Physical Education, B.S.
The physical education option provides the educational preparation for a career in the teaching profession. Students earn a degree that prepares them to teach physical education in grades K-12. The addition of the strength and conditioning emphasis provides the knowledge and skills necessary to become a strength and conditioning coach. In order to earn a teaching certification, students must comply with the requirements described in the College of Education section on page 82 of the catalog. Specific requirements involve criteria for admission and retention to the teacher education program and admission to student teaching.
Requirements
1. Core Curriculum (core hours depending on the number of coupled courses): (39-63 hours)
2. Major: Physical Education (41 hours)
Kinesiology Core (14 hours)
Foundation Courses (24 hours)
Emphasis Courses (choose 6 hours)
3. Associated Requirements (25 hours)
4. Electives as needed to complete (124 hours)