Physical Education Department

Petro Allied Health Center,
Room 201
(785) 231-1010 ext. 1459

The Major

 

 

 

Bachelor of Education Degree
The Bachelor of Education degree in Physical Education requires satisfactory completion of 49 hours, of which 29 are considered core physical education requirements. These courses include: HL 152, PE 250, PE 257, PE 306, PE 311, PE 320, PE 321, PE 326, PE 340, PE 440, one class in aquatics (with the exception of PE 170 or PE 171) and First/Aid CPR certification. In addition, twenty hours of course work are required for K-12 certification including PE 260, PE 261, PE 270, PE 324, PE 325, PE 360, PE 361, and PE 365. Students who select a concentration in Coaching should complete the following courses: PE 257, PE 280, PE 300, PE 306 and 6 hours of coaching theory classes for a total of 16 hours. The concentration in Athletic Training requires: PE 257, PE 258, PE 292, PE 300, PE 306, PE 308, PE 350, PE 392, PE 393, PE 492, and PE 494. Correlated requirements: CH 121, PS 101, BI 250, BI 255 and PE 333 for a total of 43 hours. Additional requirements are listed under degree requirements in the Education Department.

Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education will prepare students for future study in physical education and movement science and/or careers in activity-oriented businesses. This degree is NOT for students seeking teaching certification. Each student will take the general education requirements necessary for the Bachelor of Arts degree. The Physical Education core requirements include the following 21 credits: HL 152, PE 250, PE 271, PE 320, PE 321, PE 326, PE 440, PE 496. Correlated requirements include CM 212 or PE 333. Activity requirements are 4 credits from the 100-level, one-hour activity course listing or from the following list: PE 260, PE 261, PE 360, PE 361, PE 365, or PE 400. Students are also required to take 12 interest area credits in physical education, 6 of which must be 200+ level or higher, and 6 at 300+ level or higher. Interest area credits may be fulfilled by concentration courses in PE.
The concentration in Sports Facilities Management includes the following: BU 260, BU 315, BU 342 or BU 345, BU 360, AC 224, AC 225, EC 201, EC 202, SO 315, PE 306 and PE 494 (field experience 50 hours).
The concentration in Athletic Training includes: PE 257, PE 258, PE 292, PE 300, PE 306, PE 308, PE 350, PE 392, PE 393, PE 492. Correlated requirements includes: CH 101, PS 101, BI 250, BI 255 and NU 313.
This concentration has special admission requirements. Interested students should contact the athletic training program coordinator for specific requirements.
The concentration in Exercise Physiology includes the following: PE 257, PE 300, PE 308, PE 400, PE 410, PE 411 and PE 494 (field experience 50 hours). Correlated requirements include: MA 140 or PY 102, CH 121, PS 101, BI 250, BI 275 and SO 315.

For the concentration in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students must complete all core requirements, correlated requirements, activity credits and interest area credits for the basic BA degree in physical education. Concentration courses are specified by the PTA program.

The Flexible Option concentration is designed to allow students to develop a unique pro- gram of studies leading to specialization in a field other than the four specific specialization's currently offered in the BA program. This option is designed to satisfy the needs of those who desire a basic physical education degree but wish to combine it with a specialized interest within disciplines outside the Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science. Students considering a flexible option concentration should first consult with a HPEES faculty advisor to become familiar with the nature and requirements of the concentration. The advisor will explain the process required to enable a student to pursue this option.


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