Major

Criteria for admission to the Physical Education Non-teaching Major:

1. Completion of BIO 2001G (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better;

2. Completion of PED 1500 and PED 2440 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.

• BIO 2001G - Human Physiology. Credits: 4
• PED 1500 - Physical Education as a Profession. Credits: 2
• PED 2440 - Kinesiology. Credits: 4

Concentration I: Exercise Science

• FCS 2100 - Nutrition in a Global Society. Credits: 3
• FCS 4755 - Nutrition for Physical Performance. Credits: 3
• HST 3120 - American Red Cross Instructor. Credits: 4
• PED 1310 - Aqua Exercise. Credits: 1
• PED 1600 - Weight Training. Credits: 1
• PED 1692 - Aerobic Exercise. Credits: 1
• PED 2104 - Technique and Theory of Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training. Credits: 2
• PED 2135 - Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. Credits: 3
• PED 3720 - Exercise Psychology. Credits: 2
• PED 3800 - Biomechanics of Human Movement. Credits: 2
• PED 4440 - Physical Fitness Appraisal and Performance Assessment. Credits: 3
• PED 4450 - Exercise Prescription for General and Special Populations. Credits: 3
• PED 4460 - Principles of Resistance Training. Credits: 3
• PED 4900 - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies. Credits: 1

• [3 special topics approved by advisor]

Concentration II: Sport Management

Total Semester Hours: 39

• Physical Education 3 hours from 1000 level. Must be three different activities. Credits: 3
• 5 hours Coaching courses
• Business Administration Minor (21 hours)

• PED 4760 - Sport Law. Credits: 3
• PED 4762 - Publicity in Sports. Credits: 3

Concentration I and II Footnotes:

A grade of C or better is required in BIO 2001G and all physical education courses counting toward the major.

Aquatics Proficiency:  If you pass the aquatics proficiency exam, you must then take an additional PED activity course.

(Major GPA based on all physical education courses taken at EIU)