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 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 120 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 - 32 s.h.

3. Cognates - 5 s.h.

4. Professional studies - 31-32 s.h.

5. Interdisciplinary human studies concentration - 12-18 s.h.

A maximum of 6 s.h. of general education designated courses listed below (PSYC 1000 and SOCI 1025) may count towards the university general education requirement. See the program coordinator for more information.

Choose 9 s.h. from the following:

Courses designated with an asterisk are required for licensure. If you have questions about these courses, please see the program coordinator.

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina

The curriculum for all ECU academic programs have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in North Carolina. The various licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. Other states have their own requirements, and you’ll want to make sure your program meets criteria in your home state (or state where you intend to work) before you apply. Search our state Licensure Dashboard to see if the program you’re interested in meets the educational requirements for licensing/certification in your home state (or state where you intend to work).