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Physical Education: Undergraduate Program

Required Coursework

Students are prepared to obtain licensure to teach PreK-12 physical education in public and private schools, as well as pursue career opportunities related to the teaching and programming of sport, fitness, and recreational activities. A student majoring in Physical Education needs to complete the 42 credits of General Education courses, 37 credits of professional education courses, and the Physical Education major courses.

Professional Education Courses

5100:200 Introduction to Education 3 credits
5100:220 Educational Psychology 3 credits
5500:230 Educational Technology 3 credits
5610:225 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3 credits
5100:300 Educational Equity & Excellence 3 credits
5500:360 Educational Planning 3 credits
5500:370 Educational Implementation 3 credits
5500:455 Literacy for Multi-Age Licensure 3 credits
5550:494 Student Teaching Colloquium for Physical & Health Education 2 credits
5550:495 Student Teaching for Physical and Health Education 11 credits

Major Courses

Area 1    
5550:102 PE Activities I: Fitness, Leisure, & Healthy Lifestyle 3 credits
5550:308 Dance and Tumbling 3 credits
     
Area 2
5550:204 Individual and Team Sports 2 credits
5550:205 Team Sports 2 credits
5550:306 PE Activities IV: Badminton/Golf 2 credits
5550:307 PE Activities V: Tennis/Volleyball 2 credits
     
Area 3
3100:200,201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Lab 4 credits
3100:202,203 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Lab 4 credits
5550:130 Physical Education Activities for Children 2 credits
5550:193 Orientation to Physical and Health Education 3 credits
5550:201 Kinesiology 3 credits
5550:202 Diagnosis of Motor Skills 3 credits
5550:203 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education 3 credits
5550:211 First Aid and CPR 2 credits
5550:235 Concepts of Motor Development and Learning 3 credits
5550:245 Adapted Physical Education 3 credits
5550:302 Physiology of Exercise 3 credits
5550:335 Movement Experiences for Children 3 credits
5550:446 Instructional Techniques: Secondary Physical Education 3 credits
5550:447 Instructional Techniques for Children in Physical Education 3 credits
5550:450 Organization & Administration of Physical Education, Intramurals, & Athletics 3 credits
5550:452 Foundations of Sport Science, Physical and Health Education 3 credits
5560:454 Resident Outdoor Education 2 credits
     
     
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