Health and Physical Education BS
A career path that puts education in motion.
Take your teaching practice out of the classroom and onto the field with a degree in Health & Physical Education.
Combining traditional teacher preparation with elements of health, science, kinesiology and more, our Health & Physical Education BS prepares students to be leaders in both the classroom and the gymnasium.
In-Demand Careers
- Physical education teacher
- Health teacher
- Athletic coach
- Athletic director
- Fitness trainer
- Health/wellness coach
Why Health and Physical Education? | Why Our Program?
- Our Bachelor of Science program, which offers a coaching minor, is a leader in providing innovative, skills-based teacher preparation.
- Faculty are dynamic educators who model best teaching practices and curriculum includes a wide variety of field experiences.
- Upon completion of program, teacher candidates are prepared for certification in Health and Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education
- Topics covered in the Health and Physical Education BS curriculum include: Exercise science; nutrition; motor development and learning; sexual health; kinesiology; drug education.
RIC is the only higher education institution in Rhode Island with health and physical education programs fully approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
Our Health and Physical Education Faculty
Dr. Robin Kirkwood Auld
- Associate Professor
Dr. Susan A. Clark
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Carol A. Cummings
- Interim Dean of Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
Dr. Soumyadeep Mukherjee
- Associate Professor
Dr. Kristen R. Pepin
- Assistant Professor
Ms. Stacie A. Zamperini
- Assistant Professor
Ensuring that You'll be Ready
Susan Clark
"RIC is the only Higher Education Institution in Rhode Island with health and physical education programs fully approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Our innovative programs will have you ready to receive your certifications to teach Pre-K-12 upon graduation.”
– Assistant Professor and Chair of Health and Physical Education
Financial Assistance
Rhode Island College Impact
A new scholarship in memory of a beloved Central Falls principal will aid Rhode Island College students interested in studying physical education.
Take the Next Step!
Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Rhode Island College. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.
- phone401-456-8110
- placeHorace Mann Hall 241