Physical Education

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Mission Statement for the Physical Education Program

The Physical Education Program offers degree options designed to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in physical education, sport, recreation, and leisure services. The courses and experiences offered enable graduates to successfully enter teaching, coaching, leadership, and supervisory positions in school and community-based settings.

Physical Education Major

See Physical Education (Grades EC-12, All-Level), B.S.E. with Teacher Certification  in the Counseling section for specific course requirements in Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum, and teacher certification requirements.

Programs and Courses

Programs

• Physical Education (Grades EC-12, All-Level), B.S.E. with Teacher Certification
• Sports and Leisure Studies, B.S.E.

• Coaching Minor
• Kinesiology Minor
• Sport and Leisure Studies Management Minor
• Sport and Leisure Studies Practitioner Minor

Courses

• KNES 1213 - Health, Fitness, and Physical Activity for Children
• KNES 1214 - Health, Fitness, & Physical Activity for Children
• KNES 1503 - Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
• KNES 1933 - Emotional, Social, and Physical Wellness of Young Children
• KNES 2003 - Foundations of Recreation, Leisure and Sport
• KNES 2023 - Motor Skill Acquisition and Analysis
• KNES 2403 - Techniques & Strategies of Team Sports
• KNES 2413 - Techniques & Strategies of Individual/Dual Sports
• KNES 2423 - Techniques & Strategies of Fitness and Conditioning Activities
• KNES 2433 - Techniques & Strategies of Adventure & Outdoor Activities
• KNES 3203 - Organization and Programming in Recreation, Leisure and Sport
• KNES 3213 - Outdoor Adventure Programming
• KNES 3323 - Coaching Theory and Practice
• KNES 3353 - Officiating
• KNES 3513 - Scientific Foundations of Human Movement
• KNES 3603 - Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology
• KNES 3803 - Leadership in Recreation, Leisure and Sport
• KNES 3813 - Managing Program Events and Facilities
• KNES 3823 - Sport Marketing and Finance
• KNES 4033 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
• KNES 4513 - Adapted Physical Activity
• KNES 4523 - Management & Administration of Recreation, Leisure & Sport Programs
• KNES 4533 - Organization & Administration of Worksite Wellness Programs
• KNES 4543 - Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation, Leisure and Sport
• KNES 4553 - Law and Ethics in Recreation, Leisure and Sport
• KNES 4663 - Fundamentals of Elementary Physical Education
• KNES 4693 - Fundamentals of Secondary Physical Education
• KNES 4913 - Special Topics in Kinesiology
• KNES 4973 - Internship in Recreation, Leisure or Sport
• KNES 4991 - Independent Study in Kinesiology
• KNES 4993 - Independent Study in Kinesiology

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