Physical education

A major and minor in physical education are available, as well as a coaching endorsement for students in any major. Teacher certification is available for grades P-12 (See PETE requirements below). See also minors in health, recreation and sport, and sport management.

Major in physical education

51 credit hours

Choose one physiology class:4
- Biol 130, Organismal Biology
- Biol 203, Human Anatomy & Physiology
Kin 102, First Aid and CPR1
Kin 103, Basic Athletic Training2
Kin 250, Introduction to Kinesiology3
Kin 308, Teaching Sport Skills and Strategies3
Kin 309, Physical Education for Children3
Kin 310, Introduction to Sport Management3
Kin 315, Applied Biomechanics3
Kin 317, Exercise Physiology4
Kin 320, Adaptive Physical Activity and Sport3
Kin 330, Motor Learning3
Kin 345, Theories and Techniques of Coaching3
Kin 409, Internship3
Kin 410, Senior Seminar3
Five sports skills courses (intercollegiate athletics may count for only 1 credit hour)5
One health-related course3
- Chem 220, Human Nutrition (prerequisite Chem 101)
- Kin 360, Teaching Health Concepts
- Kin 415, School and Community Health
- Pubh 200, Introduction to Public Health
- Pubh 210, Health Care in Diverse Communities
- Pubh 310, Public Health Policy & Administration
- Soc 210, Sociology of the Family
- Soc 260, Human Sexuality
Additional practica (prior to KIN 410 internship)2
- Kin 269, Sports medicine practicum (prerequisite KIN 103)
- Kin 352, Personal training practicum (prerequisite KIN 400)
- Kin 353, Group instruction practicum (prerequisite KIN 200)
- Kin 354, Facility management practicum (prerequisite KIN 310)
- Kin 420, Health practicum (prerequisite KIN 360 or 415)

Student learning outcomes

All physical education graduates will:

Understand historical, sociological, psychological and cultural theories and concepts in kinesiology.
Analyze physical activity, sport skills, and exercise performance from anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological perspectives.
Participate in regular physical activity and maintain a healthy level of physical fitness.
Demonstrate competency or proficiency in a variety of sports and physical activities.
Demonstrate the ability to teach physical activities, exercises, and sports to individuals and groups.
Employ critical thinking strategies, creativity and reflection when solving a problem.
Demonstrate professional ethical leadership behavior and skills: attire, communication, relationships, responsibility, initiative, and the ability to empower others.
Demonstrate readiness for an entry level physical activity, sport, exercise, or health related profession or readiness for graduate school.

Major in physical education with teacher education (PETE)

43 credit hours in biology and kinesiology; 35 in education; 14 in health (optional)

Choose one physiology class:4
- Biol 130, Organismal Biology
- Biol 203, Human Anatomy & Physiology
Kin 102, First Aid and CPR1
Kin 103, Basic Athletic Training2
Kin 250, Introduction to Kinesiology3
Kin 308, Teaching Sport Skills and Strategies3
Kin 309, Physical Education for Children3
Kin 310, Introduction to Sport Management3
Kin 315, Applied Biomechanics3
Kin 317, Exercise Physiology4
Kin 320, Adaptive Physical Activity and Sport3
Kin 330, Motor Learning3
Kin 345, Theories and Techniques of Coaching3
Five sports skills courses (intercollegiate athletics may count for only 1 credit hour)5
Kin 410, Senior Seminar3
Professional education requirements (see Education pages) 35
Health education module (optional)14
Chem 220, Human Nutrition (See Chemistry department for prerequisite) (3)
Kin 360, Teaching Health Concepts (3)
Kin 415, School and Community Health (3)
Kin 420, Health Practicum (2) (Kin 360 or 415 prerequisite)
Soc 260, Human Sexuality (3)

Student learning outcomes

In addition to the list above, PETE graduates will:

Apply important elements of motor skill acquisition and fitness training in teaching settings.
Create, plan, teach, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences, using best practices in teaching physical education.
Utilize assessments, data analysis, and reflection to foster child/adolescent learning and to inform instructional decisions in physical education.

Advising notes

Intercollegiate sports credit is only available to varsity team members. The head coach of each respective team verifies participation each semester. While students may receive credit more than one semester, only one credit may be counted toward the major.

Physical education teacher education students who select the health option have a very full curriculum and may need longer than four years to complete their program. SST must be carefully planned, especially for multi-sport athletes.

Physical education major four year plan

First year	Core 115, Wellness for Life Introductory Chemistry, Organismal Biology or Human Anatomy Introduction to Kinesiology First Aid & CPR Basic Athletic Training Sports Skills Electives Goshen Core
Second year	Motor Learning Physical Education for Children Introduction to Sport Management Theory and Techniques of Coaching *Exercise Physiology Sports Skills Electives Goshen Core
Third year	Goshen Core Teaching Sports Skills and Strategies Sports Skills Electives Adaptive Physical Activity and Sport *Applied Biomechanics
Fourth year	Internship Kinesiology Senior Seminar Balance of major courses Balance of Goshen Core

*Alternate year classes

Minor in physical education

24 credit hours

Choose one physiology class:4
- Biol 130, Organismal Biology
- Biol 203, Human Anatomy & Physiology
Kin 102, First Aid and CPR1
Kin 103, Basic Athletic Training2
Kin 250, Introduction to Kinesiology3
Kin 310, Introduction to Sport Management3
Two courses selected from the following:6
- Kin 308, Teaching Sports Skills & Strategies
- Kin 309, PE for Children
- Kin 320, Adaptive Physical Activity & Sport
Five sports skills courses (in addition to intercollegiate athletics) 5

Coaching certificate

9 credit hours

Kin 102, First Aid and CPR1
Kin 103, Basic Athletic Training2
Kin 310, Introduction to Sport Management3
Kin 345, Theory and Techniques of Coaching3

Advising notes

The coaching certificate is not a full academic minor. See the kinesiology department for more information. Students must pass the ASEP exam to get the certificate and will have an opportunity to do so in KIN 345 Theory and Techniques of Coaching.