BS Major in Physical Performance & Sports Studies
B.S., Major in Physical Performance and Sports Studies
Important note: This major addresses physical performance and sport studies; it does not lead to any Kansas secondary teacher licensure.
Major requirements*
In Physical Education and Sports Studies
Complete the following courses:
- PESS126 First Aid and Safety (2 hours)
- PESS213 Principles of Physical Education (3 hours)
- PESS214 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning (3 hours)
- PESS220 Introduction to Sport Management (3 hours)
- PESS225 Fitness Assessment (2 hours)
- PESS226 Structural Anatomy (2 hours)
- PESS323 Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
- PESS326 Adapted Physical Education (3 hours)
- PESS332 Kinesiology (3 hours)
- PESS341 Game Rules and Officiating (3 hours)
- PESS344 Sports Marketing (3 hours)
- PESS414 Exercise Prescription (3 hours)
- PESS420 Theory of Coaching (3 hours)
- PESS435 Organization and Administration of Physical Education (3 hours)
- PSYC335 Psychology of Sport (3 hours)
Complete twelve hours from the following courses:
- PESS202 Lifesaving (1 hour)
- PESS212 Swimming (1 hour)
- PESS215 Applied Motor Learning (3 hours)
- PESS302 Water Safety Instruction (1 hour)
- PESS303 Advanced Strength Training (3 hours)
- PESS314 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3 hours)
- PESS415-419 Theory of Coaching (Sport) (2 hours)
- ATEP332 Musculoskeletal Assessment (3 hours)
- ATEP342 Therapeutic Interventions (3 hours)
- DANC130 Jazz 1 (1 hour)
- DANC131 Tap 1 (1 hour)
- DANC132 Musical Theatre (1 hour)
- DANC133 Ballet 1 (1 hour)
Cognate requirements
- ATEP230 Introduction to Athletic Training (2 hour)
- ATEP236 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 hours)
- BIOL101 Essentials of Biology (3 hours)
Suggested Cognate
- NSCI230 Drugs: Research and Reward (3 hours)
