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2016-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Education, B.S.


Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all major core, track, and prerequisite courses. In addition to completing all general education and university required courses, students majoring in Physical Education must complete the following major core courses: BIOL 106 , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , PHEC 200 , PHEC 211 , PHEC 326 , PHEC 358 , PHEC 411 , PHEC 412 , and PHEC 498 . Activity courses for majors (47 hours) and teaching and coaching (2-4 hours). Pre-professional Physical Therapy and Dance Education majors have an alternative teaching and coaching requirementoption.

Physical Education Prerequisite Requirements


Prerequisites are courses required to be taken and passed with a grade of “C” or higher for successful enrollment in select courses in the Physical Education major. Prerequisites may be fulfilled by enrollment in a general education requirement or within the major. Graduation eligibility requires completion of all university and program requirements including passing of licensure exams for the dance education and physical education teacher preparation tracks. Enrollment in the senior comprehensive exam requires successful completion of 75% of program coursework.

Prerequisites required in the Major Core Requirements area


All tracks in the Physical Education major have the same Major Core Requirements and corresponding prerequisites.

Note


Junior Standing and PHEC 200  Completion of all General Education and Health Education Program requirements, IPAM audit, senior status, and departmental approval

Prerequisites Required in the Track Areas


A prerequisite required for successful enrollment in a select course that fulfills a track requirement is specific to each track. Prerequisites for non-physical education courses are determined by that department and not the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Dance and Physical Education Teacher Preparation


Pre-Professional Physical Therapy


Recreation


Sport Administration


Specific Coursework in Track Areas


Physical Education majors must complete one of the following tracks, corresponding activities, and teaching/coaching courses. All tracks culminate with a required internship in the field. In preparation for graduate school, students should seek an intern, externship , or study abroad opportunity. University credit can be earned through independent study (HEED 395 /HEED 396 ).