Physical Education

Physical Education and Health

The Physical Education and Health major is founded on the belief that a person is happier, more productive, more self-assured, and better able to sustain these qualities as a result of maintaining good health and a sound body. In addition to teaching or coaching, students are prepared for careers as fitness instructors or health consultants. Some graduates continue their education in graduate school.
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Division of Health and Movement Sciences
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  • B.A. Degree — Physical Education Major

    In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Physical Education must complete the following program:

    BIOL2300 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 s.h. 
    HLTH1200 Principles of Healthful Living 2 s.h.
    HLTH2100 First Aid or
    HLTH2110 First Aid for Professional Rescuer 1 s.h.
    PHED1200 Motor Learning 2 s.h. 
    PHED1250 Calisthenics I 3 s.h.
    PHED2250 Calisthenics II 3 s.h.
    PHED2360 Teaching Sports and Games 3 s.h.
    PHED2380 Movement and Rhythm Activities 3 s.h.
    PHED3280 The Foundations of Physical Education 3 s.h.
    PHED3320 Directed Teaching 1 s.h.
    PHED3330 Methods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education 3 s.h.
    PHED3340 Anatomical and Mechanical Kinesiology 3 s.h.
    PHED/RECR3430 Special Physical Education/Leisure 3 s.h.
    PHED4360 Physiology of Exercise 3 s.h. 
    HMSC4320 Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics 3 s.h.
    HMSC4900 Research I 2 s.h.
    HMSC4910 Research II 1 s.h.
    Swimming Proficiency
    (This requirement can be met through PHED0140, PHED0360, PHED0480, PHED0610, or PHED2240 or completion of a prescribed sequence of swimming skills under the observation of a trained instructor.)
    Completion of teacher education requirements as presented by the School of Education.

  • Teacher Certification in Physical Education

    1. FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS EARNING K-8 and 5-12 ENDORSEMENTS: Students majoring in Physical Education who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with elementary and secondary Physical Education endorsement must complete the Secondary Education Program .
    2. FOR NON-PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Non-Physical Education majors desiring a Physical Education secondary endorsement (5-12) in Iowa must complete the Secondary Education Program (with PHED3330 Teaching of K-12 Physical Education and PHED3320 Directed Teaching as the appropriate methods courses), a major in a secondary teaching field, and the following courses:
      3. BIOL2300 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 s.h.
      HLTH2100 First Aid or
      HLTH2110 First Aid for Professional Rescuer 1 s.h.
      PHED1200 Motor Learning 2 s.h.
      PHED1250 Calisthenics I 3 s.h.
      PHED2360 Teaching Sports and Games 3 s.h.
      PHED2380 Movement and Rhythm Activities 3 s.h.
      PHED3280 The Foundations of Physical Education 3 s.h.
      PHED3340 Anatomical and Mechanical Kinesiology 3 s.h.
      PHED3430 Special Physical Education/Leisure 3 s.h.
    3. FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION OR NON-PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS WHO WANT A COACHING ENDORSEMENT (K-12):

      Students who will be eligible for an Iowa Teacher's certificate with a teaching endorsement may earn an Iowa coaching endorsement by completing the following courses:
      4. ATHT3100 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 s.h.
      BIOL2300 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 s.h.
      HLTH2100 First Aid or
      HLTH2110 First Aid for Professional Rescuer 1 s.h.
      PHED3410 Theory of Coaching 1 s.h.
      PSYC2250 Developmental Psychology 3 s.h.


      Students who are not eligible for an Iowa Teacher's certificate may complete the requirements for an Iowa coaching authorization by completing the following courses:
      ATHT3100 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 s.h.
      BIOL2300 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 s.h.
      HLTH2100 First Aid or
      HLTH2110 First Aid for the Professional Rescuer 1 s.h.
      PHED3410 Theory of Coaching 1 s.h.
      PSYC2250 Developmental Psychology 3 s.h.
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