School of Liberal Arts & Education
  Health & Physical Education Requirements

Admission Requirements

Upon the completion of 45 credit hours at Hampton Universit,y each student must apply for acceptance into the Department of Education. Acceptance into the Department of Education requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA, completion of Praxis I and two letters of recommendation from faculty. In order to remain in the Professional Preparation track, the student must maintain the 2.5 GPA throughout remainder of the program.

Other Requirements

  • Purchase a majors uniform
  • Become members of both the state and national professional associations.
*The state association: The Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
*The national association: The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance


*Students are encouraged to attend and make presentations at the annual meetings of these associations.