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Physical Education, B.S. - Non-Teaching Degree
Emphasis Area: Fitness and Wellnes
Department of Exercise Science, Recreation/Leisure, Athletic Training and Health
Health Education and Physical Education Faculty
The Non-Teaching Degree in Physical Education is designed for students interested in entering such fields as fitness and wellness, cross-country ski coaching, or a self-designed area.
Students are expected either to take a minor or develop, with advisement, an emphasis within the movement studies realm. Field Work is a 15 credit experience which explores employment opportunities in emphasis areas such as cross-country ski coaching, sports communications, wellness and dance. Field work experiences are not to be fulfilled in a public or private school setting.
All candidates for the bachelor's degree must complete the General
Education Core of Courses, which totals 44 credits.
| Physical Education Major Requirements |
20 Credits |
| Course No. |
Course |
Credits |
| Phe
100 |
Introduction to Physical Education |
3 |
| Phe
265 |
Motor Learning |
3 |
| Phe 274 |
Structural Kinesiology |
3 |
| Phe
313 |
Psychology and Sociology of Sports and Movement |
3 |
| Phe
381 |
Kinesiology |
3 |
| Phe
381L |
Kinesiology Laboratory |
1 |
| Phe
382 |
Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
| Phe 382L |
Physiology of Exercise Lab |
1 |
| Physicial Education Activity Courses |
3-4 |
| Course No. |
Course |
Credits |
| Phe
102 |
Techniques of Teaching Gymnastics/Developmental Movement Skills |
1 |
| Phe 166 |
Techniques of Aquatics or |
1-2 |
| Phe 174 |
Water Safety Instructor |
| Phe 114 |
Techniques of Teaching Weight Training and Aerobics |
1 |
| Fitness and Wellness Emphasis Area |
40 |
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| Bio
300 |
Human Nutrition |
3 |
| Phe
244 |
Techniques of Athletic Training |
2 |
| Phe 246 |
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries I |
3 |
| Phe
340 |
First Aid and CPR |
3 |
| Phe 342 |
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries II |
3 |
| Phe 342L |
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Lab |
1 |
| Phe 343 |
Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine |
3 |
| Phe 343L |
Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine Lab |
1 |
| Phe 375 |
Physiological Assessment |
3 |
| Phe
388 |
Practicum in Physical Education |
3 |
| Phe
415 |
Training Program Design and Management |
3 |
| Phe 487 |
Organization & Administration of Athletic Training |
3 |
| Phe 496 |
Field Work Experience |
9 |
Total Credits Required for the
Degree |
120 Credits |
| Minimum cumulative GPA required for graduation: |
2.50 |
| Cumulative GPA required in courses in the major area and concentration areas: |
2.50 |
| *Students are required to take Bio 161 and Bio 162 to fulfill the science requirement in the General Education Core. |
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