Degree Requirements

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

REQUIREMENTS -- 45 semester hours as follows:

• HESS 234 First Aid and Safety
• HESS 333 Nutrition
• HESS 430 Substance Abuse
• ESS 131 Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science
• ESS 232 Sports Skills
• ESS 233 Physical Education for Elementary School K-12
• ESS 330 Kinesiology
• ESS 331 Psychosocial Aspects of Sports
• ESS 332 Techniques of Teaching Rhythmic Activities
• ESS 333 Adapted Physical Education
• ESS 337 History and Principles of Exercise and Sport Science
• ESS 338 Materials and Methods of Exercise and Sport Science
• ESS 435 Physiology of Exercise
• ESS 437 Tests and Measurements
• ESS 438 Movement Fundamentals

Students seeking secondary certification must also take 36 hours of professional education courses.

NOTE: The state of Kentucky does not recognize a minor in Physical Education.