Bachelor of Science In Physical Education
The Science of Movement
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education is a degree program designed to prepare students for teaching and leadership roles in physical education and sports. It offers a disciplined study of movement sciences, instructional strategies, and physical fitness development, with a strong grounding in both theory and applied practice. With a Level III Re-Accredited status from PACUCOA in 2023, the course equips future educators to design, implement, and evaluate physical activity programs that are developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. It also lays the groundwork for understanding the broader social and educational roles of physical activity in schools and communities.
Graduates may pursue roles as licensed physical education teachers, school-based sports program coordinators, fitness and wellness trainers, community sports facilitators, or movement education consultants. The degree also provides a strong foundation for advanced studies in kinesiology, coaching science, or education.
PE Teacher - Graduates can teach PE or PE-oriented class in public or private schools
Coach - They may train student-athletes in schools, sports clubs or training camps.
Fitness Trainer - They can work in gyms, wellness centers or as private fitness coaches.
Recreation Specialist – They may organize sports and recreational programs in communities or institutions.
Athletic Program Coordinator – They can help manage school-based sports programs and athletic events.
Health and Wellness Advocate – They may work on campaigns promoting active and healthy lifestyles.
Sports Official or Referee – With proper training, they can officiate games in amateur or professional leagues.
Dance or Movement Instructor – They can lead dance, aerobics, or movement classes in schools or studios.
Event Organizer (Sports) – They may plan and coordinate sports tournaments or physical activity events.
PE Curriculum Writer – They can help develop physical education modules and learning materials.
Excellent Passing Rates in the LET Boards - licensure successes reflect strong exam preparation. Beyond licensure, alumni and students have earned various honors in teaching-related contests.
Hands-on student teaching - In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) – Negros Oriental Division, FUCE deploys its 4th-year teacher candidates to local elementary schools for supervised practicum.
Strong DepEd school-university partnership - The formal linkage with DepEd illustrates a strong affiliation: public school supervisors coordinate with FoundationU to place trainees, reinforcing shared standards for mentor-teaching collaboration
Modern facilities - The university library has a dedicated CoRe (Collections & Resources) section for teacher education, including print and digital holdings like journals Teacher Education Quarterly and Effective Teaching Strategies. The university’s emphasis on ICT is notable: education majors are trained in using iPads and online learning systems (as part of FU’s “tech-edge” environment
