Physical Education, Grades K-12, B.S.

General Education Requirements - 46 Credit Hours

Physical Education majors must complete the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements as set out in the General Education Program  with these exceptions:

• Biology I (BIO 1103  ) and Laboratory (BIO 1101  ) are required to fulfill the General Education science requirement.
• College Algebra (MAT 1853  ) or higher is reuired to fulfill the General Education Global Studies requirement
• HHP 1061 Lifetime fitness General Education requirement is not required because course content is met through major coursework..
• Human Development and Learning (EDU 2133 ) is required to fulfill the General Education Social Science requirement.
• ESOL in Secondary Education (EDU 4273  ) is required to fulfill the General Education Social Science requirement.

Professional Education Preparation Requirements - 31 Credit Hours

• EDU 1013 - Introduction to Teaching
• EDU 2001 - Introduction to the Electronic Portfolio & Education Technology
• EDU 2133 - Human Development and Learning (meets social science requirement)
• EDU 2303 - Theoretical Underpinnings of ESOL
• EDU 3173 - Foundations of Assessment
• EDU 3313 - Christian Concepts and Philosophical Foundations of Christian Education * Optional - this course is needed to receive ACSI certification
• EDU 4042 - Student Teaching Seminar
• EDU 4273 - ESOL in Secondary Education (meets the global studies requirement)
• EDU 43310 - Student Teaching - Physical Education K-12 Classroom

Required Physical Education Courses - 51 Credit Hours

• ATR 2013 - Introduction to Athletic Training
• HHP 1013 - Personal Health
• HHP 2012 - Team Sports for the Physical Educator
• HHP 2022 - Recreational Physical Activity for the Physical Educator
• HHP 2063 - Professional Foundations of Health and Human Performance
• HHP 2302 - Aquatics, Gymnastics, and Dance for the Physical Educator
• HHP 2342 - Lifetime Sports for the Physical Educator
• HHP 3003 - Foundations of Nutrition
• HHP 3021 - Human Structure and Function Laboratory (May substitute BIO 2281   Human Anatomy & phys Lab)
• HHP 3023 - Human Structure and Function (May substitute BIO 2283   Human Anatomy & Phys Lab)
• HHP 3073 - Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School
• HHP 3163 - Teaching Physical Education in the Middle and High School
• HHP 3233 - Kinesiology
• HHP 3263 - Physiology of Exercise
• HHP 3293 - Adapted Physical Education
• HHP 3423 - Personal Fitness, Assessment and Exercise Prescription
• HHP 4023 - Motor Development
• HHP 4193 - Physical Education Organization, Administration, Class Management, Safety, Ethics, and Law
• An Elective of at least 3 additional credit hours must be taken to meet the 120 credit hour requirement
• Suggested Electives: HHP 1003    Lifesaving and Water Safety Instructor   OR  HHP 4003    Biomechanics

Sample Degree Plan

Physical Education K-12 Teaching Degree Plan 

Physical Education K-12 Teaching Degree Plan - Transfer Student with an AA Degree