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.
_____ _____ HEAL 250: (2) "First Aid & Safety Education" (F/S)
_____ _____ PE 255: (2) "Theory & Practices in Fitness & Wellness" (S)
_____ _____ PE 256 (co 353): (2) "Pedagogical Aspects of Physical Education" (S)
_____ _____ PE 312: (3) "Foundations in Health & Physical Education" (F)
_____ _____ PE 345 (co 346) (3) "Physical Education for Children" (F)
_____ _____ PE 353 (co 256): (3) "Methods/Analysis of Teaching Team Sports" (S)
_____ _____ PE 424 (pre 256): (3) "Physical Education for the Exceptional Child" (S)
_____ _____ PE 435: (3) "Motor Behavior" (S)
Total Hours: 21
The minor is not open to physical education majors.