Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education

It was in P.E. that we learned teamwork and the importance of exercise. We learned the rules to our favorite sports, and we learned about sportsmanship. We learned to congratulate a team who won the game, and to encourage a team who did not. We learned to play to each others' strengths. And we learned to survive mat burns, jammed fingers, and the collective, aromatic stew of unwashed bodies in enclosed spaces.

DSU's Bachelor of Science in Physical Education prepares you to teach P.E. at any level from kindergarten through high school, and it also provides the courses for a Educational Technology Endorsement. You will even be able to add an additional minor of your choice! While studying at DSU, you will learn to use our new Human Performance lab to study how the body performs under the stresses of sport and exercise.

Finally, if you like, DSU offers the coaching endorsements necessary to continue to lead and train students in after-school sports.

Possible Job Titles:

Physical Education Teacher at the elementary, middle school, or high school level
Motor Development Specialist
Movement Education Specialist
Athletic Director
Students may also receive a coaching endorsement by taking the theory course, e.g., basketball, football, track and field, softball/baseball and volleyball

Salary Range

Mid 20's to Mid 30's

Job Outlook:

Good

What are the benefits of a DSU Degree?

Class size/personal attention (Faculty-Student ratio):
- I would guess that it's about a 15 - 1 ratio
Cool facts or interesting things about this major:
- This major prepares students to pursue a number of job interests as noted above as well as preparing students for graduate school.
Integrated Technology:
- Technology is integrated into the methods courses including a class called Technology Integration in which students are assigned a video editing project applicable to their area.
Special Facilities:
- A Human Performance lab in which fitness testing is taught to students.
What type of special opportunities can students take part in? (i.e. scholarships, grants, research opportunities, internships, clubs, organizations, etc.):
- Opportunities to help faculty write grants and conduct research as well as Level III and a 10-week student teaching opportunity in the public schools. Student will teach at two different levels (elementary, middle or high school) during their teaching experiences.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Semester (16cr) Semesters Per Degree 8 (128cr)*
Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education
Degree Requirements	128 cr
	Credits
Physical Education Core	32
PE 180 Foundations of HPER	2
PE 181 Fundamentals of Elementary PE	2
PE 201 Prof. Prep.: Gymnastics	1
PE 204 Prof. Prep.: Rhythms & Dance	1
PE 363 Skills Concepts	3
PE 341 Curriculum Development and Evaluation	3
PE 350 Exercise Physiology	3
PE 352 Adapted Physical Ed	2
PE 353 Kinesiology	3
PE 354 Prevention & Care Athletic Injuries	2
PE 376 Technology Integration	3
PE 440 Organization & Administration of HPEA	2
PE 451 Tests and Measurements	2
PE 452 Motor Learning & Development	3
Science and Technology Component	7
BIOL 323 Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
CIS 350 Computer Hardware, Data Communications & Networking	3
Minor Requirement	18
Professional Education Core	32
NOTE: Students planning to teach outside South Dakota are encouraged to take SPED 100 for 3 credits and HLTH 201 ATOD Prevention Education for 2 credits.
Pre-Professional Block
EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education	2
EPSY 302 Educational Psychology	3
EPSY 330 Human Growth & Development	3
INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies	3
SPED 100 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities	2
Early Professional Block
EDFN 475 Human Relations	3
SEED 450 7-12 Teaching Reading in the Content Area	3
Advanced Professional Block
SEED 302 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Physical Ed. Major	2
SEED 303 Secondary and Middle Level Content Methods: Minor	1
Student Teaching Semester
ED 488 K-12 Student Teaching	10
SEED 401 Methods of Education Technology	1
SEED 471 Secondary Education Classroom Management (RECOMMENDED)	1
General Education Requirements	30
Institutional Requirements	11
NOTE: Majors must take PSYC 101 and BIOL 151 as part of the system-wide general education requirement.
* The serving size is based on a four year degree plan, so your course load may vary depending on your specific educational goals. The values here are current as of the 2009-10 DSU course catalog.