Physical Education Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate with a Physical Education degree. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BS in Physical Education
120
A Bachelor degree of Science in Physical education requires 120 credits. 3.0 GPA is required.
Credits for Major in Physical Education
63
To qualify for the undergraduate major, 63 credits are required,
PATH General Education Credits Required for a BS in Physical Education
30
To satisfy the PATH general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and PATH general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-100 Literacy Principles of Health & Physical Education BS Physical Education/PATH General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-245 Invasion Games I BS Physical Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar PATH General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing PATH General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-375 Social Issues in Physical Education BS Physical Education/PATH General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-246 Invasion Games II BS Physical Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| MTH 0144-113 Survey of Statistics BS Physical Education Recommendation/PATH General Education Requirements |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 17 credits |
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-203 Anatomy & Physiology I BS Physical Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| PIA 0501-114 Developmental Psychology BS Physical Education/PATH General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-250 Lifetime Activities BS Physical Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852-237 Fund. Movement & Games BS Physical Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| SOC 0170-345 Social & Behavioral Aspects of Health BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-204 Anatomy & Physiology II BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| EST 0836-304 Schools, Community, Society BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-247 Net & Racquet Sports BS Physical Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852 Elective Select 1 course BS Physical Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 14 credits |
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-285 Rhythms & Fitness BS Physical Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852-315 Motor Development BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-290 Technology in HPE BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-340 Curriculum & Teaching BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-463 Physiology of Exercise + Lab BS Physical Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| Total for Semester | 14 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-380 Physical Education in Elem. BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-488 Practicum I BS Physical Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852-469 Adapted Physical Education BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-361 Kinesiology BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834-507 Youth & Violence BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 17 credits |
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-525 Curriculum & Methods PE BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-493 Practicum II BS Physical Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852-493 Practicum II BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834-551 OR 557 Select 1 course BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 14 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-536 Student Teaching in PE BS Physical Education Requirement |
6 credits |
| PED 500 OR HED 553 Select 1 course from above BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 580 OR ELY 530 Select 1 course from above BS Physical Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Total for Semester | 12 credits |
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