Physical Education Major

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(125 Hours)

For professional studies information, see the College of Education section of this catalog.

NOTE: Students seeking Alabama Teacher certification in physical education should select education as a second major. Students should consult with their advisers concerning all certification requirements. (P-12)

Specialized General Studies Requirements

Area III

BIO 1100 - Principles of Biology 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIO L100 - Principles of Biology Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)
MTH 1112 - Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 Credit Hour(s) or placement

Select a four hour course/lab combination from the following OR an Advisor approved course:

CHM 1142 - General Chemistry I 3 Credit Hour(s) or placement
CHM L142 - General Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit Hour(s) or placement
PHY 2252 - General Physics I 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHY L252 - Physics I Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)
SCI 2233 - Physical Science 3 Credit Hour(s)
SCI L233 - Physical Science Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)

Area V Requirements

KHP 2202 - First Aid and Safety and CPR 2 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 2251 - Instructional and Theoretical Practices in Physical Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 2252 - Skills and Concepts of Rhythmic Activities 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 3360 - Physiological Principles of Body Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 3395 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury 2 Credit Hour(s)
IS 2241 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 Credit Hour(s)
TROY 1101 - The University Experience 1 Credit Hour(s)
Select one hour of physical activity courses.

Major Requirements

KHP 3330 - Physical Skills Proficiency 2 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 3352 - Kinesiology and Efficiency of Human Movement 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 3361 - Integrating HPER into the Curriculum 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 4410 - Motor Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 4446 - Secondary Physical Education Resistance Training Practices 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 4466 - Physical Education Practicum 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 4474 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP L474 - Exercise Physiology Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 4485 - Teaching Individual and Team Sports I 3 Credit Hour(s)
KHP 4486 - Teaching Secondary Physical Education 3 Credit Hour(s)