Physical Activity Specialist Major, B.A.; B.A.A.; B.S.
B.A. degree; B.A.A. degree; B.S. degree
Major Map
This major is a professional option for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of physical activity without pursuing teacher education. Graduates will have the foundational knowledge to prepare for careers in fields such as fitness, recreation, wellness programming, and coaching. The option also provides another avenue toward graduation for those in a teaching major who decide after time not to pursue a teaching degree.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
- 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 (35 hours)
| HPE 215WI | Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Programming | 4(4-0) |
| HPE 223 | Basic Health Concepts I | 3(3-0) |
| HPE 224 | Basic Health Concepts II | 3(3-0) |
| HPE 316 | Assessment in Health and Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| HPE 323 | Applied Skills & Methods - Individual and Team Sports | 3(3-0) |
| HPE 325 | Applied Skills & Methods in Fitness Education | 3(2-1) |
| HPE 386 | Adapted Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| PES 115 | Motor Development | 2(2-0) |
| PES 186QR | Principles of Physical Fitness for Lifelong Wellness | 3(3-0) |
| PES 279 | Sport First Aid and Athletic Emergencies | 3(3-0) |
| PES 301 | Exercise Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PES 302 | Fundamentals of Motor Learning | 3(3-0) |
Electives (15 hours)
Must select at least one course from each area:
Coaching and Performance
| PES 125 | Principles and Foundations of Coaching | 3(3-0) |
| PES 225 | Athletic Conditioning for Coaches | 3(3-0) |
| PES 304 | Youth Sports and Diverse Learners | 3(3-0) |
| PES 311 | Psychology of Coaching | 3(3-0) |
| PES 485 | Theoretical Foundations of Strength and Conditioning | 3(3-0) |
Note: PES 304 fulfills UP group IV-A.
Generalist
| HDF 247 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3(3-0) |
| NDS 370 | Nutrition | 3(3-0) |
| PES 224 | WSI-Swimming and Water Safety | 3(2-2) |
| RPL 218 | Teaching of Outdoor Skills | 3(3-0) |
Note: HDF 247 fulfills UP group III-A and may be offered as WI.
Health and Physical Education K-12 Teaching
| HPE 222 | Sexuality in Health Education | 3(3-0) |
| HPE 340 | Curriculum and Planning School Health Programs | 3(3-0) |
| HPE 344 | Methods in Elementary Health and Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| HPE 348 | Methods in Secondary Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
| HPE 435 | Professional Aspects in Health and Physical Education | 3(3-0) |
Total: 50 semester hours