As a health and physical education major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, youll find that our curriculum offers you the thorough training youll need for success as a teacher.Through your major, youll take courses in the physiology of exercise, water safety instruction, biomechanics, motor behavior, health science instruction, and school law.The Special Needs Activity Program at IUP offers physical fitness, motor development, and aquatics activities for individuals with disabilities. It is a required practicum experience for all health and physical education students and a great opportunity for community service.<br><br>Many scholar-athletes at IUP combine their studies with their interest in sports. A Division II school, IUP is a respected competitor within the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in eight varsity sports for men and 11 for women. IUP also offers a variety of club and intramural sports.The Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education leads to Pre-K to 12 teacher certification in Pennsylvania. Teaching can be very rewarding. In your career, youll have the chance to introduce children to fitness concepts and health topics.