Sport & Physical Education

The Department of Sport and Physical Education promotes active participation in sport and physical activity across the lifespan, and specializes in preparing future professionals in the following areas:

• Certified Health/Fitness Educators
• Certified Physical Educators
• Sport Management and Administration Professionals
• Health/Fitness Leaders

Gonzaga University's Sport and Physical Education program offers its students the benefits of:

• We strive to keep our class sizes small to create more opportunities for hands-on classroom experiences and interactions with fellow students and faculty members
• Widespread industry connections for practicum, internship and student teaching experiences
• Real-life professional experiences both inside and outside of the classroom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our program have found employment in:

• Professional Sports Organizations
• Olympic Sport Organizations
• Amateur Sport Organizations
• College/University Athletics
• High School Athletics
• Health and Fitness Clubs
• Regional Sports Commissions
• K-12 Public and Private Schools

Program Options

The Sport and Physical Education Department offers three Degree options:

• Bachelors of Education in Physical Education
  - Teacher certified
  - Non-certified
• Bachelors of Education in Sport Management
• Masters of Arts in Sport and Athletic Administration

Available minors include:

• Minor in Physical Education
• Minor in Sport Management
• Health and Fitness Endorsement

Activity Courses

In support of our mission to promote physical activity, the Sport and Physical Education Department offers a wide range of activity courses each semester.  These classes are open to all Gonzaga University students and may be repeated for credit.  View the current activity classes.