Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (Non-Teaching) (120 Hours)

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate Effective Instructional Techniques Across the Lifespan: Students will develop the skills needed to plan, lead, and adapt physical activity experiences for children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of community and recreational environments.

Create and Implement Inclusive Physical Activity and Wellness Programs: Students will integrate movement science and wellness concepts to design, deliver, and assess safe, engaging, and inclusive programs that promote active, healthy lifestyles.

Demonstrate Professionalism and Career Readiness in Physical Activity Fields:Students will show professionalism, clear communication, and career readiness for positions in recreation, youth activity programs, and sport-related fields.

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

 

MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4

Or

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4

XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3

GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3

GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3

GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3

GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Major Non-Teaching Track (28-30 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BIOL101Biology and Society

4

ESAT225Human Anatomy

3

ESAT230Motor Learning and Development

3

ESAT246Lifetime Fitness

3

ESAT247Organizational Sports

2

ESAT248Outdoor Education and Lifetime Activities

2

ESAT250Human Physiology

3

ESAT333Adapted Physical Education

2

 

ESAT399Professional Internship

1-12

Or

ESAT309Theory and Practice

1

 

ESAT402Capstone Course: Administraton of P.E. and Sport

3

Four Year Plan

Fall - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

ESAT247Organizational Sports

2

 

BIOL101Biology and Society

4

And

BIOL101LBiology and Society Lab

0

 

GCON
Great Conversation

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Spring - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT246Lifetime Fitness

3

ESAT230Motor Learning and Development

3

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

GCON
Great Conversation

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT225Human Anatomy

3

ESAT248Outdoor Education and Lifetime Activities

2

CCC102Public Speaking

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Spring - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT250Human Physiology

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

ELE/ELECW
Writing Intensive Course

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective (300+ Level)

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective (300+ Level)

3

Spring - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT333Adapted Physical Education

2

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

1

ELE/ELEC
General Elective (300+ Level)

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective (300+ Level)

3

Fall - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT399Professional Internship

1-12

Or

ESAT309Theory and Practice

1

 

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective (300+ Level)

3

Spring - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT402Capstone Course: Administraton of P.E. and Sport

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective (300+ Level)

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective (300+ Level)

3

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.

Certificate Requirement: Must have current certification in CPR/AED for adult and child, First Aid upon graduation.