Physical Education Program Map
B.S.Ed. in Physical Education
The mission of Health and Physical Education is to develop exemplary practitioners. The emphasis of the program is on building skills for teaching student learners in K-12 health and physical education programs. The program focuses on the promotion of lifetime health, wellness, and physical activity.
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63
Core Credit Hours
60
Major Credit Hours
0
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
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C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
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M: MATH 1001
Quantitative Skills & Reasoning |
3 |
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I2: XIDS 2002
First-Year Seminar |
2 |
| T1: Science + Lab | 4 |
| F: Education Course | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete Core IMPACTS Math.
- Complete Lab Science.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- Complete Area F Course with C or better.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
F: PHED 2100
Intro to Sports, Coach, Fitness, and Recreation |
3 |
| PWLA Activity Course | 1 |
| T2: Non-lab Science | 3 |
| S: Social Science | 3 |
| F: Education Course | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Complete Non-lab Science & Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- Complete Area F Course with C or better.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: PHED 2300
Positive Youth Development in Sport |
3 |
| A: Humanities | 3 |
| A: Humanities | 3 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
| PWLA 1600 | 2 |
Milestones:
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- Complete Area F Course with C or better.
- 2.5 or better GPA for on-time Teacher Education Admission after this semester.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: PHED 2602
Intro to Teaching Health & Physical Ed |
3 |
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F: PHED 2605
Functional Anatomy |
3 |
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F: PHED 2628
First Aid & CPR for Ed majors |
1 |
| S: Social Science | 3 |
| T3: STEM Course | 3 |
| I1: Oral Communication | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Core IMPACTS.
- Complete I1 course C or better.
- Complete Area F Courses with C or better.
17 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 32 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
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CEPD 4101
Educational Psychology |
3 |
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PHED 3503
Skills & Strategies in Net and Wall Games |
2 |
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PHED 3501
Skills & Strategies in Strength & Conditioning |
2 |
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PHED 3725
Human Movement Studies |
3 |
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PHED 3670
Instructional Strategies of Health & Physical Ed |
3 |
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PHED 4501
Contemporary Health Issues |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Maintain 2.5 or better GPA.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PHED 3500
Ed Games, Gymnastics, and Dance |
3 |
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PHED 3671
Physical Education in Elementary Schools |
3 |
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PHED 4630
Foundations and Principles of Coaching |
3 |
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PHED 4603
Advanced Concept Personal Training |
3 |
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PHED 3720
Adapted Physical Ed Field Experience |
1 |
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SPED 3715
The Inclusive Classroom |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Successfully complete practicum course.
- Maintain 2.5 or better GPA.
16 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PHED 3502
Skills & Strategies in Target & Outdoor Activities |
2 |
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PHED 3504
Skills & Strategies in Invasion Games |
2 |
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PHED 3710
Assessing Performance in Health & Physical Education |
3 |
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PHED 3675
Physical Education in Middle and Secondary Schools |
3 |
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PHED 4502
School Health Education |
3 |
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PHED 3730
Current Issues in Health & Physical Education |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Successfully complete practicum course.
- Maintain 2.5 or better GPA.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PHED 4686
Teaching Internship |
8 |
|
PHED 4689
Teaching Internship Seminar |
3 |
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PHED 3401
Integrating Technology into Health and Physical Education |
2 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Successfully complete practicum course.
16 Fall Credit Hours + 13 Spring Credit Hours = 29 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Students who complete ENGL 1102 and their Area F courses with a C or better remain on track for admission to enter Teacher Education.
- Maintain a 2.5 or better GPA for on-time admission to Teacher Education.
Middle Years:
- Apply for admission to Teacher Education with your COE Advisor. Submit your Field Experience Application. Take the Georgia Educators Ethics Exam.
- Maintain a 2.7 or better GPA.
- Moving forward in the program requires the successful completion of your Classroom Teaching Experience and all coursework.
Last Year:
- Attempt the appropriate GACE Content Exams in Physical Education.
- Seek opportunities to apply for paid student teaching internships.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Join the Physical Education Majors Club.
- Join an intramural sports team.
- Volunteer as a community coach.
Middle Years:
- Take a leadership role in the P E Majors Club.
- Gain summer work experience (e g summer camps, coaching).
- Apply to be a substitute teacher.
Last Year:
- Connect with teachers and administrators at your internship site.
- Attend and present at a state conference as a student member.
- Complete the end of program survey!
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree may help you get work as the following:
- Athletic Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- Dance Instructor
- Fitness Instructor
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Education Teacher
- Physical Therapist
- Senior Fitness Instructor
- Sports Dietitian
- Sports Journalist
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