Physical Education (B.S.Ed.)

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71 MAJOR HOURS, 128 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

Non-departmental Requirements (38 hours)

Four-Year Plan

The following is an example of a four-year plan. Students may have individual reasons for changing the order of the following curriculum. Students must consult with their academic advisors and follow all Divisional procedures before completing their schedules and the registration process.

FIRST YEAR

First Semester 17 hours

Second Semester 15-17 hours

Aesthetic Experience 1-3cr
Electives-Minor 3cr

SECOND YEAR

First Semester 16 hours

Second Semester 16 hours

Electives-Minor 3cr
Humanities-Fine Arts/Diversity 3cr
IdEA Foundation 3cr

THIRD YEAR

First Semester 18 hours

Electives-Minor 6cr
IdEA Capstone 3cr

Second Semester 16 hours

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester 17 hours

Electives-Minor 6cr

Second Semester 16 hours

Student Teaching Semester