If you are interested in teaching physical and health education at an elementary or secondary school, the Health and Physical Education (HPE) major is for you. Upon completion of the program, you will be certified to teach in Rhode Island, as well as most other states. You will learn about cognitive course work, teaching methods, educational foundations, and skill acquisition, and you will also have a variety of practicum experiences in school settings. You will learn how to communicate with students of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds and to apply scientific knowledge to physical education practice.<br><br>Students interested in undergraduate teacher education programs must apply for admission through URI's Office of Clinical Practice and Partnerships (OCPP). Applications for admission to teacher education programs are normally submitted during the sophomore year. The HPE program is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).