Physical Activity Specialist Major, B.A.; B.A.A.; B.S.
B.A. degree; B.A.A. degree; B.S. degree
This major is a professional option for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of physical activity without pursuing a teaching option. Graduates will have the foundational knowledge to prepare for certifications as personal and strength trainers. The option also provides those in the teaching major who decide after time not to pursue a teaching degree.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
- Students seeking this major must successfully complete the Sport Skill Competency Assessment Program. This assessment program is competency based and required before enrolling in PES 315. Additional information concerning this program can be obtained from the departmental office or the PES webpage.
- At least 15 hours of this major must be completed at CMU.
- Up to 3 hours may be taken as credit/no credit.
Program Requirements
Required Courses I (13 hours)
| HSC 211 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3(3-0) |
| PES 105 | Introduction to Physical Education & Skill Development | 2(2-1) |
| PES 115 | Motor Development | 2(2-0) |
| PES 186QR | Principles of Physical Fitness for Lifelong Wellness | 3(3-0) |
| PES 401 | Fundamentals of Motor Learning | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses II (23 hours)
| HDF 247 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3(3-0) |
| HSC 205 | Responding to Emergencies | 2(1-2) |
| PES 260 | Exercise Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PES 304 | Youth Sports | 2(2-0) |
| PES 315 | Methods in Teaching Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| PES 330 | Human Movement Studies | 3(3-0) |
| PES 338 | Teaching Group Fitness | 2(2-0) |
| PES 405 | Physical Education Peer-Tutor Teaching | 2(1-1) |
| PES 490 | Practicum in Physical Education | 1-3(Spec) |
Electives (12 hours)
| FNS 370 | Nutrition | 3(3-0) |
| PES 224 | WSI-Swimming and Water Safety | 3(2-2) |
| PES 313 | Elementary Physical Education Methods and Materials | 2(2-0) |
| PES 322 | Applied Skills & Methods - Team Sports | 2(2-0) |
| PES 323 | Applied Skills & Methods - Individual and Team Sports | 3(3-0) |
| PES 324 | Applied Skills & Methods - Rhythmic Activities | 2(2-0) |
| PES 386 | Special Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| PES 406 | Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport | 2(2-0) |
| RPL 218 | Teaching of Outdoor Skills | 3(3-0) |
Total: 48 semester hours