Physical Education

Exercise Science Core (24 credits)

• AHS 2050 - Human Gross Anatomy Credits: 4

• Advised Term 2nd Year

• AHS 2055 - Human Physiology Credits: 4

• Advised Term 2nd Year

• AHS 3120 - Kinesiology Credits: 3

• Advised Term 3rd Year

• AHS 3150 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4

• Advised Term 3rd Year

• AHS 4010 - Motor Development Credits: 3

• Advised Term 3rd/4th Year

• AHS 4071 - Assessment of Exercise Science Credits: 3

• Advised Term 4th Year

• AHS 4072 - Research Methods in Exercise Science Credits: 3

• Advised Term 4th Year

Required Courses: Physical Education Teacher Education

• AHS 2111 - Care and Prevention of Injuries Credits: 4

• Advised Term 1st/2nd Year

• AHS 3060 - Physical Disabilities Credits: 4

• Advised Term 3rd Year

• BIO 1210 - Introduction to Biology Credits: 4

• OR CHE-1031 may be taken.

• Advised Term 1st Year

• BIO 2060 - Nutrition for Health and Fitness Credits: 3

• Advised Term 3rd Year

• PED 1020 - Physical Education Licensure Credits: 3

• Advised Term 1st Year

• PED 1030 - Rhythmic Fundamentals Credits: 3

• Advised Term 1st Year

• PED 1120 - Skills and Techniques Credits: 1 to 2

• Advised Term 1st Year

• PED 2061 - Educational Sport I Credits: 3

• Advised Term 1st/2nd Year

• PED 2062 - Educational Sport II Credits: 3

• Advised Term 1st/2nd Year

• PED 2820 - Sophomore Field Experience Credits: 2

• Advised Term 2nd Year

• PED 3070 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education Credits: 4

• Advised Term 3rd Year

• PED 3140 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education Credits: 4

• Advised Term 3rd Year

• PED 4830 - Physical Education Practicum Credits: 1 to 12

• Advised Term 4th Year

• PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development Credits: 3

• Advised term 1st/2nd Year

• Required credits for this program: 78 credits

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Computer Literacy Requirement: All students in Exercise Science must demonstrate computer literacy in word processing, computer presentations and spreadsheets OR pass appropriate CIS classes selected in consultation with their advisor. Demonstration of computer literacy may be accomplished by successful completion of classroom assignments or an independent study arranged with your advisor.

The following areas have specific state and national standards. A student who elects to pursue sport medicine or teacher licensure must take the courses listed.

The following are Vermont’s requirements for teacher licensure:

1. Completion of course work that addresses the Principles for Vermont Educators, and Vermont’s Framework of Learning Opportunities, and the National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE) standards.
2. Recommendation for licensure by a professional panel after the student’s licensure portfolio presentation.
3. The completion of the Primary Requirements for the B.S. in Exercise Science, recognized by the State of Vermont as a Liberal Arts and Exercise Science Major.
4. All students must attain satisfactory completion of the Praxis I and Praxis II Competency Test before student teaching and comply with the current State of Vermont regulations regarding skills testing for licensure.
5. Maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Note: All students must have current Red Cross and CPR cards and a criminal records check before enrolling in PED 4830, Physical Education K-12 Student Teaching or AHS 4810 Internship.