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ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Education, B.S.ED.


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Liberal Studies Hours: 42


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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

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A second academic concentration of 18 hours is required for all physical education majors. All physical education majors are required to complete 26 hours in the professional education sequence of courses. These courses may be taken only when all criteria for continuation in the Teacher Education program have been met, with the exception of EDCI 231 and PSY 320 or 322. The following courses are in the professional education sequence for the physical education major:

Additional Requirements


A grade of C or better is required in all major classes including PE 325, PE 488, PE 489, and PE 496, which are also courses in the professional education sequence.

All majors are required to demonstrate a level of professional involvement in physical education, fitness and sport programs or activities. Professional involvement activities in physical education, fitness and sport include a requirement of 50 hours of community service prior to Internship II and may come in a variety of other ways: such as membership and participation in professional organizations, selected service activities, and full semester activities. Examples of professional involvement activities include, but are not limited to, intramural participant or coach, active participation in a varsity sport (including cheerleading, athletic training or managing), membership in the Physical Education Majors Club, various certifications, coaching or officiating, or employment in a field related to physical education, fitness and/or sport. Documentation of such activities is required. A professional involvement point system will be made available upon declaration of the major. Points will be awarded at the discretion of physical education faculty advisers.

Curriculum Guide for Physical Education, B.S.ED Degree


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • 190 series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
    One perspectives course must be a 300-400 level course

Spring Semester (Hours 18)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
    One perspectives course must be a 300-400 level course
  • P3 History Credits: (3)
    One perspectives course must be a 300-400 level course
  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
    One perspectives course must be a 300-400 level course

Sophomore Year


Begin application to Teacher Education and declare Major and SAC during Fall semester.

Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
    One perspectives course must be a 300-400 level course

Spring Semester (Hours 16)


  • Second Academic Concentration Credits: (3)
  • Second Academic Concentration Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Must be fully admitted to Teacher Education by Spring Semester.

Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
    One perspectives course must be a 300-400 level course

Spring Semester (Hours 18)


  • Second Academic Concentration Credits: (3)
  • Second Academic Concentration Credits: (3)
  • Second Academic Concentration Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Begin Internship in Physical Education.

Fall Semester (Hours 12)


  • Second Academic Concentration Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 12)


Total Hours for Degree: 126


Additional Information

  1. One perspectives course must be a 300-400 level course.

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