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 Physical Education Teacher Education

If you can picture yourself sharing your love for sports and physical fitness with young students consider a major in Physical Education Teacher Education at Jamestown College. Our Physical Education Teacher Education degree program provides a comprehensive Physical Education background along with all of the requirements for K-12 teacher licensure.

Jamestown College Physical Education Teacher Education Distinction

As a Physical Education Teacher Education major at Jamestown College, you’ll benefit from:

  • Numerous hands-on opportunities to meet and work with educators and students in the community
  • The latest information with regard to legislation and regulations affecting the teaching profession
  • Small class sizes with the focus on excellence in teaching and student learning
  • Significant opportunities for international study, hands-on field experience, and co-curricular activities

Proven Success

  • 99% average placement rate within six months after graduation for 2009 and 2010 graduating seniors
  • Jamestown College students are equipped with the skills necessary to face the demands and challenges of the teaching profession and are well-prepared and confident that they will make an important difference in the lives of children and young adults.
  • Students are encouraged to join the Student North Dakota Education Association, a professional organization which exposes members to greater knowledge of their field and provides opportunities to meet other education students and professionals. Other organizations in early childhood education, reading, mathematics, and science also afford opportunities for participation.
  • Eligible students are invited to join Pi Lambda Theta, the international honor society and professional association in education.

Courses and Requirements outline the specific coursework for this major.

Our Academic Catalogs provide information on policies and procedures, the admissions process, programs of study, and degree requirements.

As course offerings can change from semester to semester, working with the Registrar’s office will ensure that your courses are kept on schedule so that you can graduate in four years.

Chris Mahoney, MS
Assistant Professor and Department Chair
(MS, Northern State University)
Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Methods, Technology Integration in Health and Physical Education, Adaptive Physical Education, Introduction to Health and Physical Education and Recreation, Theory of Volleyball, and Social Dance
Marla J. Walter, MS
Instructor
(BA, University of Arizona; MS, University of Arizona)
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology of Exercise, Methods in Aerobic and Resistance Training, Intro to health, Phys Education and Recreation, Exercise Mgmt (persons with chronic disease & disabilities)
Tom Hager, MS
Instructor, Head Baseball Coach
(MS, University of North Dakota)
Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sport and Coaching Principles
Greg Ulland, MS
Instructor, Head Women's Basketball Coach
(MS, University of North Dakota)
Health Education and Tennis/Golf
Matt Murken, MS
Instructor, Head Men's Basketball Coach
(MS, Wayne State University)
Theory of Basketball, Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics
Ed Crawford, MS
Instructor, Head Men's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
(MS, Cal Poly Pomona State University)
Theory of Track and Field
Phillip Bohn, BS
Instructor, Head Men's and Women's Soccer Coach
(BS, St. Cloud State University)
Theory of Soccer
Shawn Frank, BS
Instructor, Head Football Coach
(BS, University of Mary)
Theory of Football, Weight Training, and Bowling
Matt McLagan, BS
Instructor, Assistant Football Coach
(BS, St. Cloud State University)
Beginning Weight Trainging, Interm Weight Trainging, Advanced Weight Trainging and Raquetball
Gene Crabtree, BS, BA
Instructor, Athletic Trainer
(BS, North Dakota State University; BA, Jamestown College)
Sports First Aid and Injury Care

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Jamestown, North Dakota 58405

Department Chair: Ms. Vicki Greshik
Email: greshik@jc.edu


Jamestown College
Health & Physical Education Department
6032 College Lane
Jamestown, North Dakota 58405

Department Chair: Mr. Chris Mahoney
Email: mahoney@jc.edu

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