My favorite part of my major is that it is a small program, which has allowed me to form close connections with my professors and peers. Additionally, I love that my major covers all grade levels and is the dual major of both physical and health education because it expands the teaching opportunities that I will have after graduation.
Meet Hannah: Presidential Scholar '23
"WMU's campus is beautiful, there are many resources available, and the sporting events (especially the hockey games) are fun to attend."
K-12 physical and health education at WMU
WMU’s program will prepare you as a pre-service teacher candidate to be certified in both physical education and health education, offered in a 4-year or 5-year degree plan. The overarching goal of this dual-major degree program is to assist you in acquiring the skills, knowledge and real-world experiences to become effective, competent and committed physically- and health-literate professionals in today’s society.
Presidential Scholar Award
Each year, faculty members from across the University select the most outstanding senior in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units as a WMU Presidential Scholar. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on the students' general academic excellence, academic and artistic excellence relative to their majors, and intellectual and artistic promise.
Meet more 2023 Presidential Scholars
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Derek
Presidential Scholar, nutrition and dietetics
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Sam
Presidential Scholar, early childhood education
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Sara
Presidential Scholar, special and elementary education
