The Department offers two distinct undergraduate degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Kinesiology
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physical Education and Health Teacher Education (PEHTE)

These comprehensive, hands-on B.S. degrees are designed to prepare professionals to promote and encourage enhanced performance and quality of life for all citizens of the Piedmont Triad and beyond through active lifestyles and lifetime physical activity. Students may pursue careers in multiple health fields and professions. Students applying to graduate school programs in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, and physician assistant will find the plan of study affords them the prerequisite courses.

Potential Careers and Next Steps

• athletic trainer
• personal trainer
• physical education teacher
• health teacher
• athletic director
• allied health fields like physical therapy or occupational therapy
• physician’s assistant
• certifications
• master’s and doctoral programs

Contact

Kinesiology:
Dr. Aaron Terranova
abterran@uncg.edu

Physical Education & Health Teacher Education (PEHTE):
Professor Judy Fowler
jafowle3@uncg.edu
pehte@uncg.edu

Useful Links for Undergraduates

• Undergraduate Admissions
• Spartan Central (tuition, financial aid, calendars, registration, student records and more!)
• UNCG catalog
• UNCG academic calendars/Exam schedules
• UNCG Jackson Library