Physical Education Major

Your calling may be to speak into the lives of youth via the classroom. We have all had experiences with teachers that made a lasting impression upon our lives. Some of those experiences could be classified as truly life changing.

The Physical Education Major at Trinity is designed to equip the graduate to teach in the public, private, or Christian school. Knowledge of and the skills for teaching are presented within a framework of Christian attitudes and principles.

The Professional Education classes included in the Physical Education Major fulfill the requirements for teacher certification with the state of North Dakota for grades K-12. A particular emphasis is placed upon teaching skills, educational theory, and practice.

A core of Biblical and Theological Studies is presented in the Biblical Studies Minor gives the student a Biblical foundation for learning and provides a context within which to live a life of Christian faith. Students may also choose the Biblical Studies Major to further develop a greater Biblical background. Choosing this option will add 20 semester hours to the number of credit hours required for graduation.

An extensive selection of General Education courses expands the horizons of thought and learning with a distinctively Christian perspective.

Official acceptance into the Teacher Education program is by application during the sophomore year. Final application for the eleven-week student teaching assignment is made during the final 8 weeks of the semester before the student intends to teach.