Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS The Physical Education and Sports major focuses on the principles and practices of physical education, sports coaching, fitness, and wellness. Students gain skills in teaching physical education, coaching various sports, designing fitness programs, and promoting health and wellness, preparing for careers in education, coaching, fitness training, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of physical education and sports. - Develop skills in teaching physical education and coaching sports. - Learn fitness and wellness program design and implementation. - Explore human anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. - Analyze sports psychology and motivation techniques. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. - Gain practical experience through internships and fieldwork. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Physical Education and Sports** - Overview of physical education and sports principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Teaching Physical Education** - Methods for teaching physical education in schools and community settings. 3. **Sports Coaching** - Principles of coaching various sports and athlete development. 4. **Fitness and Wellness Programming** - Designing and implementing fitness and wellness programs. 5. **Human Anatomy and Physiology** - Fundamentals of human anatomy, physiology, and their application to physical education and sports. 6. **Kinesiology** - Study of human movement and its application to physical education and sports. 7. **Sports Psychology** - Exploration of psychological factors affecting sports performance and motivation. 8. **Nutrition for Athletes** - Principles of nutrition for enhancing athletic performance and overall health. 9. **Exercise Physiology** - Study of the body's responses to physical activity and exercise. 10. **Sports Management** - Principles of managing sports programs, events, and facilities. 11. **Adapted Physical Education** - Methods for teaching physical education to individuals with disabilities. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in schools, sports organizations, fitness centers, or related settings. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying physical education and sports skills, such as developing a physical education curriculum, coaching a sports team, or designing a fitness program. **Assessment Methods:** - Physical education and sports principles analyses - Teaching physical education projects - Sports coaching projects - Fitness and wellness programming projects - Human anatomy and physiology projects - Kinesiology projects - Sports psychology projects - Nutrition for athletes projects - Exercise physiology projects - Sports management projects - Adapted physical education projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Physical Education and Sports" - "Teaching Physical Education" - "Sports Coaching" - "Fitness and Wellness Programming" - "Human Anatomy and Physiology" - "Kinesiology" - "Sports Psychology" - "Nutrition for Athletes" - "Exercise Physiology" - "Sports Management" - "Adapted Physical Education" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, anatomy, and an interest in physical education and sports. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Sports. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Physical Education Teacher (PE) - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Certifications in specific sports coaching and fitness technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring physical education teachers, sports coaches, fitness trainers, athletic trainers, and professionals seeking careers in schools, sports organizations, fitness centers, and related fields. This major equips students with the educational, coaching, fitness, and leadership skills needed to excel in physical education and sports, supporting careers in various roles within schools, sports organizations, fitness centers, and related fields. The program provides a comprehensive education in physical education principles, teaching methods, sports coaching, fitness programming, human anatomy, kinesiology, sports psychology, nutrition, exercise physiology, sports management, adapted physical education, and practical experience through internships and fieldwork, preparing students for successful careers in the field.