Program: Physical Education - Eastern Illinois University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 17, 2025

2008-2009 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

(BS)

Major

Total Semester Hours: 67-70

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

General Education Requirements Plus

Concentration I or II. Credits: 36-39
PED Aquatics course. Credits: 1

BIO 2001G - Human Physiology. Credits: 4
PED 1500 - Physical Education as a Profession. Credits: 2
PED 2440 - Kinesiology. Credits: 4
PED 2850 - Fitness for Life. Credits: 3
PED 3900 - Microcomputers in Physical Education. Credits: 3
PED 4275 - Field Experience. Credits: 3 or 6
(Register for six or nine semester hours)
PED 4325 - Organization and Administration in Sport Management and Exercise Science. Credits: 3
PED 4340 - Principles of Exercise Physiology. Credits: 3
PED 4761 - Sport Management and Administration. Credits: 3

Concentration I: Exercise Science

Total Semester Hours: 36

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]

One From:

One additional technique/theory course (excluding PED 2144 and 2145) from:

PED 2101 - Technique and Theory of Badminton and Tennis. Credits: 2
PED 2102 - Technique and Theory of Golf and Bowling. Credits: 2
PED 2103 - Technique and Theory of Track and Field and Weight Training. Credits: 2
PED 2360 - Techniques and Theory of Softball and Volleyball. Credits: 2
PED 2380 - Technique and Theory of Flag Football and Basketball. Credits: 2
PED 2390 - Technique and Theory of Soccer/Speed-ball, and Modified Team Sports. Credits: 2

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

Two From:

Two technique/theory courses (excluding PED 2144 and PED 2145).

PED 2101 - Technique and Theory of Badminton and Tennis. Credits: 2
PED 2102 - Technique and Theory of Golf and Bowling. Credits: 2
PED 2103 - Technique and Theory of Track and Field and Weight Training. Credits: 2
PED 2104 - Technique and Theory of Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training. Credits: 2
PED 2360 - Techniques and Theory of Softball and Volleyball. Credits: 2
PED 2380 - Technique and Theory of Flag Football and Basketball. Credits: 2
PED 2390 - Technique and Theory of Soccer/Speed-ball, and Modified Team Sports. Credits: 2

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)