The educator preparation programs in physical education are designed to prepare candidates to teach physical education in elementary and/or secondary schools. Candidates achieving teaching certification may also pursue a coaching endorsement and/or adapted physical education endorsement. The School of Health and Kinesiology (H&K) is committed to excellence and the faculty is dedicated to teaching, scholarly activity and service. The primary mission of the School of H&K is to prepare students for successful careers or advanced academic studies in exercise science, public health, recreation and leisure studies, and physical education. The faculty shares a common sense of purpose to provide the knowledge, resources, and opportunities that will enable students to possess the skills and dispositions necessary to become dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars, and responsible citizens.