May 02, 2025  
2025-2026 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2025] 
    
2025-2026 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2025]

Physical Education - Coaching Emphasis (BS)

Location(s): Main Campus



Program Information

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

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)


  • Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the BS requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education  Core and Breadth Areas. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details. 

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)


See General Education  for course options.

  • Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
  • Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Physical Education - Coaching Curriculum (80-81 Credits)


Required Support Courses (7 Credits)


Free Electives and University Requirements


Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

  • A minimum of 120 total credits;
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
  • 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
  • 30 credits completed  through SUU.

Total Credits, BS Degree: 120


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.