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2025-2026 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2025] 
    
2025-2026 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2025]

Physical Education (Minor)

Location(s): Main Campus



Program Information

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

Total Credits, Minor: 35-36


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 US 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.

Program Learning Outcomes


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