The Bachelor of Science in Health Physical Education is offered to those students
who complete the outlined program of study, pass an English proficiency examination,
a departmental comprehensive examination and meet the specific requirements of
the School of Education and/ or the general requirements for the degree. Candidates
for graduation must maintain at least a "C" average in major courses.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Freshman Year (34)
First Semester Hrs. Second Semester Hrs.
EN 111 Composition 3 EN 112 Composition 3
HI 111 World Civilization 3 SS 111 Social Institutions 3
BI 111 General Biology 3 PY 111 Physical Science 3
PE 122 Health 3 MA 121 College Algebra 4
PH 132 General Psychology 3 CS 100 Info. Tech. Proficiency 1
PE 105 Beginners Swimming 1 BI 112 Biology 3
UL 101 University Life 1
Total 17 Total 17
Sophomore Year (30)
First Semester Hrs. Second Semester Hrs.
PE 245 First Aid & Safety 3 PE 326 Psy of Except. Children 3
PE 237 Elementary Dance 3 PE 236 Hist/Prin of PE 3
PE 221 Teaching Practicum 3 EN 231 Vocabulary Development 3
SA 223 Oral Communication 3 PE 226 Consumer Health 3
EN 213 Studies in Literature 3 ED 200 Global & Multicultural 3
PE 205 Advanced Swimming 1
UL 201 University Life 1
Total 17 Total 15
Junior Year (32)
First Semester Hrs. Second Semester Hrs.
BI 335 Human Anatomy/Phys. 4 *PE 346 Methods/Mtls Secondary 3
PE 356 Measurement/Evaluation 3 PE 328 Motor Dev./Movement 3
PE 327 Coaching/Officiating 3 PE 468 Kinediology 3
PH 336 Educational Psychology 3 *ED 351 Classroom Management 3
PE Elective 3 *ED 348 Foundations of Education 3
UL 301 University Life 1 *ED 302 Practicum/Technology 3
Total 17 Total 18
Senior Year (30)
First Semester Hrs. Second Semester Hrs.
PE 427 Org/Admin. of Phy Ed. 3 ED 468 Directed Teaching 12
PE 467 Adapted Physical Ed. 3
*ED 498 Secondary Reading 3
PE 435 Physiology of Exercise 3
SY 408 The Family 3
Total 15 Total 12
Note: Teacher certification requirements will vary as State Licensure mandates
are revised/updated.
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