Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

HED 102	Personal Health	3
PED 140	Introduction to Movement Sciences	3
PED 206	Fundamental Movement and Its Analysis	3
PED 243	Foundations of Movement	3
PED 301	Principles of Teaching Activity	3
PED 409	Adapted Physical Education	3
PED 410	Evaluation and Measurement in Physical Education	3
PED 411	Kinesiology	3
PED 412	Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs: Prekindergarten through Grade Twelve	2
PED 420	Physiological Aspects of Exercise	3
TEN CREDIT HOURS OF COURSES in activities, including
PED 123	Outdoor Activities - Summer	1
PED 132	Beginning Gymnastics	2
PED 147	Rhythmic Activities	1
PED 205	Conditioning for Personal Fitness	2
PED 207	Motor Skill Development for Lifetime Wellness I	2
PED 208	Motor Skill Development for Lifetime Wellness II	2
Note: Students must also demonstrate basic-level competency in aquatics by providing evidence of satisfactory completion of an entry-level or higher swimming course or its equivalent prior to student teaching. Materials explaining ways to fulfill this requirement are available in the Department of Health and Physical Education.
Professional Courses
CEP 315	Educational Psychology	4
FNED 346	Schooling in a Democratic Society	4
PED 302	Practicum in Team Activities	3
PED 413	Creative Rhythms and Dance	3
PED 414	Practicum in Individual and Dual Activities	3
PED 426	Student Teaching in Physical Education	9
PED 428	Student Teaching Seminar in Health and Physical Education	1
Cognates
BIOL 108	Basic Principles of Biology (Note 1)	4
BIOL 231	Human Anatomy (Note 2)	4
BIOL 335	Human Physiology	4
SPED 300	Introduction to the Characteristics and Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities	4
Note 1: Students in the physical education curriculum who complete Biology 108 shall be considered to have fulfilled the Laboratory Science Category of General Education.
Note 2: Students in the physical education curriculum who complete Biology 231 shall be considered to have fulfilled the Science and Mathematics Category of General Education.
Total Credit Hours		82

Specialization in Adapted Physical Education

Students who anticipate working with special populations must meet the following additional requirements:

1. A minimum grade of B in each of the following courses: Physical Education 302, 409, 413, 414, 415; and Special Education 300, 525
2. Additional laboratory experiences with children with disabilities in Physical Education 409 and 415
3. A minimum of forty-five documented hours of experience with kindergarten through grade twelve schoolchildren in an adapted setting