Physical Education, Bachelor of Science
Physical education teachers learn how to teach and lead physical activity in a school gymnasium or other school setting. The goal of physical education is to improve and maintain students' current health and set them on a path to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout their lives.
The physical education major requires students to complete 42 credits of physical education and 53 credits of professional education courses, and certifies students with a K-12 license. Students completing the physical education major are exempt from completing the general education Activity (ACTY) requirement. The physical education major leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Physical Education Major Requirements
Core Courses
| PHED 103 | Wellness: Health and Fitness | 3 |
| PHED 107 | Skill Lab: Football, Volleyball, and Soccer | 1 |
| PHED 108 | Skill Lab: Basketball, Softball, and Track | 1 |
| PHED 121 | History and Philosophy of Sports and Kinesiology | 2 |
| PHED 207 | Skill Lab: Golf, Badminton, and Tumbling | 1 |
| PHED 208 | Skill Lab: Rhythms, Swimming, and Tennis | 1 |
| PHED 215 | Strategies of Physical Education | 2 |
| PHED 236 | Theory and Techniques of Individual Sports | 3 |
| PHED 254 | Elementary Physical Education | 2 |
| PHED 301 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| PHED 320 | Physical Education Curriculum | 2 |
| PHED 325 | Psychology Of Coaching | 2 |
| PHED 326 | Administration of PE and Athletics (6-12) | 2 |
| PHED 335 | Athletic Training and CPR | 3 |
| PHED 356 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PHED 410 | Seminar in Sport and Kinesiology | 2 |
| BIOL 145 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| EXSC 311 | Biomechanics | 3 |
Two of the following:
Professional Education Courses
| EDUC 101 | Introduction Educational Practice | 3 |
| EDUC 202 | Cultural Awareness in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 240 | Communication/Technology Educators | 3 |
| EDUC 280 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDUC 282 | Educational Psychology Application | 3 |
| EDUC 316 | Reading and Writing Across Curriculums | 3 |
| EDUC 333 | The Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 340 | Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 342 | Middle Grades Phil/Curr/Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 344 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| EDUC 400 | Early Professional Experience | 1 |
| EDUC 409 | Secondary Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 410 | Secondary Methods Clinical Practice | 3 |
| EDUC 421 | Stud Teach-Secondary/Middle Grades | 7 to 15 |
| EDUC 424 | Student Teaching, Elementary Physical Education | 7 |
| EDUC 482 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree. Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits. Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.
The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.