster health and wellbeing for future generations.This degree program prepares candidates to become effective K-12 health and physical educators who use innovative and collaborative practices. As local, state, and national advocates, graduates will promote healthy and active lifestyles to foster health and wellbeing for future generations.Candidates must take additional Praxis exams to qualify for licensure in Mississippi. Once licensed candidates will be highly qualified to teach Health Education grades K-6 and Physical Education grades K-12.<br><br>KEY BENEFITS<br>A newly designed curriculum<br>A special education endorsement with 2 extra courses<br>Authentic field experiences in diverse settings<br>Chance to lead professional development at the MAHPERD convention<br>Majors may add a B.S. in Exercise Science with a 5th year degree option