Careers
Graduates are highly sought after to fill K-12 PE teaching positions, and other career opportunities, including athletic coach, sports and recreation manager and camp director.
Hands-On Learning
Practicum, student teaching and service learning opportunities include:
- Surrounding school districts
- Augustana’s model classroom
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire
- Junior Achievement (JA) of South Dakota
- Lutheran Social Services (LSS) mentoring
- Camp counselor
Physical education students study away in:
- Kenya — focusing on global food insecurity and education with AU faculty
- Norway — for the exceptional children and youth practicum with AU faculty
- China — focusing on human relations in education with AU faculty
Courses & Organizations
Students take a combination of exercise science, physical education and biology courses to gain a broad understanding of both the human body and teaching methods. Physical education students will be listed as a double major in K-12 education.
Students can complement their studies with a minor in coaching.
Physical education students often participate in:
- FRIENDSLink
- Peer Navigator (Augie Access)
- Augustana University Education Association (AUEA)
