Physical Education - Coaching Major

Prepares students through the acquisition of knowledge, the development of physical skills and a positive attitude toward activity and fitness that will enable them to perform effectively as physical educators and coaches.

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

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos251.htm

Total Credits Required

124

Liberal Studies	30-40
Health Promotion Requirements	2


Required Courses in Major	35

PE 110 Introduction to Physical Education	2
PE 112 Fundamental Motor Skills	2
PE 113 Aquatics/Gymnastics	2
PE 211 Dance Survey	2
PE 212 Anatomical and Mechanical Assessment of Human Movement	3
PE 213 Physiology of Sport and Fitness	3
PE 214 Team Sports	2
PE 217 Motor Development and Elementary School Physical Education	3
PE 310 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education	2
PE 314 Individual and Dual Sports	2
PE 318 Motor Learning and Secondary School Physical Education	4
PE 322 Theory of Basketball or	2
PE 323 Theory of Football (2 cr.) or
PE 325 Theory of Swimming (2 cr.) or
PE 326 Theory of Volleyball (2 cr.)
PE 340 Principles of Coaching	2
PE 346 Adapted Physical Education	2
ES 470 Psychological Aspects of Athletic Performance	2



Minor	20

Bulletin Year: 2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.