2016-2017 Undergraduate General Catalog


Physical Education Major

38 Credit Hours

Required Courses: 27 credits

EXSC 120Introduction to Exercise and Sport Sciences

3

EXSC 277Motor Development

2

EXSC 320Physiology of Exercise

4

EXSC 322Structural Kinesiology

3

PE 220Individual and Team Sports

2

PE 252Outdoor Education

1

PE 266Methods for Teaching Elementary Physical Education

3

PE 270Aquatics

1

PE 280Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

3

PE 290Teaching of Dance

1

PE 313Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport

2

PE 340Adapted Physical Education

2

Required Supportive Courses: 11 credits

BIOL 110Biology and Human Concerns

4

OR

BIOL 120Biological Principles I

4

 

BIOL 150Human Anatomy

4

SOCI 110Contemporary Society

3

It is recommended that Physical Education majors also complete the additional course work required for endorsements in Health Education and Coaching.

Physical Education Sample Plan of Study

Following is one possible way to complete the major.  

Students should fill in gaps with coursework required for the core curriculum and other majors/minors to take an average of 14 credit hours each fall and spring, and 3-4 credit hours each Interim.  Total credit hours needs to be 124 for degree completion.

First Year

Fall Semester

FYS 110First Year Seminar I

4

Core, Major, Minor or Elective Course

3-4

Interim

Spring Semester

FYS 111First Year Seminar II

4

Second Year

Fall Semester

Interim

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

Interim

Spring Semester

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Interim

Spring Semester