Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Health
Lamoni, USA
DURATION
4 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 19,950 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition 2024-25
Introduction
A Physical Education and Health major from Graceland prepares students to become leaders and role models as they teach new generations of students the importance of physical health and movement.
Curriculum
In addition to Graceland’s general education requirements, all majors in Physical Education and Health must complete the requirements listed below. (44-45) Those interested in teaching in the field should consult the education requirements listed in the catalog.
Course Requirements
- BIOL2300 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab – 4 or BIOL3420 Human Anatomy – 4 and BIOL3440 Human Physiology – 4
- HLTH1100 First Aid – 1
- HLTH1220 Mental Health First Aid Training – 1
- HLTH2400 Children’s Health and Development – 3
- HLTH2410 Children’s Health and Development – K-12 Health and Physical Education Lab – 1
- HLTH2560 Nutrition – 3
- HLTH3100 Drugs Education and Behavior – 3
- HLTH3120 Human Sexuality – 3
- HLTH3220 Personal and Community Health – 3
- PHED0490 Relaxation and Stress Management – 1
- PHED1500 Introduction to Kinesiology – 3
- PHED2120 Motor Learning – 3
- PHED2390 Teaching Team and Individual Sports – 3
- PHED3280 The Foundations of Physical Education – 3
- PHED3333 Methods and Assessment of Teaching K-12 Health and Physical Education – 4
- PHED3430 Adaptive Physical Education – 3
- PSYC/SOCI2320 Marriage and the Family – 3
*Students seeking the Coaching Endorsement should take the following courses:
- ATHT3100 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries – 3
- BIOL2300 Anatomy and Physiology I – 3 s.h. or BIOL3420 Human Anatomy – 4
- HLTH1100 First Aid – 1
- HLTH2400 Children’s Health and Development – 3
- HLTH2410 Children’s Health and Development – K-12 Health and Physical Education Lab – 1
- PHED3410 Theory of Coaching – 2
Career Opportunities
A health and physical education major from Graceland University can help to prepare you for these careers:
- Coaching
- Physical Education Teacher
- Health Teacher
- Athletic Director
- and many other exciting fields.
Admissions
English Language Requirements
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