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Physical Education Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

For requirements for entry into and completion of teacher licensure programs, see Professional Education: Admission, Retention and Completion of Teacher Education Programs, this catalog.

I. Required Courses

BIOL 1117 General Biology: Form and Function (4 credits)
or BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 1212 Introductory Biology II (4 credits)
BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits)
HLTH 2100 Community First Aid (1 credit)
PHED 2100 Foundations of Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 3100 Motor Development (2 credits)
PHED 3110 Motor Learning (2 credits)
PHED 3200 Kinesiology (3 credits)
PHED 3300 Physiology of Exercise and Nutrition (3 credits)
PHED 3400 Adapted Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 3449 Psychosocial Aspects of Sport in U.S. Culture (4 credits)
PHED 3504 Methods and Activities for Teaching Rhythms and Dance (2 credits)
PHED 3505 Methods and Activities for Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 3604 Methods and Activities for Teaching Team Sports (2 credits)
PHED 3605 Methods and Activities for Teaching Individual Sports (2 credits)
PHED 3607 Methods and Activities for Teaching Fitness Activities (2 credits)
PHED 4300 Organization and Administration of Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 4400 Curriculum and Assessment in Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 4920 Physical Education Seminar (2 credits)

Subtotal 53 Credits

II. Required Electives

A. Coaching Electives (select 2 courses)

PHED 2610 Athletic Training (2 credits)
PHED 3700 Baseball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3710 Basketball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3720 Football Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3730 Golf Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3740 Ice Hockey Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3750 Soccer Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3760 Softball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3770 Swimming Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3780 Tennis Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3790 Track and Field Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3800 Volleyball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3810 Wrestling Coaching (2 credits)

 

B. Aquatics Electives (select 1 course)

PHED 1116 Swimmers (1 credit)
PHED 2630 Lifeguard Training (3 credits)
PHED 2640 Water Safety Instructor (3 credits)
Note: 2 of the 3 credits from PHED 2640 may also apply in part A.

Subtotal 5-7 Credits

III. Required Professional Education Courses

For specific courses, see Professional Education: Secondary, this catalog.

Subtotal 34 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 92-94 Credits

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SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

The following is a list of required Physical Education B.S. courses arranged by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible.

Note: With proper planning and in consultation with the academic advisor a student may complete the academic degree in 128 semester credits. It is possible, in some circumstances, that courses in a student's Liberal Education program may be used in the academic major.

Freshman

BIOL 1117 General Biology: Form and Function
or BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I
HLTH 2100 Community First Aid
PHED 2100 Foundations of Physical Education
Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology
PHED 3100 Motor Development
PHED 3110 Motor Learning
PHED 3449 Psychosocial Aspects of Sport in U.S. Culture
Aquatic Elective
Major Required Electives
Take PPST in the Education department
Complete Liberal Education requirements

Junior

PHED 3200 Kinesiology
PHED 3300 Physiology of Exercise and Nutrition
PHED 3400 Adapted Physical Education
PHED 3504 Methods and Activities for Teaching Rhythms and Dance
PHED 3505 Methods and Activities for Teaching Elementary PE
PHED 3604 Methods and Activities for Teaching Team Sports
PHED 3605 Methods and Activities for Teaching Individual Sports
PHED 3607 Methods and Activities for Teaching Fitness Activities
Complete Major Required Electives
Professional Education requirements

Senior

PHED 4300 Organization and Administration of Physical Education
PHED 4400 Curriculum and Assessment in Physical Education
PHED 4920 Directed Group Study: Physical Education Seminar
Complete Professional Education requirements
Student Teaching