Physical Education B.A.
Degree Requirements
A major in Physical Education is achieved by completion of the following requirements in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
Required Core Courses
| PED 125 | Foundations of Physical Educ | 1 Course Credit |
| PED 315 | Motor Behavior Across Lifespan | 1 Course Credit |
| PED 335 | Integ Biomech & Exercise Phy I | 1 Course Credit |
| PED 340 | Integ Biomec & Exercise Phy II | 1 Course Credit |
Required Capstone
| PED 492 | Physical Education Seminar | 1 Course Credit |
Required Distribution Courses
One of the following two options chosen in consultation with the adviser in Physical Education and Health:
Two one-credit PED courses chosen from
| PED 245 | Dance Education | 1 Course Credit |
| PED 246 | Individual & Team Sports I | 1 Course Credit |
| PED 247 | Individual & Team Sports II | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| PED 250 | Aquatics | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
One one-credit PED course, chosen from
| PED 245 | Dance Education | 1 Course Credit |
| PED 246 | Individual & Team Sports I | 1 Course Credit |
| PED 247 | Individual & Team Sports II | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| PED 250 | Aquatics | 1 Course Credit |
Four 1/4-credit 200-level PED courses in addition to the two 1/4-credit 200 level PED courses required in the General Education program
Required Additional PED Course
One additional one-credit PED course, chosen in consultation with the adviser in the Physical Education and Health Program
Required Collateral Courses
| BIO 101 | Human Anatomy & Phys I | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 215 | Significant Issues in Health | 1 Course Credit |
Exploring the Major — A student interested in a Physical Education major should contact a Program faculty member as early as possible to explore areas of concentration. (See Course Sequencing Considerations below.)
Admission to the Major— An interview with program faculty members and a program recommendation are required for admission to the Physical Education major.
Course Sequencing Considerations (in order to complete degree requirements within eight terms) — A student with an interest in Physical Education as a major is advised to register as early as the first term for PED 125, BIO 101, and PEH 100. These courses are foundational to continued work in the major. Physical Education major courses are taught in alternating years, so it is important to begin the sequence as early as possible. Junior standing is preferred for PED 492, but this course may be taken in the senior year as well.
Proficiency Requirements for Retention in and Completion of the Major — A grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher in each required Physical Education major course and in each prerequisite and collateral course is required for continuation in the major. Students not receiving a grade of C or higher may repeat that particular course to raise the grade while remaining in the major program. Certification in First Aid/CPR must be completed by the first term of the Senior year. May be met by taking HLT 109: Comprehensive First Aid.
Other Considerations or Recommendations — Students majoring in Physical Education are expected to hold a Labor position for at least one term within the Physical Education Program, Seabury Center, or Intramurals.