Physical Education Major (Bachelor of Science)
A student majoring in physical education must complete the major core requirements, one concentration, the required cognates for that concentration, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Students pursuing the concentration in preparation for teaching must also complete the secondary certification requirements as listed in the School of Education section of this bulletin.
Core Requirements:
| PETH 214 | Introduction to Physical Education and Recreation | 2 |
| PETH 225 | Prevention of Injuries | 2 |
| PETH 324 | Adapted Physical Education and Recreation | 3 |
| PETH 325 | Kinesiology | 4 |
| PETH 425 | Motor Learning | 4 |
| PETH 426 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| PETH 484 | Administration of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation | 3 |
| PETH 493 | History and Philosophy of Physical Education | 3 |
| PETH 496 | Seminar | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 26 |
Preparation for Teaching Concentration
Required Courses:
| HLTH 110 | Wellness for Living | 3 |
| HLTH 208 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| HLTH 217 | First Aid | 2 |
| HLTH 370 | Health Psychology (or PSYC 370) | 3 |
PEAC 120-190
| Physical Activity Courses | 4 |
| PETH 150 | Coaching Sports Activities: Strength Conditioning | 2 |
| PETH 151 | Coaching Sports Activities: Basketball | 2 |
| PETH 152 | Coaching Sports Activities: Volleyball | 2 |
| PETH 250 | Coaching Sports Activities: Soccer | 2 |
| PETH 251 | Coaching Sports Activities: Gynmnastics | 2 |
| PETH 252 | Coaching Sports Activities: Tennis/Golf | 2 |
| PETH 261 | Officiating of Sports Activities | 2 |
| PETH 262 | Officiating of Sports Activities | 2 |
| PETH 278 | Programming Intramural and Recreational Activities | 2 |
| PETH 360 | Advanced Principles of Coaching | 2 |
| PETH 366 | Coaching Practicum | 1 |
| PETH 395 | Teaching Secondary Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| PETH 473 | Teaching Elementary Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Physical Activity Courses: Select 4 activities classes. One from each of the following areas: Flag Football; Racquet Sports; Aquatics; Aerobics.
Cognates:
Fitness Management Concentration
Required Courses:
| HLTH 370 | Health Psychology (or PSYC 370) | 3 |
PEAC 107-177
| Physical Activity Courses | 2 |
PEAC 128
| Jogging | |
PEAC 133
| Aerobic Rhythm | |
PEAC 151
| Racquetball | |
| PETH 150 | Coaching Sports Activities: Strength Conditioning | 2 |
| PETH 205 | Water Safety Instructor's Course | 2 |
| PETH 252 | Coaching Sports Activities: Tennis/Golf | 2 |
| PETH 278 | Programming Intramural and Recreational Activities | 2 |
| PETH 350 | Internship Placement Orientation | 0 |
| PETH 427 | Fitness Evaluation Techniques (or HLTH 427) | 3 |
| PETH 490 | Internship in Fitness Management | 12 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Physical Activity Courses: Physical activity courses must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic advisor assigned by the department chair.
Electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic advisor.
Cognates: