Physical Education, BPS

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CIP Code: 13.1314

General Education Requirements (Education)

Bachelor of Professional Studies (Education)

Programs within the School of Teacher Education are subject to change as DESE alters their requirements. Students must regularly meet with their advisor to remain on track for graduation and to meet certification requirements.

Physical Education Major Requirements

(for those seeking teacher certification in health education)

Required Biology Courses

BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Semester Hours: One ¹
BIOL 213 - Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: Three ¹
BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Semester Hours: One ¹
BIOL 223 - Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Hours: Three ¹
BIOL 303 - Nutrition Science Semester Hours: Three

Total: 11 Hours

¹BIOL 201 - Human Biology Laboratory and BIOL 203 - Human Biology or equivalent may be taken instead of combined Anatomy and Physiology courses

Required Health and Physical Education (EDPE and PHED) Courses

PHED 133 - First Aid and Emergency Care Semester Hours: Three
PHED 253 - Lifetime Activities and Dance Semester Hours: Three
PHED 263 - Movement and Rhythms Semester Hours: Three
EDPE 433/533 - Curriculum, Theory, And Methods of Physical Education in The Elementary School: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three ¹
EDPE 453/553 - Curriculum, Theory, and Methods of Physical Education in the Middle School: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three ¹
EDPE 463/563 - Curriculum, Theory, And Methods of Physical Education in The Secondary School: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three ¹

Total: 18 Hours

Required Exercise Science (EXSC) Courses

EXSC 233 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries/Illnesses Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 283 - History and Philosophy of Sport Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 313 - Exercise Physiology I Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 343 - Motor Learning and Control Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 363 - Adapted Physical Activity Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 413 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 433 - Biomechanics Semester Hours: Three

Total: 21 Hours

Required Exercise Science (EXSC) or Sport Management (SMGT) Course

EXSC 403/503 - Exercise Psychology Semester Hours: Three * ¹
OR
SMGT 433 - Sport Psychology Semester Hours: Three *

Total: 3 Hours

Required Sport Management (SMGT) Course

SMGT 333 - Sport Sociology Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Required Health & Wellness (KHSC) Course

KHSC 333 - Health and Wellness Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Note(s)

A 2.500 cumulative grade point average and 3.000 GPA in the major and in professional education, field and clinical experiences are required for certification.

MBU enrollment tops 5,600 students

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Physical Education, BPS

Physical Education Major Requirements

Required Biology Courses

Total: 11 Hours

Required Health and Physical Education (EDPE and PHED) Courses

Total: 18 Hours

Required Exercise Science (EXSC) Courses

Total: 21 Hours

Required Exercise Science (EXSC) or Sport Management (SMGT) Course

Total: 3 Hours

Required Sport Management (SMGT) Course

Total: 3 Hours

Required Health & Wellness (KHSC) Course

Total: 3 Hours

Note(s)

Total: 59 Hours