Physical Education Minor
If you’re interested in
running physical activity programs for children and youth, consider getting a
minor in physical education. This minor will prepare you for successful
community based physical activity promotion.
Courses
You will need to take 18 units
of coursework to complete this minor. Required courses include:
- PES Credit which must include four from the
following (4 units)
- Dance
- Group
Fitness (e.g. aerobic dance)
- Invasion
Game (e.g. basketball, hockey)
- Net/Wall
(e.g. volleyball, racquetball)
- Recreation
(e.g. cycling, golf. Note: swimming and life guard certification is highly
recommended)
- Weight
Training
- PE 315 - EFFECTIVE TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(3 units)
- PE 316 - CONTENT PROGRESSIONS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(2 units)
- PE 325 - APPLIED MOVEMENT ANALYSIS AND MOTOR
LEARNING (3 units)
- PE 335 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(3 units)
- PE 345 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
STUDENTS (3 units)