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Physical Education Major: BS Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education is designed for students who have a love of physical activity and a special interest in teaching children and youth in physical education. The program of study provides excellent preparation for teaching careers in public school physical education programs and other related agencies such as YMCAs, YWCAs, Boys’ or Girls’ Clubs, and city or county public and private recreation programs and clubs.

Required Courses

  • EDU 200 Child and Adolescent Development and Exceptionalities - 3 credits
  • EDU 357 International and Cross-Cultural Education - 3 credits
  • HPE 210* Personal Health - 3 credits
  • HPE 230 Introduction to Physical Education - 3 credits
  • HPE 240 Introduction to Curriculum Materials in Physical Education - 3 credits
  • HPE 315 Adapted Physical Education - 3 credits
  • HPE 328** Applied Anatomy and Physiology - 3 credits
  • HPE 329 The Physiological Basis of Movement - 3 credits
  • HPE 335 Technology in Physical Activity Assessment - 3 credits
  • HPE 361^ Individual Activities and Games - 3 credits
  • HPE 362 Team Activities and Games - 3 credits
  • HPE 363 Elementary School Activities and Games - 3 credits
  • HPE 368 Educational Dance and Gymnastics, Stunts and Tumbling - 3 credits
  • HPE 401 Motor Development - 3 credits
  • HPE 413 Physiology of Exercise - 3 credits

Total: 45 Credits

~please note that a background check is required

Concentrations

Physical Education Teacher (Pre-K to 12) Certification

  • HPE 441 Teaching, Organization, Administration: Elementary School PE - 3 credits
  • HPE 445 Teaching, Organization, Administration: Secondary PE - 3 credits
  • HPE 475 Student Teaching (PreK-12) - 9 credits
  • HPE 476 ^^Student Teaching Seminar - 3 credits
  • HIS XXX One U.S. History course - 3 credits
  • ENG XXX One English course above ENG100 - 3 credits

First Aid Certification is required

Total Credit for Physical Education Certification = 63 credits

Physical Education Studies Concentration

Please note, Students in the Physical Education Studies Concentration must complete a minor.
  • Choose one course:
    • HPE 490 Departmental Internship in Physical Education - 3 credits
    • HPE 491 University Internship in Physical Education - 3 credits
    • HPE 492 Professional Internship in Physical Education - 3 credits
    • BUS 411 ^^ Sport in American Society - 3 credits 
  • Minor Program Requirements - 15-18 credits

*approved substitution to meet Liberal Arts Core Tier I Health and Wellness

**approved substitution to meet Liberal Arts Core Tier II Natural Science

^meets Stage 2 University Writing Requirement

^^meets Stage 3 University Writing Requirement