Physical Education and Health Education
The Health, Physical Education and Recreation curriculum offers a varied but solid course of instruction directed toward the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and social development of its students.
Courses of study are offered for the Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with a major in Physical Education at the Elementary Level (K-6), in Physical Education with a major in Physical Education at the Secondary Level (7-12) and Adapted Physical Education.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education in School Health is designed to offer students knowledge in the teaching of health, by providing them a background in theories and educational methods at the respective levels. It also provides concepts and principles of natural and social sciences and of the humanities. It directs future teachers toward the development of a better quality of life, making them aware of the importance of health and the physical, mental and social balance of human beings in their constant interaction with their surroundings. It provides early immersion in the classroom.
The campuses authorized to offer these programs are:
- Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with a major in Physical Education at the Elementary Level (K-6) - The Aguadilla, Arecibo, Guayama and San Germán campuses.
- Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with a major in Physical Education at the Secondary Level (7-12) - The Aguadilla and San Germán campuses.
- Bachelor of Arts in Education in Adapted Physical Education - The San Germán Campus.
- Bachelor of Arts in Education in School Health - The Arecibo Campus is authorized to offer this Program through online education.