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Physical Education Teacher Education Concentrations

Physical Education Minor Curriculum

A minor in physical education is a very valuable aspect of education. This minor can be combined with ANY major offered in the College of Arts & Sciences in conjunction with the Department of Education, to give students a very diversified and marketable background.

At Valparaiso University, a physical education minor requires a minimum of 24 credit hours.

Required courses include:

PE 101-105 Fitness Principles 1 cr
PE 150 Introduction to Physical Education 1 cr
PE 180 Officiating in Sports 1 cr
PE 190 First Aid, Health & Safety 2 cr
PE 235 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries 3 cr
PE 240 Phil., Hist., & Org. Perspectives in PE 3 cr
PE 260 Gymnastics 2 cr
PE 340 Movement & Learning 3 cr
PE 370 Kinesiology 3 cr OR PE 440 Physiology of Exercise 3 cr
Electives in Physical Education 1 cr

Other Requirements Include:

BIO 151 Human Biology I 4 cr

For further assistance please contact Dr. Brarbra Tyree (barbara.tyree@valpo.edu).

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