Major and Minor - Requirements
Physical Education/Fitness Requirement
All students pursuing graduation are required to participate in and pass two physical education experiences within the Exercise and Sport Science Department. The first is EXSS 001 Concepts of Physical Fitness (1 credit). This is a 7-week lecture/laboratory experience that presents basic knowledge and methods relevant to maintaining and developing good health, fitness, and overall wellness. The P.E. experiences are graded "S/U."
In addition, upon completion of the above course, all students are required to pass one of the following seven-week courses in a lifetime or fitness activity (1 credit):
- 002 Walking for Fitness
- 003 Strength Training
- 005 Rock Climbing
- 006 Racquetball
- 010 Archery
- 011 Badminton
- 013 Golf
- 014 Tennis
- 015 Canoeing
- 016 Water Aerobics
- 017 Conditioning
- 018 Aerobics
- 019 Beginning Swimming
- 020 Lifeguard Training
- 021 Water Safety Instructor
- 022 Swimming for Fitness
- 023 Handball
- 024 Yoga
- 025 Martial Arts
- 041 Ballet I
- 042 Ballet II
- 043 Tap
- 044 Jazz Dance I
- 045 Jazz Dance II
- 046 Ballroom Dance
Only Concepts of Physical Fitness and one life-time/fitness activity count toward the 138 credits required for graduation.
A student who participates on an athletic team for an entire season can fulfill the one lifetime/fitness activity requirement (1 credit).
Exercise and Sport Science majors are not required to take the EXSS 001 Concepts of Physical Fitness class or a life-time/fitness activity.
Majors
The Exercise and Sport Science Department offers the following programs:
- College Physical Education/Fitness Requirement
- Major in Physical Education, Sport and Fitness Instruction
- Major in Athletic Training
- Physical Education - K-12 Licensure
- Minor in School Health Education
- Athletic Coaching Certification Program
The Exercise and Sport Science Department offers two majors: (1) Physical Education, Sport & Fitness instruction, and (2) Athletic Training.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT & FITNESS INSTRUCTION MAJOR
38 credits
| EXSS 101 |
Foundations of Exercise & Sport |
3 cr. |
| EXSS 105 |
Theory & Practice of Individual Sports |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 106 |
Theory & Practice of Team Sports |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 201 |
Swimming (WSI certification) |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 211 |
First Aid & Safety |
1 cr. |
| EXSS 218 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 262 |
Adaptive Aspects of Exercise & Sport |
3 cr. |
| EXSS 270 |
Elementary PE/Principles of Movement |
4 cr. |
| EXSS 275 |
Theory & Practice of Rhythm, Dance & Gymnastics |
4 cr. |
| EXSS 301 |
Tests & Measurements in EXSS |
4 cr. |
| EXSS 307 |
Kinesiology |
3 cr. |
| EXSS 390 |
Organization & Administration of EXSS Programs |
3 cr. |
| EXSS 405 |
Physiology of Exercise |
4 cr. |
| EXSS 430 |
Supervision of Intramurals |
1 cr. |
Senior Thesis: |
| EDUC 490 |
Student Teaching |
12 credits |
| or |
| EXSS 350 |
Field Placement in Recreation, Sport and Fitness |
4 cr. |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING CERTIFICATION (K-12 Licensure)
A student who intends to teach physical education in a school setting can obtain grades K-12 licensure from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction if they complete the following:
- Complete all courses in the Physical Education, Sport & Fitness Instruction major
- Complete all required education courses for the K-12 Physical Education Licensure Program
- Accepted into the Teacher Education Program (TEP) sophomore year
- Admitted to the Student Teaching Program (STP) the semester prior to student teaching
- Successfully complete student teaching
To be eligible for student teaching, students must complete pre-student teaching clinical experiences that are developmental in scope and sequence and will occur in a variety of settings with a balance of observation at the elementary, middle, and secondary level. To meet the clinical experience requirements students must register and successfully complete an education course requiring a pre-student teaching clinical experience. Please contact the Education Department for specific requirements to the STP and TEP Programs. Each program has specific requirements and deadlines that the student must meet to earn a physical education teaching license.
Required Education Courses for Physical Education K-12 Licensure:
| EDUC 101 |
Education & Society |
| EDUC 105 |
Education of Exceptional Children |
| EDUC 201 |
Educational Psychology and Assessment |
| EDUC 222 |
Methods and Materials: Portfolio |
| EDUC 351 |
Techniques and Strategies for K-12 Schools |
| EDUC 352 |
Development & Content Reading |
| EXSS 420 |
Methods & Materials of Teaching P.E. |
| EDUC 490 |
Student Teaching Seminar (12 cr.) |
| BIOL 260 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology |
| HIST 100 |
Issues in American History |
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*Any appropriate physical science
*Any appropriate social science course
* Contact the education department for a list of appropriate courses
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Certification 860 Physical Education/Special Education
Students seeking this certification must have a major in physical education, sport and fitness instruction, including EXSS 262 Adaptive Aspects of Exercise and Sport Science. The sequence of education courses designed for special fields is also required. Those courses are: EDUC 101, 105, 201, 222, 351, 352, 420, and PSYC 285. Also, EXSS 352 Field Placement in Adaptive Physical Education is the required capstone class.
Health Minor 22 credits
Students who earn a K-12 certification in physical education and wish to teach health education in the school setting need to complete the following coursework for a health minor.
Required courses for the School Health Certification:
| SOCW 471 |
Topics:Adolescent Drug Abuse |
2 cr. |
| or |
| SOCW 471 |
Topics:Special Issues in Alcohol & Drug Abuse |
2 cr. |
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| EXSS 108 |
Introduction to Health & Wellness Education |
3 cr. |
| EXSS 215 |
Nutrition Education |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 227 |
Consumer Health Issues |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 309 |
Sexuality Education |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 311 |
Personal & Community Health |
3 cr. |
| EXSS 312 |
Issues in Emotional and Mental Health |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 407 |
Comprehensive School Health Programming |
3 cr. |
| EXSS 421 |
Methods & Materials of Teaching Health |
3 cr. |
Athletic Coaching Certification Program 21 credits
This program is very desirable for students who intend to coach athletic teams in a public/private school setting. It will assist students from three distinct academic areas:
- EXSS major with an emphasis in Physical Education, K-12 Licensure. Most of the course work is part of the major. If the student receives his/her teaching licensure, he/she also will receive a coaching certification from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
- Education majors who will be licensed in a subject area. If the student receives his/her teaching licensure, he/she also will receive a coaching certification from the Department of Public Instruction.
- A non-education major or a Physical Education, Sport and Fitness Instruction Major who does not seek a teaching licensure. These students cannot receive a coaching certification from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. However, upon request, the EXSS Department Chair will have the following statement placed on their transcripts: "This student has completed the course work for coaching certification required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction."
The following course work is required:
| BIOL 260 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology |
4 cr. |
| EXSS 390 |
Organization & Admin of Exercise and Sport Programs |
3 cr. |
| EXSS 307 |
Kinesiology |
3 cr. |
| EXSS 405 |
Physiology of Exercise |
4 cr. |
| EXSS 218 |
Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 211 |
First Aid & Safety |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 401 |
Theory of Coaching & Athletic Technique |
2 cr. |
| EXSS 403 |
Practicum in Coaching (Pass/Fail) |
2 cr. |
Honors in the Major
Please see department chair for details. Basic requirements are listed under All College Programs in the catalog.
