Physical Education, Bachelor of Science
The physical education major requires students to complete 39 credits of physical education and 53 credits of professional education courses, and certifies students with a K-12 license. The physical education major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.
Physical Education Major Requirements
Core Courses
| BIOL 145 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| EDUC 346 | Teaching Arts and Movement | 3 |
| EXSC 301 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EXSC 311 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| PHED 103 | Wellness: Health and Fitness | 3 |
| PHED 121 | Introduction to Physical Education | 3 |
| PHED 212 | Physical Education Individual Skill Lab | 3 |
| PHED 214 | Physical Education Skill Lab | 3 |
| PHED 316 | Elementary Physical Education Methods (Pre-K to Grade 5) | 3 |
| PHED 318 | Secondary Physical Education Methods (Grades 6-12) | 3 |
| PHED 325 | Psychology Of Coaching | 3 |
| PHED 335 | Athletic Training and CPR | 3 |
Two of the following:
Professional Education Courses
| EDUC 110 | Introduction Educational Practice | 2 |
| EDUC 210 | Cultural Awareness in the Classroom | 2 |
| EDUC 220 | The Clinical Experience | 2 |
| 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 422 | Student Teaching-Secondary/Middle Grades | 7 |
| 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.