Physical Education & Health Science 4+1 Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in five years with a Physical Education degree. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BS/MA in Physical Education & Health Science 4+1
142
A Bachelor degree of Science in Physical education requires 120 credits and a Master degree of arts requires 22 credits, for a total of 142 credits. 3.0 GPA is required.
Credits for Major in Physical Education & Health Science 4+1
97
To qualify for the undergraduate major, 63 credits are required, while the graduate major required 34 credits, for a total of 97 major credits.
General Education Credits Required for a BS/MA in Physical Education & Health Science 4+1
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-100 Literacy Principles of Health & Physical Education BS Physical Education 4+1/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-245 Invasion Games I BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
2 credits |
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Elective 1 of 2 courses |
3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-375 Social Issues in Physical Education BS Physical Education 4+1/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-246 Invasion Games II BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
2 credits |
| MTH 0144-113 Survey of Statistics BS Physical Education Recommendation/General Education Requirements |
3 credits |
| Communication Elective Select 1 course: Written General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requiremen |
3 credits |
| Humanities Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 17 credits |
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-203 Anatomy & Physiology I BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
4 credits |
| PIA 0501-114 Developmental Psychology BS Physical Education 4+1/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-250 Lifetime Activities BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852-237 Fund. Movement & Games BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
2 credits |
| SOC 0170-345 Social & Behavioral Aspects of Health BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| Communication Elective Select 1 course: Oral General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-204 Anatomy & Physiology II BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| EST 0836-304 Schools, Community, Society BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-247 Net & Racquet Sports BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852 Elective Select 1 course BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
2 credits |
| Humanities Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 14 credits |
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-285 Rhythms & Fitness BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852-315 Motor Development BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-290 Technology in HPE BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-340 Curriculum & Teaching BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-463 Physiology of Exercise + Lab BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
4 credits |
| 14 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-380 Physical Education in Elem. BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-488 Practicum I BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852-469 Adapted Physical Education BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-361 Kinesiology BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834-507 Youth & Violence BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 17 credits |
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-525 Curriculum & Methods PE BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 0852-493 Practicum II BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
2 credits |
| PED 0852-493 Practicum II BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834-551 OR 557 Select 1 course BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| Art Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 14 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PED 0852-536 Student Teaching in PE BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
6 credits |
| PED 500 OR HED 553 Select 1 course from above BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| PED 580 OR ELY 530 Select 1 course from above BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| 12 credits |
Fifth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HED 0834-551 OR 557¹ Select 1 course BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834-608 Intro Comprehensive Health Education BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834-627 School Health Programs & Policies BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834 Elective Select 1 course BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| 12 credits |
¹Select the course that was not taken in fourth year fall.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HED 0834-552 Research & Technology in Health Education BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834-550 Social & Cultural Issues in Health Education BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credite |
| HED 0834-609 Comprehensive Health Ed. for Secondary Educators BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
3 credite |
| HED 0834-792 Fieldwork Internship BS Physical Education 4+1 Requirement |
1 credit |
| 10 credits |
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