A major in physical education is designed primarily to prepare individuals to teach physical education in school settings. Students can receive teaching certification in elementary physical education (K-6) and/or secondary physical education (7-12). See the education department for the K-6 and 7-12 endorsement requirements.
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| KIN101 Concepts of Physical Fitness |
2 |
| KIN180 Introduction to Kinesiology |
3 |
| KIN202 Organization and Administration of Physical Education |
2 |
| KIN207 Teaching of Dance, Tumbling and Gymnastics |
2 |
| KIN230 Physiological Adaptations to Excercise |
3 |
| KIN233 Anatomical Kinesiology |
3 |
| KIN234 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
| KIN300 Coaching Methods |
2 |
| KIN302 Topics in Coaching Sports Fundamentals and Strategies |
2 |
| KIN338 Adapted Physical Education |
3 |
| KIN360 Sport in Societies |
4 |
| KIN402 Assessment in Physical Education |
2 |
| KIN403 Motor Learning |
3 |
Competency requirements |
| Pass physical fitness competency examination |
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Pass swimming examination
or complete KIN145, KIN146, KIN147, KIN148 |
0-1 |
Pass first aid competency with current CPR and first aid certification
or complete KIN104 First Aid |
0-1 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED |
34-36 |
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Note: For students seeking the secondary teaching endorsement KIN206 Teaching of Sports and KIN318 Methods of Secondary Physical Education and Health are required. For students interested in the K-6 certification KIN317 Methods of Elementary Physical Education and Health is required. |
Note: Certification of competency in swimming, first aid and physical fitness must be on file in the registrar’s office prior to the last semester before graduation. |
Kinesiology
