Requirements
| Physical Education Major Requirements | 64-65 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Science Courses for the Major | ||
| Both BIOL 101 and BIOL 115 must be taken prior to AES 363, AES 364, PE 325, PE 326, PE 366, and PE 475. | ||
| BIOL 101 | Fundamentals of Biology* | 4 |
| BIOL 115 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Physical Education Course Requirements | ||
| AES 242 | Fundamental Principles of Fitness | 2 |
| AES 363 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| AES 364 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| EDLS 300 | Introduction to Teaching as a Profession, K-12 | 4 |
| PE 138 | Introduction to Physical Education and Exercise Science | 2 |
| PE 237 | Methods of Teaching Rhythmic and Multicultural Activities | 2 |
| PE 250 | Methods of Teaching Individual Sports | 2 |
| PE 251 | Methods of Teaching Contemporary Activities | 2 |
| PE 252 | Methods of Teaching Team Sports | 3 |
| PE 320 | History and Principles of Physical Education (F, S)*** | 3 |
| PE 321 | Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (S) | 3 |
| PE 325 | Motor Development and Learning (F, S) | 3 |
| PE 366 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (F, S) | 3 |
| PE 406 | Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity and Sport (F, S) | 3 |
| PE 450 | Physical Education in Elementary Schools, K-6 (F, S) | 3 |
| PE 451 | Methods in Physical Education, 7-12 (F, S) | 3 |
| PE 452 | Adapted Physical Education (F, S) | 3 |
| PE 475 | Tests and Measurements in Physical Education and Sports (S) | 3 |
| PE 478 | Senior Preparation in Physical Education (F, S) | 2 |
| Each student must take at least one unit of aquatics from PE 112-114: | ||
| PE 112 | Fitness for Life: Beginning Swimming and Conditioning (F, S)+ | 1 |
| PE 113 | Lifeguard Training (F, S) | 2 |
| PE 114 | Water Safety Instructor Course (S)(Prerequisite: PE 112) | 2 |
| Each student must complete one coaching course from PE 433-438: | ||
| PE 433 | Techniques of Coaching Team Sports: Football (S – alternate years) | 2 |
| PE 434 | Techniques of Coaching Team Sports: Track and Field (S – alternate years) | 2 |
| PE 435 | Techniques of Coaching Team Sports: Basketball (F – alternate years) | 2 |
| PE 436 | Techniques of Coaching Team Sports: Baseball (F – alternate years) | 2 |
| PE 437 | Techniques of Coaching Team Sports:Volleyball (F – alternate years) | 2 |
| PE 438 | Techniques of Coaching Team Sports: Soccer (S – alternate years) | 2 |
*Meets a General Studies Core (or elective) requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
+Meets a University Skills requirement.
Physical Education Handbook
For current academic requirements, please refer to the current edition of the PE Student Handbook.
Single-Subject Credential Prerequisites
After completing the physical education program, students must also obtain a teaching credential. Prerequisites for the credential may be completed during the undergraduate program. To see a list of these prerequisites, and for further information on teaching credentials, please see the information provided by the Department of Teacher Education.
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
