Physical Education
The Physical Education Department offers a fully transferable program of study for students who wish to fulfill their lower division requirements at EvCC prior to transferring to a university for a major in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health and Fitness, Human Performance, or a related area.
Recent EvCC graduates have transferred to Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, University of Puget Sound, Seattle Pacific University, and Brigham Young University. EvCC graduates are working as elementary, middle school, and high school teachers and coaches, as youth sport coaches and leaders, as referees and umpires, as physical therapy assistants, and in local health and fitness facilities. Other related careers include athletic training, positions in community, worksite, and commercial fitness, wellness and 
recreation programs, and athletic administration.
Whether you are pursuing a Physical Education major or simply seeking the opportunity and knowledge to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, you will find enthusiastic instructors and a wide variety of courses in EvCC’s Physical Education, Health and Wellness (PEHW) department.
Core Learning Outcomes
1. Engage and take responsibility as active learners
Students will be involved in the learning process as they gain deeper levels of understanding of the subject matter. They will design, complete, and analyze projects while developing group interaction and leadership skills.
2. Think critically
Students will develop and practice analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and quantitative reasoning skills. Using creativity and self-reflection, they will be able to engage in inquiry that produces well-reasoned, meaningful conclusions.
3. Utilize information literacy skills
Students will develop and employ skills to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use and communicate information in its various forms.
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