Physical Education and Coaching Science, BS

Program Co-Coordinators:

Physical Education Concentration (Teaching Licensure): Jeff Pizzutilla (14-A Minges Coliseum; 252-737-2394; pizzutillaj@ecu.edu)
Coaching Science Concentration (Non-licensure): D. Michael Dawson (12-A Minges Coliseum; 252-328-1998; dawsond@ecu.edu)

The Department of Kinesiology offers the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physical Education and Coaching Science. The degree program offers two concentrations: Physical Education (Teaching Licensure) and Coaching Science (Non-Licensure).

The Physical Education Concentration (Teaching Licensure) provides candidates with the methods, content, and experiential learning necessary to teach health and physical education in public and private school settings.

A minimum cumulative 2.7 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 Physical Education Concentration.

A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in all courses leading to licensure for successful completion of the degree. A minimum grade of C (2.0) for interdisciplinary human studies coursework is required for licensure. See Colleges/Schools and Associated Programs, College of Education, Licensure, for NC teacher licensure requirements.

The Coaching Science Concentration (Non-licensure) provides candidates with the content and methods necessary to coach and /or instruct sport and games in schools and recreational settings.

A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and successful completion of the KINE majors’ fitness test are required to declare a major in the Coaching Science Concentration. A minimum grade of C- (1.7) is required for all KINE courses.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. 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 view the General Education Program section.)

2. Core - 19 s.h.

3. Cognates - 5 s.h.

The following two cognates are required for the degree. Each concentration also has required cognates that students are required to take in addition to the cognates listed in this section.

4. Concentrations 56-57 s.h.

Choose one of the following concentrations:

a. Physical education concentration (teaching licensure) - 56-57 s.h.

Physical education core - 14 s.h.

Physical education cognates - 12 s.h.

Select 12 s.h. from the following:

Professional studies - 30-31 s.h.

b. Coaching science concentration (non-licensure) - 56 s.h.

Coaching science core - 21 s.h.

Coaching science cognates - 6 s.h.

Approved minor (18-24 s.h.) and course work to complete requirements for graduation

ECU Minor Requirements Policy

The university’s policy regarding double counting credits between major and minor can be found in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section of this catalog. See “Minor Requirements”.-No more than 9 credit hours required for satisfying a major can count towards the credits required for satisfying a minor, excluding specified cognates (required courses but outside of the major discipline).-Individual programs may have additional restrictions.-A student may not major and minor in the same discipline as defined by the program’s 6-digit CIP code. If you have questions, please reach out to your program coordinator or director.

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina

The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and Minors 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.