Physical Education (B.S.Ed.)

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75-76 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Physical Education majors help children develop fundamental motor skills that lead to the promotion of healthy lifestyles and positive attitudes toward lifelong physical activity. In addition, physical educators commonly serve as coaches for interscholastic sports. There are unique requirements associated with teacher certification and licensure that are standard across the Teacher Education program. Please see Admission to Teacher Education for details.

Departmental Requirements (37-38 Hours)

HLTH 370 - Stress Management (C) 3
KSS 240 - Organization/Administration of Kinesiology and Sport Science 3
PE 180 - Foundations of HPER (C) 2
PE 200 - Professional Preparation: Fitness (C) 1
PE 202 - Professional Preparation: Individual & Dual Activities (C) 1
PE 203 - Professional Preparation: Team Activities (C) 1
PE 204 - Professional Preparation: Rhythm & Dance (C) 1
PE 296 - Field Experience (C) 1
PE 350 - Exercise Physiology (C) 3
PE 352 - Adapted Physical Education (C) 3
PE 354 - Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries (C) 2
PE 360 - K-8 Physical Education Methods (C) 2
PE 394 - Internship (C) 1 hour required
PE 452 - Motor Learning & Development (C) 3
PE 454 - Biomechanics (C) 3
PE 480 - 7-12 Methods of Teaching PE (C) 3
PE Elective 1 cr
Select one from the following (3-4 hours):
KSS 353 - Kinesiology (C) 3
Or
PHGY 220 - Human Anatomy/Physiology I 4
And
PHGY 220L - Human Anatomy/Physiology Laboratory

Physical Education (B.S.Ed.)

75-76 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Departmental Requirements (37-38 Hours)

Nondepartmental Requirements (38 hours)