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)

General Studies Program: Specialized Requirements

All students are required to complete the Troy University General Studies Program requirements. The major requires the selection of certain courses within the General Studies Program. For all other General Studies requirements, students may select from courses approved within the General Studies Program.

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

KIN 2202 - First Aid and Safety and CPR 2 Credit Hour(s)
SPC 2251 - Instructional and Theoretical Practices in Physical Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPC 2252 - Skills and Concepts of Rhythmic Activities 3 Credit Hour(s)
EXP 3360 - Physiological Principles of Body Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)
AT 3395 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury 2 Credit Hour(s)
Select one hour of physical activity courses.

Major Requirements

SPC 3330 - Physical Skills Proficiency 2 Credit Hour(s)
KIN 3352 - Kinesiology and Efficiency of Human Movement 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPC 3361 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPC 4410 - Motor Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPC 4446 - Secondary Physical Education Resistance Training Practices 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPC 4466 - Physical Education Practicum 3 Credit Hour(s)
EXP 4474 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit Hour(s)
EXP L474 - Exercise Physiology Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)
SPC 4485 - Teaching Individual and Team Sports 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPC 4486 - Teaching Secondary Physical Education 3 Credit Hour(s)