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Physical Education Major
A major in physical education examines the relationship of sports, athletics,
physical fitness, and dance to our culture and cultures throughout the world.
The physical education student’s preparation includes the acquisition of
knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values from a vast array of courses. These
courses include not only movement activities but also an understanding of
associated physiological, biomechanical, sociological, psychological, historical,
philosophical, and pedagogical principles.
This broad theoretical foundation of relevant disciplines is applied to the
professional aspects of teaching, coaching, and administration of contemporary
physical education. In addition, interested students may pursue careers in
adapted physical education, athletic training, and physical therapy.
Participation in intercollegiate sports and/or intramurals is encouraged as a
background for teaching. Those who do not play are encouraged to work
closely with a sports program in some capacity. The department also provides
an excellent scientific background with a modern physiology of exercise
laboratory available for hands-on use by all majors.
Physical Education Major Requirements (31 hours)
- Physical Education 203, 204 (substitute for two activities
required for graduation), 310, 338, 341, 416, 418
- Biology 129, 228
- Electives: Two hours of Physical Education above the 100-level
Physical Education Minor Requirements (15 hours)
- Physical Education courses at the 200 level or above with at
least 3 hours at the 300-400 level
Coaching track emphasis
- Physical Education 101, 203, 204, 205, 310, 338, 418
Athletic training track emphasis
- Physical Education 215, 310, 325, 338, 345, 450
- Biology 112, 129, 228
- These courses (with the exception of 450) and 1,500 hours of
athletic training experienced under the supervision of a
BOC certified trainer are required for participation in the national athletic trainer exam.
For more information about majoring in Physical Education, please contact:
Dr. Elizabeth Zicha
Muskingum College
163 Stormont Street
New Concord, OH 43762
(740) 826-8328
(740) 826-8300 - FAX
ezicha@muskingum.edu
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