Physical Education, B.S. (Certifiable for PK-12 teaching)
A minor is not required with this major.
Physical Education Major Requirements (57 credits)
57 credits in physical education skill and lecture courses as follows:
Physical Education Major Courses (57 credits)
| PE 273 | Educational Games, Gymnastics & Dance | 2 |
| PE 279 | Skills & Strategies for Invasion Games | 2 |
| PE 280 | Skills & Strategies for Net and Wall Games | 2 |
| DAN 272 | Creative Dance in Education | 2 |
| PE 111 | Introduction to Physical Education | 2 |
| PE 299 | Psycho-Social Aspects of Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 305 | Assessments in Physical and Health Education | 3 |
| PE 420 | Lifespan Motor Development | 3 |
| PE 374 | Methods of Teaching Health-Related Fitness | 3 |
| PE 210 | Methods of Teaching School Health Education | 3 |
| PE 405 | Elementary Methods in Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 406 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 416 | Program Development in Physical and Health Education | 3 |
| PE 417 | Secondary Methods in Physical and Health Education | 3 |
| PE 422 | Motor Learning and Skill Acquisitions | 3 |
| EXS 207 | Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science I | 3 |
| EXS 208 | Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science II | 3 |
EXS 407 Exercise Physiology and Applied Biomechanics 3 credits
PE 274 Lifetime Activities I 2 credits
PE 276 Lifetime Activities II 2 credits
PE 281 Skills and Strategies for Individual Sports/Activities 2 credits
DAN electives 2 credits
Professional Education Courses (16 credits)
| EDT 315 | Educational Technology in the Secondary School Classroom | 1 |
| EDTE 314 | Applying Learning Theories in Diverse Settings (K-12 Programs) | 3 |
| EDSC 417 | Student Teaching (Elementary P.E.) | 6 |
| EDSC 419 | Student Teaching (Secondary School P.E.) | 6 |
EDT 315, EDF 415, EDSC 417, and EDSC 419: Require admission to the professional program prior to enrollment.
Related Requirements (24 credits)
EDF 215 Education in a Multicultural Society 3 credits
Total Credit Hours: 120