Health and Physical Education

The physical education program is designed to prepare individuals for teaching physical education in public or private schools (grades K-12) and for coaching various sports.

Physical Education Professionals...

  • Acquire knowledge of the psychomotor, affective, cognitive and developmental stages of children.
  • Identify and assess the needs of children in the fitness and wellness domains.
  • Meet the needs of special needs children in a physical education setting.
  • Understand the history and sociological impact of sport on society.
  • Teach sport skills to children.


Contact Information

Dr. Carol Blassingame
Physical Education Program
Williams Physical Education Center
191 Main Street
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Phone | 1.828.898.2484
Fax | 1.828.898.8742
blassingamec@lmc.edu