The Minor in Physical Education is an excellent minor for students interested in working with youth in physical activity settings outside of the public schools.
The minor includes courses required for the physical education/teacher education major, but does not lead to a teaching license.
The courses in this minor provide a foundation for effective teaching behaviors along with exposure to the content of physical education. This minor is available to all students outside the physical education/teacher education major.
Students in the physical education minor are exposed to fundamental teaching methods associated with physical activity along with a broad overview of health-related fitness, skill themes and movement concepts, and team sports. Students also have the opportunity to work with individuals with exceptionalities in physical activity settings.
PE minors are invited to participate in the Physical Education Majors Club and other events and activities associated with the physical education/teacher education degree program.
The minor requires 23 hours, including:
- HEAL 250 - First Aid and Safety Education Credits: (2)
- HPE 355 - Fitness Concepts Credits: (3)
- HPE 256 - Physical Education Pedagogy Credits: (3)
- HPE 212 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education Credits: (3)
- HPE 345 - Children's Movement Credits: (3)
- HPE 253 - Sport Education Credits: (3)
- HPE 424 - Adapted Movement & Wellness Credits: (3)
- HPE 235 - Motor Behavior Credits: (3)
The minor is not open to physical education majors.