Physical Education Minor

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(21 credits)

Students have an opportunity to select a minor in physical education. The minor requires 21 credits with a specific plan of study. Selecting the following minor course of study must be advised and approved by faculty in the Physical Education Program.

NOTE: Please be aware that some courses in the Elective block require pre-requisites as aligned with the Physical Education Major.

Required Core Courses: 9 credits

PED (0852) 100 - Principles of Health and Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 375 - Social Issues in Physical Education and Sports Credits: 3.00
EST (0836) 221 - Childhood Development ( Birth to Grade 6 ) Credits: 3.00
or
EST (0836) 222 - Adolescent Development Credits: 3.00
or
PIA (0501) 114 - Lifespan Development for Non-Majors Credits: 3.00

Physical Education Methods: Take 3 courses/6 credits from the following

PED (0852) 237 - Fundamental Movement and Games Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 245 - Invasion Games I Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 246 - Invasion Games II Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 247 - Net and Racquet Sports Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 250 - Lifetime Activities Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 285 - Rhythms and Fitness Activities Credits: 2.00

Electives: Take 2 courses/6 credits from the following

PED (0852) 290 - Technology in Health and Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 315 - Motor Development Credits: 3.00 Pre-requisite: BIO 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
PED (0852) 340 - Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education Credits: 3.00
ESC (0854) 361 - Kinesiology Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 370 - Aspects of Coaching Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 470 - Health and Fitness Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 543 - Youth Development Through Sport and Physical Activity Credits: 3.00
ESC (0854) 463 - Physiology of Exercise (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 3.00