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 following 43-45 credits of General Education courses, 33 credits of professional education courses, and the Physical Education major courses.
| Professional Education Courses |
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| 5100:210 |
Characteristics of Learners |
3 credits |
| 5100:211 |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
3 credits |
| 5500:310 |
Instructional Design |
3 credits |
| 5500:311 |
instructional Resources |
3 credits |
| 5500:320 |
Diversity of Learners |
3 credits |
| 5500:330 |
Classroom Management |
3 credits |
| 5100:410 |
Professional Issues in Education |
3 credits |
| 5550:494 |
Student Teaching Colloquium for Physical & Health Ed. |
3 credits |
| 5550:494 |
Student Teaching for Physical and Health Education |
3 credits |
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| Major Courses |
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| Area 1 |
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| 5550:102 |
Fitness and Contemporary Activities |
3 credits |
| 5550:308 |
Dance and Tumbling |
3 credits |
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| Area 2 |
Choose at least 4 credits from the following |
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| 5550:204 |
Soccer and Swimming |
2 credits |
| 5550:205 |
Basketball and Track/Field |
2 credits |
| 5550:306 |
Badminton and Golf |
2 credits |
| 5550:307 |
Tennis and Volleyball |
2 credits |
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| Area 3 |
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| 3100:130 |
Principles of Microbiology |
3 credits |
| 3100:200,201 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Lab |
4 credits |
| 3100:202,203 |
Human Anatomy and PhysiologyII, Lab |
4 credits |
| 5550:130 |
Physical Education Activities for Children |
2 credits |
| 5550:193 |
Orientation to Teaching Physical Education |
3 credits |
| 5550:195 |
Concepts of Games and play |
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 |
| 5550:345 |
Instructional Techniques for Children in Physical Ed. |
3 credits |
| 5550:346 |
Instructional Techniques: Secondary Physical Ed. |
3 credits |
| 5550:450 |
Organization and Administration of Physical Ed., Intramurals, & Athletics |
3 credits |
| 5550:452 |
Foundations of Physical Education |
3 credits |
| 5550:454 |
Resident Outdoor Education |
3 credits |