Physical Education and Health B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health (BS.PEH) is for students who want to work in physical activity and health related fields, but not teach in a public school setting. Therefore, they are not eligible for teaching credentials. This option will prepare students for a variety of careers which are health and physical activity based. Students will be able to move into the workforce in roles such as wellness coordinators, coaches, and other positions in the health and fitness industry; and will be graduate school ready if they are so inclined. For additional information, please contact Professor Lynda Butler-Storsved
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physical Education and Health requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required courses: 19 sh
| PED 109 | AEROBIC CONDITIONING AND WEIGHT TRAINING | 1 sh |
| PEH 211 | FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH | 2 sh |
| PEH 310 | MOTOR LEARNING THEORY FOR TEACHING AND COACHING | 4 sh |
| PEH 324 | NUTRITION | 4 sh |
| IDS 285 | PERSPECTIVES IN PERSONAL AND GLOBAL HEALTH | 4 sh |
| EDU 315 | EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT | 4 sh |
EDU 315 Educational Assessment or an approved research methods/assessment course
Select one of the following: 2 sh
| PEH 125 | SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING LIFETIME SPORTS | 2 sh |
| PEH 126 | SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING TEAM SPORTS | 2 sh |
Select one of the following combinations: 8 sh
Select twelve hours from the following: 12 sh
| ABL 225 | INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 4 sh |
| COR 326 | HUMAN SEXUALITY | 4 sh |
| DAN 115 | FOLK, SQUARE AND SOCIAL DANCE PEDAGOGY | 2 sh |
| PEH 125 | SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING LIFETIME SPORTS | 2 sh |
| PEH 126 | SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING TEAM SPORTS | 2 sh |
| PEH 325 | SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR | 4 sh |
| PEH 212 | SPORTS INJURIES CARE AND PREVENTION | 2 sh |
| PEH 345 | PRINCIPLES OF COACHING | 4 sh |
| PEH 421 | CHRONIC AND ACUTE DISEASES | 4 sh |
| WHE 111 | CONTEMPORARY WELLNESS ISSUES | 2 sh |
| WHE 112 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: HEALTH RELATED FITNESS | 2 sh |
| WHE 113 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: HEALTH PROMOTION FACILITATION SKILLS | 2 sh |
| WHE 114 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: PERSONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 2 sh |
| WHE 115 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: STRESS AND WELL-BEING | 2 sh |
| WHE 116 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: FUNDAMENTALS OF WELLNESS COACHING | 2 sh |
| WHE 235 | INACTIVITY: THE THREAT OF A MODERN LIFESTYLE | 4 sh |
| WHE 230 | PERSPECTIVES IN HEALTH PROMOTION: FOUNDATIONS TO FUNCTION | 4 sh |
Capstone: 4 sh
| PEH 482 | INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (non-teacher licensure) | 4 sh |
Students must show proof of valid AED/CPR certification any time prior to graduation.
Total Credit Hours: 45
Elon Core Curriculum:
First Year Foundations
| COR 110 | THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE | 4 sh |
| ENG 110 | WRITING: ARGUMENT AND INQUIRY | 4 sh |
Select one of the following:
| STS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING | 4 sh |
| MTH 151 | CALCULUS I | 4 sh |
| STS 212 | STATISTICS IN APPLICATION | 4 sh |
Experiential Learning Requirement (2 Units required)
Included in experiential learning are study abroad, research, service-learning, leadership, internships, (including co-ops, teaching, and practicum), or other courses or experiences with ELR designation.
World Language Requirement
Students must meet one of the following: (a)complete a language course numbered 122 or higher at Elon, or receive transfer or study abroad credit for the same; (b) place into a language course numbered 200 or above upon arriving at Elon, using a department of world languages approved placement instrument; (c) score a 4 or 5 on an AP language exam or similar exam. Each student must take the language placement test by October 1 of his or her first full year at Elon. Students are allowed two tries; the higher score is counted. That score stands and may not be repeated by later testing. Consideration for Phi Beta Kappa membership requires the completion of a 222-level world language course or placement beyond that level.
Studies in the Arts and Sciences
Students must fulfill the requirements in each of the following categories.
Transfer students with at least 18 s.h. of transfer credit must complete 32 hours total in Studies in the Arts & Sciences, but may have as few as 7 hours in one or more of the four Studies in the Arts & Sciences areas.
Expression (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: literature (in English or world languages), philosophy, and fine arts (art, dance, music, music theatre, and theatre). At least one course must be literature.
Civilization (8 s.h.)_______________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: history, world languages, art history and religious studies.
Society (8 s.h.) ____IDS 285___ ______________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, & sociology/anthropology, and PHS 201 or PHS 202.
Science/Analysis (Lab:___) (8 s.h.) ______________ ______________
Eight hours chosen from one or more of the following: mathematics/statistics, science, and computer science. At least one course must be a physical or biological laboratory science.
Advanced Studies (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours of 300-400 level coursework outside the major field and chosen from areas under Studies in the Arts and Sciences.
COR Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar (4 s.h.) __________________
300-400 level COR course; requires junior/senior status.
Society (8 s.h.) __ECO 111__ __________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, & sociology/anthropology, and public health studies 201 or 202.