Exercise, Sport and Health Education

Program Overview

Radford University's Exercise, Sport and Health Education (ESHE) program offers concentrations in Health and Exercise Science and Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE). Graduates are prepared for careers in health promotion, fitness training, coaching, physical education teaching, and more. The PHETE concentration includes hands-on experience in local schools and leads to teaching licensure in Virginia. Graduates in both concentrations have strong career prospects, with high median salaries and opportunities for further academic preparation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Radford University's Exercise, Sport and Health Education (ESHE) major is designed for students passionate about sports and exercise.
• The ESHE program offers concentrations in:
• Health and Exercise Science
• Physical and Health Education (PHETE)
• Graduates are prepared for careers in health promotion, fitness training, coaching, physical education teaching, exercise physiology, and more.

Outline:

• Health and Exercise Science Concentration
• Focuses on exercise science and health promotion
• Students learn to develop personalized fitness programs and encourage health behavior change.
• Physical and Health Education Teacher Education Concentration (PHETE)
• Combines classroom learning with hands-on, experiential learning in local schools
• Culminates in a student teaching experience

Teaching:

• PHETE:
• Students participate in peer teaching, interview practicing teachers, and work with children on and off campus.
• Health and Exercise Science:
• Students gain practical experience in labs and are prepared to sit for certification exams (personal training and Certified Health Education Specialist).

Careers:

• Health and Physical Education:
• Graduates earn a median annual salary of $59,000 in Virginia.
• Listed in the top ten teaching endorsement areas with critical shortages by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Health and Exercise Science:
• Graduates can enter the workforce in the health and fitness industry or continue their academic preparation in exercise science, strength and conditioning, public health, or other health-related graduate programs.