B.A. Degree — Physical Education Major

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.

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