Physical Education Endorsement
Expand your credentials and your skills in motor learning, curriculum development, effective teaching and sport psychology.
- Begin coursework in August - Enroll now!
- Enroll in undergraduate courses now, and study at your own pace through self-paced coursework!
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Features
Entirely online | 28 credits
- Flexible, online courses designed for those with a current or conditional teaching license
- Maintain professional and personally obligations while completing the endorsement
- Fulfills the requirements for the K-8 Physical Education endorsement (#146) and 5-12 Physical Education endorsement (#147)
- Opportunities to enroll in online semester-based courses or self-paced online courses
Here to help
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Coordinator to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
![]() | Fabio Fontana Program Coordinator Department Head and Professor, Kinesiology |
![]() | Jamie Anderson Enrollment Contact jamie.anderson@uni.edu |
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Delivered entirely online
Courses are offered entirely online using Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with fellow classmates. Some courses include a real-time connection through interactive video conferencing methods. Additionally, students may also take self-paced online courses to fulfill the endorsement requirements.
![Students meeting online through Zoom](/sites/default/files/inline-uploads/students-meeting-online-through-zoom_33.jpg)
Courses are designed for teachers with a current Iowa teaching license who are interested in expanding their skills in:
- motor learning
- curriculum development
- effective teaching
- sport psychology
If you hold a teaching license outside the state of Iowa, please contact fabio.fontana@uni.edu so we can determine if this program meets the endorsement requirements of your state.
![Smiling graduate hugging someone at graduation ceremony](/sites/default/files/inline-uploads/graduationoutcomes_photo_5.jpg)
Individualized support services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the UNI Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
![Student smiling receiving help from staff member](/sites/default/files/inline-uploads/student-recieving-help-from-peer_41.jpg)
Delivered entirely online
Courses are offered entirely online using Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with fellow classmates. Some courses include a real-time connection through interactive video conferencing methods. Additionally, students may also take self-paced online courses to fulfill the endorsement requirements.
![Students meeting online through Zoom](/sites/default/files/inline-uploads/students-meeting-online-through-zoom_33.jpg)
Courses are designed for teachers with a current Iowa teaching license who are interested in expanding their skills in:
- motor learning
- curriculum development
- effective teaching
- sport psychology
If you hold a teaching license outside the state of Iowa, please contact fabio.fontana@uni.edu so we can determine if this program meets the endorsement requirements of your state.
![Smiling graduate hugging someone at graduation ceremony](/sites/default/files/inline-uploads/graduationoutcomes_photo_5.jpg)
Individualized support services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the UNI Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
![Student smiling receiving help from staff member](/sites/default/files/inline-uploads/student-recieving-help-from-peer_41.jpg)
Next Steps
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information, and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
Enroll now
To enroll, students need to complete our online enrollment request form.
Questions about course enrollment can be directed to jamie.anderson@uni.edu or 319-273-7206.
Add the Endorsement to your Teaching License
Upon successful completion of the required courses, complete this application from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (IBOEE).
Questions can be addressed to the IBOEE here.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.