Physical Education with Strength and Conditioning, BS
The physical education portion of this option provides students with the educational preparation for a career in the teaching profession. Students earn a degree that enable them to teach physical education in grades K-12. The addition of the strength and conditioning emphasis adds the knowledge and skills necessary to become a strength and conditioning coach. To earn a teaching certification, students must meet and comply with the requirements described in the "Teacher Education Program" section of this bulletin. Specific requirements involve criteria for admission and retention to the teacher education program, and admission to student teaching.
Requirements
1. Core Curriculum (core hours depending on the number of coupled courses): (39-63 hours)
2. Major: Physical Education with Strength and Conditioning (53 hours)
Kinesiology Core (14 hours)
Introduction to Kinesiology | 1 | |
Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 | |
Motor Behavior | 3 | |
Biomechanics | 3 | |
Exercise Physiology | 4 |
Foundation Courses (24 hours)
Foundations of Sport Injuries | 3 | |
Physical Education for Elementary School Children | 3 | |
Theory of Coaching | 3 | |
Motor Development | 3 | |
Physical Activity and Disability | 3 | |
Individual and Dual Sports | 3 | |
Physical Education for Secondary School Youth | 3 | |
Teaching Outdoor Education in the Secondary School | 3 |
Emphasis Courses (choose 15 hours)
Psychology of Sport | 3 | |
Exercise Psychology | 3 | |
Exercise Assessment and Prescription | 3 | |
Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 | |
Coaching Pedagogy & Practice | 3 | |
Nutrition and Physical Activity | 3 |
3. Associated Requirements (25 hours)
Critical Investigation: Teaching and Learning | 3 | |
Schools, Curriculum, and Society | 3 | |
Educational Psychology | 3 | |
Child and Adolescent Development | 3 | |
Study of Exceptional Students | 3 | |
Professional Practice Seminar | 1 | |
Promoting Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 | |
All Level Student Teaching | 6 |
4. Electives as required (120 hours)