Physical Education Major

Bachelor of Science Degree

Training is needed in our age of physical softness to keep the body working at its optimum. Students take part in physical education classes and sports activities that promote the philosophy that whatever we do, we are to do it for the glory of God, whether it be to exemplify Christian conduct on the sports field or to be a witness for Jesus Christ.

Physical education major is offered in conjunction with the department of secondary education. All policies of that department apply, including the requirements to declare and complete a teaching internship and a second teaching field. See requirements.

Fitness Tests: First-semester sophomores must pass PE 299 Sophomore Fitness Test before being approved for a physical education major, minor, or second teaching field. First-semester juniors must successfully complete PE 399 Junior Fitness Test to continue this major, minor, or second teaching field. First-semester seniors must pass PE 499 Senior Fitness Test to complete a physical education major, minor, or second teaching field.

Majors—Men: These students must complete one of the following requirements: (1) manage or play on the Eagles basketball team 2 seasons; (2) coach collegian soccer, volleyball, flag football, basketball, or softball teams 2 seasons; or (3) play on collegian soccer, volleyball, flag football, basketball, or softball teams 4 seasons [one or more seasons may be replaced by serving as collegian athletic director— 1 semester for 1 season—up to 4 total]. Combinations of these requirements need approval of the Registrar.

Minors, Second Teaching Fields—men: These students must complete one of the following requirements: manage or play on the Eagles basketball team 2 seasons; play on collegian soccer, volleyball, flag football, basketball, or softball teams 3 seasons; or coach collegian soccer, volleyball, flag football, basketball, or softball teams 2 seasons.

Majors—Women: These students must complete one of the following requirements: (1) manage or play on the Lady Eagles volleyball or basketball teams 2 seasons; (2) coach collegian soccer, volleyball, basketball, or softball teams 2 seasons; or (3) play on collegian soccer, volleyball, basketball, or softball teams 4 seasons [1 or more seasons may be replaced by serving as collegian athletic director— 1 semester for 1 season—up to 4 total]. Combinations of these requirements need the approval of the Registrar.

Minors, Second Teaching Fields—Women: These students must complete one of the following requirements: manage or play on the Lady Eagles volleyball or basketball teams 2 seasons; play on collegian soccer, volleyball, basketball, or softball teams 3 seasons; or coach collegian soccer, volleyball, basketball, or softball teams 2 seasons.

Academic Program Fee: $80 per semester or $20 per payment.

Second Teaching Field: Physical Education

Exemptions from Physical Education: These exemptions do not apply to physical education majors, minors, or second teaching fields.

Maximum: A maximum of 4 PE activity electives may be applied to completion of graduation requirements, except for physical education majors, minors, and second teaching fields.

Recommended Course Sequence

1 Taken during Interterm 2 Taken during summer 3 Scheduled by secondary education department. 4 Taken the Pre-term prior to SE 420

* Required for men students only † Required for women students only