Physical Education Major

34 Credit Hours

Required Courses: 23 credits

EXSC 1200	Introduction to Exercise and Sport Sciences	3
EXSC 2200	Motor Development	2
EXSC 2220	Structural Kinesiology	3
PHED 2320	Individual and Team Sports	2
PHED 2330	Teaching of Dance	1
PHED 2410	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
PHED 3310	Adapted Physical Education	2
PHED 3320	Outdoor Education	1
PHED 3410	Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sports	2

One of the following courses: 3 or 4 credit hours

EXSC 2110	Science of Exercise	3
EXSC 2210	Physiology of Exercise	4

Required Supportive Courses: 11 credits

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

One Intro Biology Course: 4 credit hours

Take one of the following courses:

BIOL 1000	Biology and Human Concerns	4
BIOL 1100	Biological Principles I	4

Two additional required courses: 7 credit hours

Take both of the following courses:

BIOL 1022	Human Anatomy	4
SOCI 1000	Contemporary Society	3

Physical Education Sample Plan of Study

Following is one possible way to complete the major.  Students must also declare an All-Grades Education major and are encouraged to declare a Health Education major and Coaching minor.

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.

Physical Education Sample Plan of Study [This will open a Google Sheet, which you can view as well as make and save a copy of.]