Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education
The Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education is designed for students who want to teach physical education in elementary, middle, and/or secondary school. This degree will also help prepare students who seek careers in wellness, recreation, and coaching. This program will provide both elementary and secondary physical education endorsements.
Graduation Requirements
Total minimum credits required: 122 credits
General Education Requirements: 46 credits
Major Course Requirements: 47 credits
PE Endorsement: 29 credits
Coaching endorsement: 2 credits*
*A student may add PED 242 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries (2 credits) to complete the coaching endorsement.
Physical Education Major Requirements (47 credits):
- EDU 200Introduction to Education (Elementary and Secondary) & Field Experience (1 credit)
- EDU 215Educational Psychology (3 credits)
- EDU 250Foundation of American Education (2 credits)
- EDU 270Principles of Education (Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary) & Field Experience II (2 credits)
- EDU 310Integrating Technology in the Classroom (2 credits)
- EDU 370Human Relations Skills for Educators (1 credit)
- PSY 104Child & Adolescent Development (3 credits)
- ESE 315Survey of Exceptional Students (3 credits)
- ESE 325Behavior Management in the Classroom (3 credits)
- ERE 312Reading in Secondary Education Content Areas (3 credits)
- EDU 325Specific Methods in Elementary PE (3 credits)
- EDU 326Practicum in Elementary PE (1 credit)
- EDU 327Specific Methods in Secondary PE (3 credits)
- EDU 328Practicum in Secondary PE (1 credit)
- EDU 468Student Teaching Elementary PE (8 credits)
- EDU 469Student Teaching Secondary PE (7 credits)
- EDU 458Student Teaching Seminar (1 credit)
Physical Education Endorsement Requirements (23 credits):
- PED 104Personal Health & Wellness (2 credits)
- PED 212Foundation of Movement & Motor Activities (3 credits)
- BIO 205Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits)
- PED 242Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
- PED 217Individual & Team Sports Skills (3 credits)
- PED 240Applied Kinesiology & Biomechanics (3 credits)
- PED 335Curriculum & Administration of Physical Education (3 credits)
- ESE/PED 340Adapted Physical Education (3 credits)