Physical Education (Minor)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Summary

A minor in Physical Education is part of the preparation to earn licensure to teach Physical Education in both Primary and Secondary schools. Graduates with a minor in Physical Education will develop coaching skills that can be applied at numerous levels such as youth sports programs, middle or high school, and college athletic programs.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the minor.

Physical Education Minor Curriculum (37-38 Credits)

Core Requirements (37-38 Credits)

BIOL 1020 - Human Biology 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Life Sciences Breadth Area)
BIOL 1025 - Human Biology Lab 1 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Life Sciences Breadth Area)
KIN 2020 - Functional Kinesiology 2 Credit(s)
KIN 3050 - Motor Learning 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3060 - Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3070 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3080 - Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 3 Credit(s)
NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s)
PE 1098 - Wellness Dynamics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill the General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area)
PE 1543 - Advanced First Aid-Emergency Care-CPR 1 Credit(s) (must either take class or have current card of completion at graduation)
PE 1830 - Fundamentals of Individual, Dual, and Team Sports I 2 Credit(s)
PE 1870 - Fundamentals of Individual, Dual, and Team Sports II 2 Credit(s)
PE 3900 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
PE 4740 - Coaching Leadership and Administration 3 Credit(s)
PE 4900 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 37-38

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other U.S. state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

An overview of all of SUU’s programs that lead to licensure/certification and the programs’ current determination statuses may be found at www.suu.edu/provost/licensure.html.

Program Learning Outcomes

Describe and apply physiological, bio-mechanical, and motor learning principles and theory related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness.
Identify philosophical and social perspectives of PE/Coaching issues.
Analyze and correct critical elements of motor skills and performance.
Demonstrate personal competence in motor skill performance for a variety of physical activities.
Plan and implement progressive and sequential instruction/practice plans aligned with lesson/practice objectives that address the diverse needs of all students.
Implement effective demonstrations, explanations, instructional cues, and provide effective feedback for skill acquisition and student learning.
Select, create, and use appropriate assessments to evaluate student learning and achievement of instructional goals and objectives.
Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the professional ethics of highly qualified teachers and coaches.