Physical Education, BS

Program Coordinator: Jeff Pizzutilla (14-A Minges Coliseum; 252-737-2394; pizzutillaj@ecu.edu)

A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, documented scores for Praxis I Series (PPST, CBT or documented scores on SAT/ACT), successful completion of the KINE majors’ fitness test, and successful completion of the computer competency requirement are required to declare a major in the BS in physical education degree. A minimum grade of C is required in all KINE courses and HLTH 4323 for successful completion of the degree. A minimum grade of C (2.0) for interdisciplinary human studies concentration courses is required for licensure. See Colleges/Schools and Associated Programs , College of Education , Licensure, for NC teacher licensure requirements.

Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. General education and special requirements for students preparing to teach and for certification including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit see General Education Program.)

2. Core - 37 s.h.

3. Cognates - 8 s.h.

4. Professional studies - 29-30 s.h.

5. Interdisciplinary human studies academic concentration - 18 s.h.

(A maximum of 6 s.h. may count toward general education requirements.)

Courses required for licensure:

HLTH 2125 - Safety Education and First Aid
HLTH 2126 - Safety Education and First Aid Laboratory
HLTH 3020 - Health Disparities
NUTR 2105 - Nutrition Science
9 s.h. electives to complete interdisciplinary human studies concentration (See College of Education, Academic Concentrations )