Health/Physical Education (K-12), B.S.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Please note that many major have specific general education requirements. Please see a faculty advisor in your department if you need further clarification. You will be required to take the following courses to meet your general education and health/physical education (K-12) requirements including:

• PED 1380. Rhythms and Dance (1 credit)

Freshman Seminar and General Education: 45 (44)*

Essential Standards: 40 Sem. Hrs.

• PED 1010. Wellness and Fitness (1 credit)
• PED 1380. Rhythms and Dance (1 credit) (also meets Gen Ed. Req.)^*
• PED 2000. Motor Learning and Development (1 credit)
• PED 2040. Adaptive Physical Education (1 credit)
• PED 2060. Nutrition (1 credit)
• PED 2070. Technology Applications in HPER (1 credit)
• PED 3120. PE and Sport in Contemporary Society (3 credits)
• PED 3480. Kinesiology (3 credits)
• PED 3490. Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
• PED 4120. Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
• PED 4150. Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics (3 credits)
• PED 4240. Tests and Measurement in Physical Education (3 credits)
• 2 1-hour coaching course(s)
• HLTH 1060. Safety and First Aid (1 credit)
• HLTH 3300. Health Promotion and Fitness Skills (3 credits)
• HLTH 3650. Epidemiology of Human Diseases (3 credits)
• HLTH 3770. Drugs, Society, and Behavior (3 credits)
• HLTH 4100. Health and Fitness Behavior Changes (3 credits)
• HLTH 4700. Planning, Administration, and Evaluation of Programs (3 credits)

Professional Studies Core: 12 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 2100. Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDN 3130. Content Area Reading (3 credits)
• EDN 3150. Developmental Perspectives of Educational Psychology (Grades K‐12) (3 credits)
• SED 3310. Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)

Content Pedagogy: 20 Sem. Hrs.

• PED 3000. Health/PE Activities for Grades K-3 (2 credits)
• PED 3170. Health/PE Activities for Grades 4-6 (2 credits)
• PED 3175. Health/PE Activities in Grades 7-9 (2 credits)
• PED 3020. Health/PE Activities in Grades 10-12 (2 credits)
• PED 4040. Classroom Discipline (1 credit)
• PED 4060. Health/PE Teaching Seminar (2 credits)
• EDN 4490. Internship (Full Semester) (9 credits)

General Electives: 3 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.

NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure in Health/Physical Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their college career. Consultation with the Program Coordinator or program advisor prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.