Undergraduate Program in Physical Education
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 |
Credits |
| 5100:200 |
Introduction to Education |
3 |
| 5100:220 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
| 5500:230 |
Educational Technology |
3 |
| 5610:225 |
Introduction to Exceptionalities |
3 |
| 5100:300 |
Educational Equity & Excellence |
3 |
| 5500:360 |
Educational Planning |
3 |
| 5500:370 |
Educational Implementation |
3 |
| 5500:455 |
Literacy for Multi-Age Licensure |
3 |
| 5550:494 |
Student Teaching Colloquium for Physical & Health Education |
2 |
| 5550:495 |
Student Teaching for Physical and Health Education |
11 |
| Major Courses |
| Area 1 |
|
|
| 5550:102 |
PE Activities I: Fitness, Leisure, & Healthy Lifestyle |
3 |
| 5550:308 |
Dance and Tumbling |
3 |
| Area 2 |
|
|
| 5550:204 |
Individual and Team Sports |
2 |
| 5550:205 |
Team Sports |
2 |
| 5550:306 |
PE Activities IV: Badminton/Golf |
2 |
| 5550:307 |
PE Activities V: Tennis/Volleyball |
2 |
| Area 3 |
|
|
| 3100:200,201 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Lab |
4 |
| 3100:202,203 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Lab |
4 |
| 5550:130 |
Physical Education Activities for Children |
2 |
| 5550:193 |
Orientation to Physical and Health Education |
3 |
| 5550:201 |
Kinesiology |
3 |
| 5550:202 |
Diagnosis of Motor Skills |
3 |
| 5550:203 |
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education |
3 |
| 5550:211 |
First Aid and CPR |
2 |
| 5550:235 |
Concepts of Motor Development and Learning |
3 |
| 5550:245 |
Adapted Physical Education |
3 |
| 5550:302 |
Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
| 5550:335 |
Movement Experiences for Children |
3 |
| 5550:446 |
Instructional Techniques: Secondary Physical Education |
3 |
| 5550:447 |
Instructional Techniques for Children in Physical Education |
3 |
| 5550:450 |
Organization & Administration of Physical Education, Intramurals, & Athletics |
3 |
| 5550:452 |
Foundations of Sport Science, Physical and Health Education |
3 |
| 5560:454 |
Resident Outdoor Education |
2 |
