General Studies in Physical Education - 51 Credit Hours
Students must complete the following courses:
HPER 120 Personal & Community Health -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 148 First Aid & CPR -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 150 Foundations for HPER -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 225 Philosophy of Coaching -- 2 Credit Hours
HPER 256 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 315 Adaptive Physical Education -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 332 Theory of Teaching & 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 & Administration in P.E., Recreation & Athletic Training -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 357 Athletic Training Room Therapeutic Exercise -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 376 Measurement & Assessment in HPER -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 380 Physiology of Exercise -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 443 Kinesiology -- 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology I -- 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy & 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 & Community Health -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 148 First Aid & CPR -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 150 Foundations for HPER -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 200 Physical Education Activities for Elementary & Middle School Children -- 2 Credit Hours
HPER 256 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 260 Rhythmic Activities & Dance -- 1 Credit Hours
HPER 315 Adaptive Physical Education -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 332 Theory of Teaching & 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 & Administration in P.E., Recreation & Athletic Training -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 376 Measurement & Assessment in HPER -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 380 Physiology of Exercise -- 3 Credit Hours
EDUC/HPER 420 Methods for Teaching Health & Physical Education -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 443 Kinesiology -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 470 HPER Senior Seminar -- 1 Credit Hour
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology I -- 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy & Physiology II -- 3 Credit Hours
Choose two credit hours from the following:
HPER 320 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Football -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 321 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Softball & Baseball -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 323 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Soccer -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 324 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Gymnastics & Wrestling -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 325 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Volleyball -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 326 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Track & Field & Cross Country -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 327 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Basketball -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 328 Theory of Teaching & 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 & 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 & 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 & Prevention of Injuries -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 345 Organization & Administration in P.E., Recreation & 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 & Community Health -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 148 First Aid & 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 & Physiology I -- 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy & 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 & Community Health -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 148 First Aid & 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 & Physiology I -- 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy & Physiology II -- 3 Credit Hours
EDUC/HPER 420 Methods for Teaching Health & Physical Education -- 3 Credit Hours
Athletic Coaching Minor Requirements - 18 Credit Hours
Students must complete all of the following courses:
HPER 148 First Aid & 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 & Prevention of Athletic Injuries -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 345 Organization & Administration in P.E., Recreation & 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 & Coaching Football -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 321 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Softball & Baseball -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 323 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Soccer -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 324 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Gymnastics & Wrestling -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 325 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Volleyball -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 326 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Track & Field & Cross Country -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 327 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Basketball -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 328 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Swimming -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 332 Theory of Teaching & Coaching Individual & Dual Sports -- 3 Credit Hours
*NOTE: 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 & Community Health -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 148 First Aid & 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 & Rec. Activity: Outdoor Activity -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 145 Introduction to Recreation & Leisure -- 3 Credit Hours
HPER 148 First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer -- 1 Credit Hour
HPER 345 Organization & Administration in Physical Education, Recreation & 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 & Administration in Physical Education, Recreation & 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
