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Physical Education - B.S. Program Requirements PDFDownload to print

Attribute Legend: DD Diversity-Domestic; DG Diversity-Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (1 credit)
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1 1  
MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (12 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
KBS ATTR
EXSC		 25057
25057		 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2 (3)     or
Human Anatomy and Physiology I  2 (3)		 3 C 3
  PEP 15010 Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport 3 C 3
  PEP 25033 Lifespan Motor Development 3 C 3
  PEP 35020 Fitness Education 3 C 3
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (24 credits)
Type Course Title Credits  
KSS/DD PSYC 11762 General Psychology 3 C 4
  Kent Core Composition 6 C 3
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 9  
  Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3-5  
  Kent Core Social Sciences 3  
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (83-120 credits)
  Health and Physical Education  (120)  
  Physical Education Licensure (83)  
  Physical Activity and Sport Performance (83)  
MINIMUM TOTAL 120-157  
  1. US 10097 is not required of transfer students with 25 credits (excluding College Credit Plus and dual-enrollment) or students age 21+ at time of admission.
  2. Students who have successfully completed BSCI 11010 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health I with a C (2.000) grade or better may use that course in place of ATTR/EXSC 25057 Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
  3. Minimum C (2.000) grade is required in all major coursework for the Health and Physical Education and the Physical Education Licensure concentrations.
  4. Minimum C (2.000) grade is required for the Health and Physical Education concentration.

 

Health and Physical Education Concentration

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (114 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
  CI 47330 Reading and Writing in Adolescence/Adulthood 3 C
  CULT 29535 Education in a Democratic Society 3 C
ELR EDUC 49526 Student Teaching in Health/Physical Education 10 C
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology 3 C
  HED 11570 Personal Health 3 C
  HED 20000 Teaching Health to Young Learners 3 C
  HED 21030 Introduction to Health Education 3 C
  HED 21050 Health Education Theories 3 C
  HED 32530 Drug Use and Misuse 3 C
WIC HED 32542 Methods and Applications of Health Education 5 C
  HED 32544 Human Sexuality 3 C
  HED 34050 Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education 3 C
  HED 42041 Health Coaching 3 C
  HED 44543 Administration of School Health Programs 3 C
  HED 44544 Sexuality Education Programs 3 C
  HED 44550 Drug Abuse and Violence Education Programs 3 C
  HED 49525 Inquiry Seminar into Professional Practice 3 C
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology 3 C
KBS NUTR 23511 Science of Human Nutrition 3 C
  PEP 15011 Development and Analysis of Invasion Games 3 C
  PEP 15015 Development and Analysis of Net Games 3 C
  PEP 15016 Development and Analysis of Target and Field Games 3 C
  PEP 15020 Fundamental Movement, Gymnastics and Dance 3 C
  PEP 25025 Teaching in Physical Education 3 C
  PEP 25026 Overview of Outdoor Pursuits and Adventure Education 3 C
  PEP 35084 Motor Skill Analysis 3 C
  PEP 45037 Adapted Physical Education 3 C
  PEP 45051 Elementary School Physical Education Methods 3 C
  PEP 45053 Elementary School Physical Education Content 3 C
  PEP 45058 Secondary School Physical Education Methods 3 C
  PEP 45059 Secondary School Physical Education Content 3 C
  PEP 49525 Inquiry into Professional Practice in Physical Education 3 C
WIC SPAD 35065 History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity 3 C
DD SPED 23000 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3 C
  Choose three courses from the following: 3 C
  PEB 10020 Develop and Conditioning (1)    
  PEB 10036 Fitness Walking (1)    
  PEB 10306 Jogging (1)    
  PEB 10403 Beginning Ballroom (1)    
  PEB 10413 Latin Dance (1)    
  PEB 11426 Varsity Sport Training and Conditioning (1)    
  PEB 11604 Beginning Karate (1)    
  PEB 11633 Ju-Jitsu (1)    
  PEB 11634 Self Defense (1)    
  PEB 11663 Beginning Yoga (1)    
  PEB 11664 Pilates (1)    
  PEB 11665 Zumba (1)    
  PEB 11666 Beginning Spinning (1)    
  PEB 11667 Boot Camp I (1)    
  PEB 11673 Intermediate Yoga (1)    
  PEB 11674 Intermediate Pilates (1)    
  PEB 11675 Zumba Toning (1)    
  PEB 12324 Weight Training (1)    
  PEB 12325 Women's Weight Training (1)    
  PEB 12424 Exercise/Weight Control (1)    
  PEB 12425 Nautilus Exercises (1)    
  PEB 13003 Dance Exercise (1)    
  PEB 13010 Judo-Ajudo (1)    
  PEB 13016 Cycling (1)    
  PEB 13040 Cardio Kickboxing (1)    
ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (6 credits)
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
KAD COMM 15000 Introduction to Human Communication 3 C
  Kent Core Additional 3  
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 
 120  

Concentration Notes:

  • The Physical Education—Health and Physical Education program (pre-K-to-grade-12 licensure) is designed to be completed in five years and allows students to satisfy a maximum 12 credit hours of program requirements with graduate courses.
  • Students in Health and Physical Education need to provide evidence of certification in First Aid, CPR and a minimum equivalence to level 5 competency in Red Cross swimming.

Licensure Requirement (not required for graduation):
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

Students must apply for State of Ohio Licensure (defined by completion of all licensure program requirements) within 12 months of program completion. After 12 months, applicants must meet State approved program/licensure requirements that are in effect at the time of application. This means that students who apply after the 12 month deadline may have to take additional coursework if the content, methods courses, program requirements, or licensure requirements have changed from the catalog in force.

 

Physical Education Licensure Concentration

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (72 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
  CI 47330 Reading and Writing in Adolescence/Adulthood 3 C
  CULT 29535 Education in Democratic Society 3 C
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology 3 C
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology 3 C
  PEP 15011 Development and Analysis of Invasion Games 3 C
  PEP 15015 Development and Analysis of Net Games 3 C
  PEP 15016 Development and Analysis of Target and Field Games 3 C
  PEP 15020 Fundamental Movement, Gymnastics and Dance 3 C
  PEP 25025 Teaching in Physical Education 3 C
  PEP 25026 Overview of Outdoor Pursuits and Adventure Education 3 C
  PEP 35084 Motor Skill Analysis 3 C
  PEP 45037 Adapted Physical Education 3 C
  PEP 45051 Elementary School Physical Education Methods 3 C
  PEP 45053 Elementary School Physical Education Content 3 C
  PEP 45058 Secondary School Physical Education Methods 3 C
  PEP 45059 Secondary School Physical Education Content 3 C
  PEP 49525 Inquiry into Professional Practice in Physical Education 3 C
ELR PEP 49526 Student Teaching in Physical Education 12 C
WIC SPAD 35065 History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity 3 C
DD SPED 23000 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3 C
  Choose three courses from the following: 3 C
  PEB 10020 Develop and Conditioning (1)    
  PEB 10036 Fitness Walking (1)    
  PEB 10306 Jogging (1)    
  PEB 10403 Beginning Ballroom (1)    
  PEB 10413 Latin Dance (1)    
  PEB 11426 Varsity Sport Training and Conditioning (1)    
  PEB 11604 Beginning Karate (1)    
  PEB 11633 Ju-Jitsu (1)    
  PEB 11634 Self Defense (1)    
  PEB 11663 Beginning Yoga (1)    
  PEB 11664 Pilates (1)    
  PEB 11665 Zumba (1)    
  PEB 11666 Beginning Spinning (1)    
  PEB 11667 Boot Camp I (1)    
  PEB 11673 Intermediate Yoga (1)    
  PEB 11674 Intermediate Pilates (1)    
  PEB 11675 Zumba Toning (1)    
  PEB 12324 Weight Training (1)    
  PEB 12325 Women's Weight Training (1)    
  PEB 12424 Exercise/Weight Control (1)    
  PEB 12425 Nautilus Exercises (1)    
  PEB 13003 Dance Exercise (1)    
  PEB 13010 Judo-Ajudo (1)    
  PEB 13016 Cycling (1)    
  PEB 13040 Cardio Kickboxing (1)    
ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (11 credits)
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
  Kent Core Additional 6  
  Kent Core Basic Science 3  
  General Electives 2  
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 83  

Concentration Notes:

  • Students in Physical Education Licensure concentration need to provide evidence of certification in First Aid, CPR and a minimum equivalence to level 5 competency in Red Cross swimming.

Licensure Requirement (not required for graduation):
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

Students must apply for State of Ohio Licensure (defined by completion of all licensure program requirements) within 12 months of program completion. After 12 months, applicants must meet State approved program/licensure requirements that are in effect at the time of application. This means that students who apply after the 12 month deadline may have to take additional coursework if the content, methods courses, program requirements, or licensure requirements have changed from the catalog in force.

 

Physical Activity and Sport Performance Concentration

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (31 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
  EXSC 35068 Statistics for the Exercise Scientist 3  
  PEP 15020 Fundamental Movement, Gymnastics and Dance 3  
WIC PEP 35010 Psychological Dimensions of Motor Behavior 3 C 1
  PEP 35084 Motor Skill Analysis 3  
  PEP 45015 Psychology of Coaching 3  
  PEP 45037 Adapted Physical Education 3  
ELR PEP
PEP		 45092
45096		 Internship in Physical Education (2-4)     or
Individual Investigation in Physical Education (1-3)		 3  
DD SPAD 25000 Sport in Society 3  
WIC SPAD 35065 History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity 3 C 1
  Physical Education Basic or Professional Movement electives 1  
  Choose from the following: 3  
  PEP 15011 Development and Analysis of Invasion Games (3)    
  PEP 15015 Development and Analysis of Net Games (3)    
  PEP 15016 Development and Analysis of Target and Field Games (3)    
ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (52 credits)
Attribute Course Title Credits Min Grade
  Kent Core Basic Science 3  
  Kent Core Additional 6  
  Approved Minor and General Electives (must include 21 upper-divisions hours; number of credits required depends on meeting minimum 120 credit hours) 43  
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 83  
  1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in either PEP 35010 or SPAD 35065 to fulfill writing-intensive requirement.