Physical Education Major

37-38 Credit Hours

Required Courses: 26-27 credits

EXSC 120	Introduction to Exercise and Sport Sciences	3
EXSC 277	Motor Development	2
EXSC 310	Science of Exercise (SI)	3
	OR
EXSC 320	Physiology of Exercise	4
EXSC 322	Structural Kinesiology	3
PE 220	Individual and Team Sports	2
PE 252	Outdoor Education	1
PE 266	Methods for Teaching Elementary Physical Education	3
PE 270	Aquatics	1
PE 280	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
PE 290	Teaching of Dance	1
PE 313	Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport	2
PE 340	Adapted Physical Education	2

Required Supportive Courses: 11 credits

BIOL 110	Biology and Human Concerns (NS)	4
	OR
BIOL 120	Biological Principles I (NS)	4
BIOL 150	Human Anatomy	4
SOCI 110	Contemporary Society (SS)	3

It is recommended that Physical Education majors also complete the additional course work required for endorsements in Health Education and Coaching.

Physical Education Sample Plan of Study

Following is one possible way to complete the major.  

Students should fill in gaps with coursework required for the core curriculum and other majors/minors to take an average of 14 credit hours each fall and spring, and 3-4 credit hours each Interim.  Total credit hours needs to be 124 for degree completion.

First Year

Fall Semester

FYS 110	First Year Seminar I (FS)	4
	Core, Major, Minor or Elective Course	3-4

Interim

Spring Semester

FYS 111

First Year Seminar II (FS)

4

Second Year

Fall Semester

Interim

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

Interim

Spring Semester

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Interim

Spring Semester