Physical Education, Recreation Emphasis (PHYED.BS)

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PHYED.BS 20-21

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 46-52

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NOTE: Students in this major must take MTHS-135 Introduction to Statistics as their general core mathematics course. They will also take Human Biology in the Specialty Area, which will fulfill their general core science requirement.

Specialty Area Requirements

BIOS 110 - Human Biology Credit Hours: 4
EXSC 335 - Exercise Physiology I Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 365 - Kinesiology Credit Hours: 3
BIOS 231 - Principles of Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
HLTH 352 - Substance Use and Abuse Credit Hours: 2
HLTH 353 - Safety and First Aid Credit Hours: 2
HLTH 357 - Human Sexuality Credit Hours: 3
PHED 201 - Foundations of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Credit Hours: 1
PHED 211/212/213 - Sports Management Field Experience Credit Hours: 1 (211), 2 (212), 3 (213) - Choose one course number
PHED 311/312/313 - Sports Management Field Experience Credit Hours: 1 (311), 2 (312), 3 (313) - Choose one course number
PHED 342 - Teaching Adapted Physical Education Credit Hours: 2
PHED 380 - Principles of Elementary Physical Education Instruction Credit Hours: 2
PHED 390 - Principles of Secondary Physical Education Instruction Credit Hours: 2
PHED 440 - Motor Learning & Development Credit Hours: 3
PHED 441 - Assessment and Evaluation in Wellness, Recreation, and Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
PHED 495 - Integration of Faith and Practice - Capstone Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal Specialty Area Requirements: 38-42 hours

Outdoor Recreation Track

BIOS 112 - Environmental Science Credit Hours: 4
RECR 132 - Outdoor Recreational Activities Credit Hours: 1
RECR 232 - Backpacking and Camping Credit Hours: 3
RECR 233 - Water-Based Recreation Credit Hours: 3
RECR 234 - Wilderness First Responder Credit Hours: 3
RECR 301 - Recreation Programming and Development Credit Hours: 3
RECR 470 - Recreation Practicum Credit Hours: 3

Academic Catalog

Physical Education, Recreation Emphasis (PHYED.BS)

Degree Checklist

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 46-52

Specialty Area Requirements

Subtotal Specialty Area Requirements: 38-42 hours

Outdoor Recreation Track

Outdoor Recreation Track Subtotal: 20 hours

Electives - Total Hours: 6/16 hours

Total 58-62 hours

Total Hours in Program: 120