Physical Education K-12

General Education Requirements 

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select two of the following:8
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Wellness
Select one of the following:2
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Introduction to Stress Management
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Discovering Computing
Humanities
Literacies
Select one of the following:3
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Mythology
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Art and Music
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
World Music
History of Rock and Roll
Social Science
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology 1
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following:2
Two-Dimensional Design
Drawing I
Ceramics I
Photography I
Survey of Geography
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39
1

 Required

Major Requirements

Required Courses
HPER 108Exercise Techniques for Resistance Training1
HPER 206Fundamentals of Teaching Health and Physical Education3
HPER 207Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries2
HPER 210First Aid & CPR1
HPER 208Introduction to Physical Education3
HPER 215Motor Behavior3
HPER 220Practical Application of Fitness Education3
HPER 258Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Performance3
HPER 259Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Performance3
HPER 285Introduction to Adapted Physical Education3
HPER 314Activities for the Physical Educator3
HPER 325Instructional Methods in the Elementary Physical Education Classroom3
HPER 380Instructional Methods in Human Sexuality3
HPER 388Outdoor Pursuits for the Physical Educator2
HPER 410Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport3
HPER 490Methods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education3
Total Credits42

Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement  42 Hrs
Total Professional Education Sequence 32-33 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs

Professional Education Sequence

Professional Education Sequence
EDUC 240Educating Exceptional Students3
EDUC 250Introduction to Education3
EDUC 283Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education3
EDUC 300Educational Technology2
EDUC 351Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management1
EDUC 352Culturally Diverse Practicum1
or EDUC 464 Practicum in the ELL Classroom
EDUC 375Teaching Reading in the Content Areas 2
EDUC 400Educational Psychology2
EDUC 450Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues2
EDUC 480Student Teaching (Secondary)10
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology3
Total Credits32
 

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
English Composition (Gen Ed)3English Composition (Gen Ed)3
HPER 1081HPER 2153
HPER 2072HPER 2203
HPER 2101MATH 104, 107, or 210 (Gen Ed)3
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4PSYC 111 (Gen Ed)3
Computer Science and Literacy (Gen Ed)3Speech Communication (Gen Ed)3
UNIV 1501 
Wellness (Gen Ed)2 
 17 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 2503Art and Music (Gen Ed)3
HPER 2083EDUC 2403
HPER 2583HPER 2063
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4HPER 2593
Social Science (Gen Ed)3HPER 3143
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 2833Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed)2
EDUC 3521Credits towards minor6
HPER 2853EDUC 4002
HPER 3253HPER 3803
Literacies (Gen Ed)3HPER 3882
 PSYC 2503
 13 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 3002EDUC 48010
EDUC 3511 
EDUC 3752 
HPER 4103 
HPER 4903 
EDUC 4502 
 13 10
Total Credits 120

Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

Learning Outcomes

  1. The teacher candidate will be able to apply discipline-specific scientific concepts as related to the physical education major.
  2. The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to apply the concepts of fitness into the physical education lesson.
  3. The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
  4. The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and reflect age-appropriate physical education content in the communication of written lesson plans.
  5. The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and transition in the physical education classroom.
  6. The teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to assess and provide for a safe learning environment.
  7. The teacher candidate will demonstrate proficiency in first aid, CPR, and AED.
  8. The teacher candidate will be able to apply discipline-specific activities as related to the physical education major.