Physical Education Curriculum
Core Courses:
PESS 205 Fundamentals of Movement, Rhythms &Dance
PESS 240A Foundations of Sport and Games in PE I
PESS 240B Foundations of Sport and Games in PE II
PESS 310 Principles, Theories and Methods of Teaching Early Childhood PE
PESS 330 Principles, Theories and Methods of Teaching Middle Childhood PE
PESS 370 Principles, Theories and Methods of Teaching Adolescent and Young Adult PEREC 295 Outdoor Pursuits
Required Courses:
BIOS 203 Human Biology II: Anatomy & Physiology
BIOS 204 Human Biology II: Laboratory
HCCF 160 Intro to Child Development
PESS 204 History and Principles of PE
PESS 212 Intro to Coaching
PESS 302 Biomechanics
PESS 333 Adapted Physical Education
PESS 345 Intro to Exercise Physiology
PESS 405 Motor Learning
PESS 409 Tests and Measurements
One of the following Aquatic courses:
PESS 104 Intermediate Swimming
PESS 218 Lifeguard Training
PESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors
Required Professional Education Courses:
EDTE 200 Learning, Human Growth, and Development
EDTE 201 Charact. of Learners with Exceptionalities
EDTE 202 Field Exp. In Typical and Exceptional Student Development
EDCI 203 Technological Applications in Education
EDTE 301 Education and Cultural Diversity
EDSE 350 Secondary School Planning and Instruction
EDCI 371B Instructor Adapt. For Learners with Exceptionalities and Diverse Needs- Secondary
EDTE 400 School, Society, and the Professional Educator
EDPL 461, 463 Student Teaching
EDPL 465 Student Teaching Seminar