Physical Education Major

The primary aim of this program is to prepare majors through the acquisition of knowledge, the development of skills and the development of a positive attitude toward activity and fitness that will enable them to perform effectively in a teaching role. Students will obtain knowledge about human movement, such as the physiology of muscular activity, the neural and kinesiological basis of movement, measurement and evaluation of motor performance and methodology of teaching motor skills; develop personal skills in a variety of activities in addition to teaching skills; and acquire sensitivity to, and understanding of, human relations in the learning environment by participating in a variety of laboratory and field experiences.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health, Physical Education and Recreation department page.

Total Credits Required

124

Liberal Studies	30-40
Health Promotion Requirements	2

Additional Health Promotion Requirements	2
Health Promotion Electives	2
Choose from the following:
HP 206 Backpacking (1 cr.)
HP 209 Bicycling-Mountain (1 cr.)
HP 216 Skating-Beginning (1 cr.) or
HP 216A Skating-Figure (1 cr.) or
HP 216B Skating-Intermediate Figure (1 cr.)
HP 217 Fly and Bait Casting (1 cr.)
HP 222 Hiking (1 cr.)
HP 228 Power Skating and Hockey (1 cr.)
HP 230 Rock Climbing (1 cr.)
HP 231 Skiing-Beginning Alpine (1 cr.)
HP 231A Skiing-Intermediate Alpine (1 cr.)
HP 231B Skiing-Cross Country (1 cr.)
HP 233 Showshoeing (1 cr.)
HP 238 Winter Camping (1 cr.)
HP 253 Adventure Based Learning (1 cr.)


Required Courses in Major	32

Theory Courses	27
PE 110 Introduction to Physical Education	2
PE 217 Motor Development and Elementary School Physical Education	3
PE 230 Fitness Leadership	2
PE 241 Prevention and Care of Injuries	2
PE 310 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education	3
PE 315 Physiology of Exercise	4
PE 317 Anatomical Kinesiology	2
PE 318 Motor Learning and Secondary School Physical Education	3
PE 346 Adapted Physical Education	2
PE 411 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics	2
Physical Education Elective (300 level or above)	2

Activity Courses	5
PE 100 Rhythmic Movement Fundamentals	0.5
PE 101 Volleyball	0.5
PE 103 Tumbling Activities	0.5
PE 199 Team Sports	0.5
PE 200 Track and Field	0.5
PE 201 Strength Training and Conditioning	0.5
PE 205 Tennis	0.5
PE 207 Badminton	0.5
PE 211 Dance Survey	1


Other Required Courses	16
HL 111 Personal Wellness	4
HL 242 Emergency Health Care	2
PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science [Div II] or	4
PY 100H Honors Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [Div II] or
PY 100L Psychology as a Natural Science with Laboratory (4 cr.) [Div II] or
PY 100S Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [Div II]
HPER Electives	6
Any six credits at the 200 level or above offered in academic majors in the department. And HL 110 and RE 110. Choose in consultation with adviser.

Minor	20

Bulletin Year: 2007 - 2008 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.