Physical Education (BS Degree)

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A major in Physical Education consists of 71 hours and does not require a minor. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses in the major.

[Certification Program for Grades PreK-12]

Physical Education (71 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees must include the following:
EDUC 221 - Technology for Teachers (3 hours)
HIST 211 - American History I (3 hours) or
HIST 212 - American History II (3 hours)
MATH 105 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures (3 hours) or higher
PSYC 110 - General Psychology (3 hours)

Natural Science

BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 hours)
BIOL 210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1 hours)
One course from Physics, Geology, or Chemistry

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)

Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201. If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit. Note that this placement does not count toward the required 125 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students. Choose one of the following courses:

ARAB 101, 102. 201, 202
FREN 101, 102, 201, 202
SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202
CHST 121, 122, 131, 132 or
Any other 3 hour foreign language course

Major Requirements

Two courses from the following (6 hours):

Education (39 hours)

Professional Foundations

EDUC 201 - Principles and Philosophy of Education (3 hours)
EDUC 300 - Psychology Applied to Effective Teaching (3 hours)
EDUC 313 - Human Growth and Child Development (3 hours)
SPED 361 - Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners (3 hours)

Professional Studies

Requires Admission to the School of Education

Requires Admission to Clinical Practice

EDUC 442 - Clinical Practice in the Elementary and Secondary Schools (12 hours)

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students who took MATH 099 or ENGL 099 will need at least 129 hours to graduate. Full Bridge students will need at least 133 hours. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.