DIVISIONS

Physical Education

Health and physical fitness are vital to the well-being of young and old alike. Physical educators play an important role in the wellness education of our nation's youth.

The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education degree program is designed to prepare majors for entry into the professional teaching ranks or allied areas, such as coaching, requiring a knowledge of physical education training. This degree also carries with it the certification for health education (K-12). Students wishing to certify will student teach six weeks in elementary physical education and six weeks in secondary physical education and health.

Courses for a B.S. in Physical Education
Grades K-12 Certification

Ped 100: Lifetime Physical Fitness and Development
Ped 104: First Aid/CPR and Care of Recreational Injuries
Ped 216: Movement Education
Ped 316: Methods of Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School
Ped 318: Physiology of Exercise
Ped 326: Physical Growth and Motor Development
Ped 336: Kinesiology
Ped 350: Psychological Aspects of Physical Education and Sport
Ped 411: History of Physical Education
Ped 415: Sociology of Sports
Hlt 209: Personal, School and Community Health
Hlt 276: Practicum in Health
Rec 305: Adaptive Physical Education and Recreation for Special Populations
Bio 110: Biology with lab
Bio 210: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Psy 102: General Psychology
Psy 212: Educational Psychology
His 107: History of the United States to 1865 or His 108: History of the United States since 1865
Pos 205: American Government and Politics
3 hours of physical or earth science
Cis 109: Instructional Technology
Cis 310: Multimedia Technology
Edu 249: Sophomore Early Field Experience
Edu 325: Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children
Edu 335: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
Edu 349: Junior Early Field Experience
Edu 386: Foundations of Education
Edu 401: Student Teaching in the Secondary School
Edu 402: Methods in Secondary Subject Areas
Edu 404: Tests and Measurements
Edu 420: Secondary Classroom Organization and Management

Six additional hours selected from:

Ped 105: Beginning Folk and Square Dance
Ped 107: Weight Training
Ped 108: Lifetime Sports-Bowling and Golf
Ped 109: Lifetime Sports-Volleyball and Wallyball
Ped 110: Lifetime Sports-Archery, Badminton, Skiing
Ped 111: Beginning Swimming
Ped 112: Lifetime Sports-Racquetball and Tennis
Ped 113: Gymnastics and Recreational Activities
Ped 119: Intermediate Swimming
Ped 120: Tap Dance
Ped 130: Musical Theatre Dance
Ped 150: Jazz Dance I
Ped 160: Modern Theatre Dance
Ped 210: Camping and Outdoor Education
Ped 211: Advanced Swimming
Ped 214: Aerobic Fitness
Ped 219: Advanced Lifesaving
Ped 225: Water Safety Instructor
Ped 246: Jazz Dance II

Grades K-12 Health Certification
Physical education and biology majors must successfully complete the following courses to become certified to teach health in grades K-12:

Ped 104: First Aid/CPR and Care Rec. Injuries
Bio 210: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Hlt 209 & 276: Personal School Health/Practicum
Hlt 328: Methods of Teaching Health Pre-K-12
Hlt 333: Nutrition
Hlt 340: Drug Education
Psy 215: Psychology of Personality or 314: Abnormal Psychology
Soc 211: Sociology of the Family

Courses for a Minor in Athletic Coaching

Atr 175: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Ped 104: First Aid/CPR and Care Rec. Injuries
Ped 230: Coaching as a Profession
Ped 376: Practicum in Athletic Coaching
Ped 318 or 336: Phys of Exercise or Kinesiology
Ped 415: Sociology of Sports

Four hours selected from:

Ped 378: Theory and Practice of Coaching Basketball
Ped 380: Theory and Practice of Coaching Baseball/Softball
Ped 381: Theory and Practice of Coaching Football
Ped 382: Theory and Practice of Coaching Cross Country and Track and Field
Ped 383: Theory and Practice of Coaching Tennis and Volleyball
Ped 384: Theory and Practice of Coaching Soccer and Wrestling
Rec 308: Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Recreation

DIVISIONS

Physical Education

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