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Physical Education Major (Bachelor of Science)

A student majoring in physical education must complete 55 credits in the major core, the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Washington State certification is available in Physical Education by also completing a Bachelor of Education. See School of Education and Psychology for certification requirements.

Cognates:

BIOL 121Anatomy and Physiology

4
BIOL 122Anatomy and Physiology

4
BIOL 123Anatomy and Physiology

4
MATH 106Introduction to Statistics

4

Core Requirements:

HLTH 110Wellness for Living

3
HLTH 210Ethics in the Health Sciences

2
HLTH 217First Aid

2
HLTH 370/PSYC 370Health Psychology

3
PEAC 120-190Physical Activity Courses

4
PETH 145Principles of Coaching

2
PETH 205Water Safety Instructor

2
PETH 214Introduction to Exercise Science and Physical Education

2
PETH 225Care and Prevention of Injuries

3
PETH 253Coaching Team Sports

2
PETH 254Coaching Individual Sports

2
PETH 261Officiating of Sports Activities

2
PETH 324Adapted Physical Education and Recreation

3
PETH 325Biomechanics

4
PETH 353Coaching Strength and Conditioning

2
PETH 366Coaching Practicum

1
PETH 396Methods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education and Health

4
PETH 425Motor Learning

4
PETH 426Physiology of Exercise

4
PETH 484Administration of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

2
PETH 493History and Philosophy of Physical Education

2
PETH 495/HLTH 495Colloquium

0
PETH 496/HLTH 496Senior Seminar

3
Total Credit Hours:55

Physical Activity Courses: Select 4 activities classes. One from each of the following areas: Individual Sports, Team Sports, Racquet Sports, and Aerobic Activity.

Colloquium: Eight quarters required or two quarters for every year in residence as a declared Physical Education Major at WWU, whichever is less.

PETH 496 Senior Seminar is waived for Physical Education majors completing a dual degree with the Bachelor of Education. Those three credits may be fulfilled with any HLTH, PEAC, or PETH class.