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

Freshman Seminar and General Education: 45 (44)*

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 majors 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)

Content Courses: 34 Sem. Hrs.

• EXPH 3450. Kinesiology (3 credits)
• EXPH 4120. Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
• HLTH 2100. Applied Nutrition (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)
• KIN 2000. Foundations of Human Movement Studies (3 credits)
• KIN 2200. Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
• KIN 4150. Organization and Administration (3 credits)
• PED 1010. Wellness and Fitness (1 credit)
• PED 1380. Rhythms and Dance (1 credit)
• PED 1340. Swimming (1 credit)
• PED 1460. Weight Training (1 credit)
• PED 4100. Adapted Physical Education (3 credits)
• PED 4200. Health and Physical Education Content Knowledge (3 credits)
• RSA 3000. Recreation and Sport in Indigenous Cultures (3 credits)

Professional Studies Core: 12 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 2100. Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDN 3130. Disciplinary Literacy (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: 24 Sem. Hrs.

• PED 3420. Introduction to Health/PE (3 credits)
• PED 3060. Elementary School Methods Health/PE (3 credits)
• PED 3070. Middle School Methods Health/PE (3 credits)
• PED 3080. High School Health/PE Methods (3 credits)
• PED 4060. Current Issues in Health and PE (3 credits)
• EDN 4490. Internship (Full Semester) (9 credits)

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.