Physical Education Comprehensive Major P-12

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Degree programs offered by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics share a common core of courses. Students in these programs complete the Basic Curriculum and the major curriculum detailed below.

V. Other Core Requirements

(If not already taken as part of the Basic Curriculum)

UWA 101. Freshman Seminar Credits: 1

A. Four semester hours from the following:

(If not already taken as part of the Basic Curriculum)

BY 101. Introductory Biology I Credits: 4

B. Fifteen semester hours from the following:

(If not already taken as part of the Basic Curriculum)

BY 231. Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
PE 200. Foundations of Health and Physical Education Credits: 3
PE 250. Basic Life Support Credits: 1
PE 251. Concepts of Health, Wellness, and Fitness Credits: 3
Choose any two semester hours from the following:
PE 100. Tennis Credits: 1
PE 101. Badminton Credits: 1
PE 102. Pickelball Credits: 1
PE 103. Racquetball Credits: 1
PE 106. Golf Credits: 1
PE 107. Hiking and Camping Credits: 1
PE 108. Archery Credits: 1
PE 109. Fishing Credits: 1
PE 111. Walking Credits: 1
PE 112. Jogging Credits: 1
PE 113. Physical Activity Credits: 1
PE 116. Weight Training Credits: 1
PE 121. Coed Basketball Credits: 1
PE 122. Softball Credits: 1
PE 123. Flag Football Credits: 1
PE 124. Volleyball Credits: 1
PE 125. Team Handball Credits: 1
PE 126. Soccer Credits: 1
Advisor approved elective (2)

C. Four semester hours from the following:

Activity Based Group
PE 202. Racquet and Paddle Sports Credits: 2
PE 203. Recreational Activities Credits: 2
PE 204. Indoor Team Sports Credits: 2
PE 205. Outdoor Team Sports Credits: 2
Fitness Based Group
EX 241. Strength, Speed, and Power Training Credits: 2
EX 242. Flexibility Credits: 2
EX 246. Endurance Training Credits: 2

Professional Education Component: 33 hours

ED 300. Introduction to Teaching and Learning Credits: 3
ED 303. Secondary and Physical Education Classroom Management Credits: 3
ED 333. Reading Methods Secondary/P-12 Credits: 3
ED 384. Methods of Teaching Physical Education Credits: 3 *
ED 400. Measurement and Assessment Credits: 3 *
ED 405. Technology and Education Credits: 3 *
SE 400. Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3 *
ED 409. Internship, Pre-School through Grade Twelve Credits: 12 *

Teaching Field Requirements: 28 hours

PE 282. Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Sports Credits: 3
PE 321. Teaching Elementary Games and Activities Credits: 3
PE 345. Motor Learning and Motor Development Credits: 3
PE 373. Prevention, Care and Treatment of Injuries Credits: 3
PE 423. Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3
PE 424. Teaching Aspects of Physical Education Credits: 3
PE 432. Organization and Administration in Health and Human Performance Credits: 3
PE 443. Kinesiology Credits: 3
PE 444. Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
PE 445. Exercise Physiology Lab Credits: 1

Note(s):

* Must be unconditionally admitted to the Educator Preparation Program in order to enroll in this course.