Physical Education (Bachelor of Science, B.S.)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Students must complete General Studies courses | 42-47 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| BIO 250 | Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| PED 191 | Foundations of Physical Education | 3 |
| PED 303 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PED 304 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| PED 305 | First Aid: Responding to Emergencies | 3 |
| or PED 306 | Sport Safety Training | |
| PED 352 | Fitness and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| PED 385 | Athletic Training | 3 |
| PED 393 | Measurement in Physical Education | 3 |
| Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 27-63 | |
Health and Exercise Science | ||
Personal and Commercial Fitness | ||
General | ||
Teacher Education | ||
Concentrations:
Health and Exercise Science
Personal and Commercial Fitness
General
Teacher Education
Health and Exercise Science Concentration
Students with a concentration in Health/Exercise Science are prepared for careers as exercise specialists in clinical, industrial, and commercial settings. A degree in Health/Exercise Science also prepares students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in sports medicine and for careers within clinical settings (e.g. physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, chiropractic, cardiac rehabilitation, and others). Students should be aware that they may need to complete additional coursework to meet admission requirements for advanced degree programs. Graduating students are strongly encouraged to obtain the following certification(s):
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist or higher
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| PED 317 | Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| PED 327 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| PED 400 | Advanced Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PED 373 | Psychology of Exercise | 3 |
| or PED 374 | Psychology of Sport | |
| PED 401 | Graded Exercise Testing | 3 |
| PED 430 | Field Experience in Health and Exercise Science | 9 |
| PED 480 | Practicum in Physical Education | 2 |
| or PED 481 | Children's Lifetime Sports Academy Practicum | |
| Select a minimum of twelve credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Principles of Aerobic Training | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II with Qualitative Analysis | ||
| Psychology of Exercise 1 | ||
or PED 374 | Psychology of Sport | |
| Research in Health and Exercise Science | ||
| Applied Techniques in Personal Training | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 38 | |
| 1 | Must use option not used above. |
Note: Students may not complete both the Health/Exercise Science Concentration and the Personal and Commercial Health Concentration.
Personal and Commercial Fitness Concentration
Students pursuing a Personal and Commercial Fitness Concentration are prepared for a wide variety of careers including personal training, strength and conditioning coaching, corporate wellness, fitness sales, and others. Additionally, the Personal and Commercial Fitness concentration has been designed to be paired with a minor in Recreation/Sport Management, General Business, or Entrepreneurship. Graduating students are strongly encouraged to obtain the following certification(s):
- NSCA Personal Trainer or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), ACSM Personal Trainer, ACE Personal Trainer, NASM Personal Trainer
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PED 317 | Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| PED 327 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| PED 373 | Psychology of Exercise | 3 |
| or PED 374 | Psychology of Sport | |
| PED 401 | Graded Exercise Testing | 3 |
| PED 417 | Applied Techniques in Personal Training | 3 |
| PED 430 | Field Experience in Health and Exercise Science | 9 |
| PED 451 | Research in Health and Exercise Science | 3 |
| PED 480 | Practicum in Physical Education | 2 |
| or PED 481 | Children's Lifetime Sports Academy Practicum | |
| RSM 325 | Law for the Recreation and Sport Practitioner | 2 |
| Select a minimum of nine credit hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Introductory Financial Accounting | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Professional Selling and Sales Management | ||
| Principles of Aerobic Training | ||
| Psychology of Exercise 1 | ||
or PED 374 | Psychology of Sport | |
| Advanced Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology | ||
| Marketing in Recreation and Sport | ||
| Entrepreneurship in Recreation and Sport | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 40 | |
| 1 | Must use option not used above. |
Note: Students may not complete both the Health/Exercise Science Concentration and the Personal and Commercial Health Concentration.
General Concentration
Students not wishing to teach are encouraged to select a minor in a related discipline to maximize career opportunities upon graduation. Suggested areas include criminal justice, military science, journalism, or business.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| PED 240 | Methods of Teaching Lifetime Activities for Secondary Physical Education | 3 |
| PED 241 | Concepts of Sport Activities | 3 |
| PED 246 | Concepts of Dance and Gymnastics | 3 |
| PED 374 | Psychology of Sport | 3 |
| or PED 375 | Sociocultural Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity | |
| PED 380 | Rhythms and Creative Movement for Elementary School | 3 |
| PED 382 | Elementary School Physical Education | 3 |
| PED 383 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PED 392 | Child Growth and Motor Development | 3 |
| PED 420 | Senior Seminar in Physical Education | 1 |
| PED 481 | Children's Lifetime Sports Academy Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | |
NOTE: The HPER department may require of their students in major and minor programs of study that are enrolled in certain classes that will be going out for applied learning experiences, internship and/or practicums to obtain at their cost an appropriate professional conduct, background checks, and fingerprinting. This requirement is to be completed before HPER students engage with students, clients and all other participants in their programs.
Program Graduation Requirements
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all major coursework.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a major GPA of at least 2.0.
University Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 120 credit hours (100 level and higher, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in upper-division courses. Lower-division transfer courses accepted as meeting upper-division departmental course requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Earn 30 of the last 45 credit hours at MWSU in institutional coursework (exclusive of credit by examination).
- Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.
- Fulfill the Missouri Constitution requirement.
- Successfully pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement exam.
Teacher Education Concentration
The Bachelor of Science degree with Teacher Certification leads to certification to teach physical education in schools. Students who pursue this program should consider teaching as their immediate career goal.
The Bachelor of Science degree with Teacher Certification leads to certification to teach physical education in schools. Students who pursue this program should consider teaching as their immediate career goal.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| PED 240 | Methods of Teaching Lifetime Activities for Secondary Physical Education | 3 |
| PED 241 | Concepts of Sport Activities | 3 |
| PED 246 | Concepts of Dance and Gymnastics | 3 |
| PED 374 | Psychology of Sport | 3 |
| or PED 375 | Sociocultural Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity | |
| PED 380 | Rhythms and Creative Movement for Elementary School | 3 |
| PED 382 | Elementary School Physical Education | 3 |
| PED 383 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PED 392 | Child Growth and Motor Development | 3 |
| PED 420 | Senior Seminar in Physical Education | 1 |
| PED 481 | Children's Lifetime Sports Academy Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | |
NOTE: The HPER department may require of their students in major and minor programs of study that are enrolled in certain classes that will be going out for applied learning experiences, internship and/or practicums to obtain at their cost an appropriate professional conduct, background checks, and fingerprinting. This requirement is to be completed before HPER students engage with students, clients and all other participants in their programs.
Program Graduation Requirements
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all major coursework.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.75 and a major GPA of 3.0 and a minimum 3.0 GPS in Education coursework.
University Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 120 credit hours (100 level and higher, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in upper-division courses. Lower-division transfer courses accepted as meeting upper-division departmental course requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Earn 30 of the last 45 credit hours at MWSU in institutional coursework (exclusive of credit by examination).
- Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.
- Fulfill the Missouri Constitution requirement.
- Successfully pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement exam.