Physical Education, B.S.Ed.

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The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) with a major in Physical Education prepares candidates for initial teacher certification in the field of health and physical education at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Our emphasis on content and skill development across a range of sports and activities ensures that candidates have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to help their P-12 students learn and develop physically active and healthy lifestyles.

Requirement

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements

Field of Study: 18 Hours (a)

PHED 2100 - Introduction to Sports, Coaching, Fitness, and Recreation 3 Credit Hours
PHED 2602 - Introduction to Teaching Health and Physical Education 2 Credit Hours
PHED 2605 - Functional Anatomy 3 Credit Hours
PHED 2628 - First Aid and CPR for Education Majors 1 Credit Hours
PHED 2300 - Positive Youth Development in Sport 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours (b)
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours (b)

Physical Education Requirement: 3 Hours

PWLA 1600 - Personal Wellness 2 Credit Hours
PWLA (Any one hour activity course) 1

Professional Courses Required for the Degree: 60 Hours (c)

Total: 120 Hours

(a) Grade of “C” or better required

(b) 2.5 GPA required

(c)Requires admission to Teacher Education and a grade of “C” or better

Physical Education, B.S.Ed.

Requirement

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)

Field of Study: 18 Hours (a)

Physical Education Requirement: 3 Hours

Professional Courses Required for the Degree: 60 Hours (c)

Foundations Block (Fall Junior Year): 16 Hours

Elementary Block (Spring Junior Year): 15 Hours

Secondary Block (Fall Senior Year): 16 Hours

Internship Block (Spring Senior Year): 13 Hours

Total: 120 Hours