The Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education offers students four professional focus areas: Applied Health Fitness, Sport Physiology, Physical Education Teacher Certification or Physical Education/Health Education Teacher Certification. The core courses of the Physical Education major provide the biological, psychological, philosophical, historic, and social/behavioral science principles in the study of physical activity, exercise, and sport. The impact of physical activity/inactivity on the health, fitness, and quality of life of people of all ages and abilities is also addressed. Students complete the core coursework and select one or more of the options to complete their studies through advanced courses. Each option is organized to reflect the current scholarship and practices in the field and allows students to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and a philosophical understanding specific to their future role as a practitioner in the field of Physical Education.

Physical Education Professional Activity Courses
These courses are letter graded and are for the majors and minors in the Department of Health and Human Performance only.

PE 2200 Lifeguard Training
PE 2280 Water Safety Instruction
PE 2422 Rhythm and Dance Fundamentals
PE 2423 Fundamentals in Gymnastics
PE 2424 Net and Wall Activities
PE 2425 Lifetime/Leisure Activities
PE 2426 Striking and Fielding Activities
PE 2427 Territorial Activities
PE 2428 Flexibility, Core and Balance Training
PE 2525 Group Exercise Leadership
PE 2640 Burdenko Conditioning
PE 2710 Topics in Fitness
PE 2740 Water Exercise Techniques
PE 2831 Resistance Training Techniques

Physical Activity Skills Courses
The Physical Activity Skills courses are credit-bearing electives designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and engage in a wide variety of physical activities, with the goal of promoting health and lifelong participation in physical activity. These courses are graded Pass/No Pass.