Physical Education Major Curriculum
Core Courses
| Department | Course # |
Course Name |
Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 211 | Human Anatomy |
3 |
| Biology | 212 | Human Physiology |
4 |
| Kinesiology | 280 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| Kinesiology | 350 | Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
| Kinesiology OR Physical Education |
370 395 |
Weight Training and Conditioning Resistance Training for Physical Education Majors ** (see below) |
3
3
|
Required Courses (36 or 37 credits * see notes below)
| Department | Course # |
Course Name |
Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology | 104 | Basic First Aid |
1 (or equivalent certification) |
| Physical Education |
190 |
Movement Activities: PreK-2 |
2 |
| Physical Education |
191 |
Innovative Games and Lead-up Activities |
2 |
| Physical Education |
192 |
Outdoor Recreation and Leisure Activities |
2 |
| Physical Education |
193 |
Adventure, Challenge and Cooperative Activities in Physical Education |
2 |
| Physical Education |
224 |
PreK-12 Methods for Swimming |
2 |
| Physical Education |
266 |
Dance |
3 |
| Physical Education |
279 |
PreK-12 Stunts and Tumbling |
2 |
| Physical Education |
295 |
Class Management and Instruction in Physical Education |
3 |
| Physical Education |
373 |
Adapted Physical Education |
3 |
| Physical Education |
375 |
Lifespan Motor Development |
2 |
| Physical Education |
393 |
Instructional Methods for Middle School Physical Education |
2 |
| Physical Education |
394 |
Instructional Methods for High School Physical Education |
2 |
| Physical Education |
421 |
Evaluation, Assessment and Technology |
3 |
| Physical Education |
441 |
Organization and Administration of Physical Education |
2 |
| Physical Education |
460 |
History and Philosophy of Physical Education |
2 |
| Physical Education |
472 |
PreK-12 Physical Education Curriculum |
2 |
| Physical Education |
200+ |
Elective |
3 |
Other
| Department | Course # |
Course Name |
Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Education |
105 | Active Lifestyle |
2 |
| Physical Education |
392 | Instructional Methods for Elementary School Physical Education |
3 |
Notes:
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A student may choose between taking the course KIN 104 or receive an equivalent certification from a recognized agency. In the latter case, one credit will be waived.
-
Total credits required, including core, required and elective courses, are 54 or 55 credits, depending upon the source of first aid certification.
- For general education requirements and criterion for Admission I (admission to licensure program) and Admission II (admission to student teaching), refer to the Professional Education Program (PEP) handout.
**Physical Education (PE) 395 is required instead of Kinesiology 370 for students admitted to the University Fall 2012 or later.
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