Sport and Exercise Science Degree Requirements
General Studies in Physical Education – 51 credit hours
Students must complete the following courses:
HPER 120 Personal and Community Health – 3 credit hours
HPER 148 First Aid and CPR – 1 credit hour
HPER 150 Foundations for HPER – 3 credit hours
HPER 225 Philosophy of Coaching – 2 credit hours
HPER 256 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries – 3 credit hours
HPER 315 Adaptive Physical Education – 3 credit hours
HPER 332 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Individual and Dual Sports – 3 credit hours
HPER 335 Theory of Teaching Team Sports – 3 credit hours
HPER 341 Introduction to Motor Behavior – 3 credit hours
HPER 345 Organization and Administration in P.E., Recreation and Athletic Training – 3 credit hours
HPER 357 Athletic Training Room Therapeutic Exercise – 3 credit hours
HPER 376 Measurement and Assessment in HPER – 3 credit hours
HPER 380 Physiology of Exercise – 3 credit hours
HPER 443 Kinesiology – 3 credit hours
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I – 3 credit hours
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II – 3 credit hours
NURS 153 Nutrition – 3 credit hours
PSYC 385 Sport Psychology – 3 credit hours
Physical Education major (preK-12) requirements- 49 credit hours
Students must complete the Liberal Studies requirements for Teacher Education Students, the Secondary Education Minor requirements, and the following additional courses:
HPER 120 Personal and Community Health – 3 credit hours
HPER 148 First Aid and CPR – 1 credit hour
HPER 150 Foundations for HPER – 3 credit hours
HPER 200 Physical Education Activities for Elementary and Middle School Children – 2 credit hours
HPER 256 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries – 3 credit hours
HPER 260 Rhythmic Activities and Dance – 1 credit hours
HPER 315 Adaptive Physical Education – 3 credit hours
HPER 332 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Individual and Dual Sports – 3 credit hours
HPER 335 Theory of Teaching Team Sports – 3 credit hours
HPER 341 Introduction to Motor Behavior – 3 credit hours
HPER 345 Organization and Administration in P.E., Recreation and Athletic Training – 3 credit hours
HPER 376 Measurement and Assessment in HPER – 3 credit hours
HPER 380 Physiology of Exercise – 3 credit hours
EDUC/HPER 420 Methods for Teaching Health and Physical Education – 3 credit hours
HPER 443 Kinesiology – 3 credit hours
HPER 470 HPER Senior Seminar – 1 credit hour
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I – 3 credit hours
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II – 3 credit hours
Choose two credit hours from the following:
HPER 320 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Football – 1 credit hour
HPER 321 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Softball and Baseball – 1 credit hour
HPER 323 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Soccer – 1 credit hour
HPER 324 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Gymnastics and Wrestling – 1 credit hour
HPER 325 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Volleyball – 1 credit hour
HPER 326 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Track and Field and Cross Country – 1 credit hour
HPER 327 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Basketball – 1 credit hour
HPER 328 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Swimming – 1 credit hour
Sports Management major – 46 credit hours
Students must complete the following courses:
ACCT 203 Financial Accounting – 3 credit hours
ACCT 204 Managerial Accounting – 3 credit hours
BUSA 300 Principles of Marketing – 3 credit hours
BUSA 322 Human Resource Management – 3 credit hours
BUSA 360 Business Communications – 3 credit hours
BUSA 450 Business Leadership and Ethics – 3 credit hours
COMM 240 Public Relations I – 3 credit hours
SPMT 365 Sports Law – 3 credit hours
PSYC 385 Sports Psychology – 3 credit hours
HPER 370 Team Building and Teamwork – 3 credit hours
HPER 117 Concepts of Wellness – 2 credit hours
HPER 150 Foundations of HPER – 3 credit hours
HPER 225 Philosophy of Coaching – 2 credit hours
HPER 256 Care and Prevention of Injuries – 3 credit hours
HPER 345 Organization and Administration in P.E., Recreation and Athletic Training – 3 credit hours
Choose one of the following:
HPER 460 Internship – 3 credit hours
HPER 360 Leadership and Personal Development – 3 credit hours
Health minor requirements – 19 credit hours
Students seeking a Health Minor with no certification status must complete all of the following courses:
HPER 120 Personal and Community Health – 3 credit hours
HPER 148 First Aid and CPR – 1 credit hour
HPER 150 Foundations for HPER – 3 credit hours
HPER/NURS 153 Nutrition – 3 credit hours
HPER/SOCI 232 Human Sexuality – 3 credit hours
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I – 3 credit hours
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II – 3 credit hours
Health Teacher minor (preK-12) requirements – 22 Credit Hrs
Students must complete the Liberal Studies requirements for Teacher Education Students, the Secondary Education Minor requirements, Initial Certification in a related area, and the following courses:
HPER 120 Personal and Community Health – 3 credit hours
HPER 148 First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer – 1 credit hour
HPER 150 Foundations for HPER – 3 credit hours
NURS 153 Nutrition – 3 credit hours
HPER/SOCI 232 Human Sexuality – 3 credit hours
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I – 3 credit hours
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II – 3 credit hours
EDUC/HPER 420 Methods for Teaching Health and Physical Education – 3 credit hours
Athletic Coaching minor requirements – 18 credit hours
Students must complete all of the following courses:
HPER 148 First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer – 1 credit hour
HPER 150 Foundations for HPER – 3 credit hours
HPER 225 Philosophy of Coaching – 2 credit hours
HPER 256 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries – 3 credit hours
HPER 345 Organization and Administration in P.E., Recreation and Athletic Training – 3 credit hours
HPER Electives – 3 credit hours
The student must take at least 3 credit hours from the following:
HPER 320 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Football – 1 credit hour
HPER 321 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Softball and Baseball – 1 credit hour
HPER 323 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Soccer – 1 credit hour
HPER 324 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Gymnastics and Wrestling – 1 credit hour
HPER 325 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Volleyball – 1 credit hour
HPER 326 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Track and Field and Cross Country – 1 credit hour
HPER 327 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Basketball – 1 credit hour
HPER 328 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Swimming – 1 credit hour
HPER 332 Theory of Teaching and Coaching Individual and Dual Sports – 3 credit hours
*NOTE:Â Kansas does not require specialized certification for athletic coaches; the KWU Athletic Coaching Certification minor should meet the curriculum outcomes of states that do require certification.
HPER minor requirements – 18 credit hours
The student must complete courses from the HPER Department that compliment his or her major for a total of 18 credit hours, including the following courses:
HPER 120 Personal and Community Health – 3 credit hours
HPER 148 First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer – 1 credit hour
HPER 150 Foundations for HPER – 3 credit hours
HPER Electives – 11 credit hours
HPER minor in Outdoor Recreation requirements – 18 credit hours
The student must complete courses from the HPER Department that compliment his or her major for a total of 18 credit hours, including the following courses:
HPER 115P Lifetime Fitness and Rec. Activity: Outdoor Activity – 3 credit hours
HPER 145 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure – 3 credit hours
HPER 148 First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer – 1 credit hour
HPER 345 Organization and Administration in Physical Education, Recreation and Athletic Training – 3 credit hours
HPER 460 Internship in HPER – 4 credit hours
HPER 390 Adventure Leadership – 3 credit hours
BIOL 102 Environmental Awareness – 3 credit hours
HPER minor in Sports Management – 18 credit hours
The student must complete courses that compliment his or her major for a total of 18 credit hours, including the following courses:
ACCT 203 Financial Accounting – 3 credit hours
ACCT 204 Managerical Accounting – 3 credit hours
HPER 345 Organization and Administration in Physical Education, Recreation and Athletic Training – 3 credit hours
SPMT 345 Sports Law – 3 credit hours
Choose six credit hours from the following:
BUSA 300 Principles of Marketing – 3 credit hours
BUSA 322 Human Resource Management – 3 credit hours
BUSA 360 Business Communication – 3 credit hours
COMM 240 Public Relations I – 3 credit hours
HPER 225 Philosophy of Coaching – 3 credit hours
PSYC 385 Sport Psychology – 3 credit hours
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