Major in Physical Education [Augustana]

Requirements

• ★9 in AUPAC (Physical Activity Courses).
• AUPED 112 - Structural Human Anatomy
• AUPED 160 - Sociocultural Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
• AUPED 215 - Introduction to Human Physiology I
• AUPED 314 - Exercise Physiology
• AUPED 393 - Tests and Measurements in Physical Education
• AUPED 462 - Issues in Physical Education
• AUPED 493 - Introduction to Research in Physical Education
• An additional ★ 6 at the senior level in Physical Education.
• Within the course selection above, no more than ★18 at the junior level in Physical Activity courses and Physical Education courses combined.

Additional information for students

1. Not all senior courses are offered every year.
2. Although not required in the major, AUPED 216  is recommended for those Physical Education students who are seeking a BSc degree. AUPED 215  and AUPED 216  are recommended for other students who intend to complete a degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or an Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy.

Recommended first-year program

Requirements

• ★9 in AUPAC (Physical Activity Courses).
• AUPED 112 - Structural Human Anatomy
• AUPED 215 - Introduction to Human Physiology I
• AUPED 314 - Exercise Physiology
• AUPED 290 - Studies in Leadership Theory
• AUPED 383 - Programming and Processing the Adventure Experience
• AUPED 389 - Foundations of Outdoor, Adventure, and Experiential Education
• AUPED 393 - Tests and Measurements in Physical Education
• AUPED 462 - Issues in Physical Education
• AUPED 493 - Introduction to Research in Physical Education
• Outdoor education-related certifications are required. Please consult Augustana Physical Education faculty for details.
• Within the course selection above, no more than 18 junior credits in Physical Activity courses and Physical Education courses combined.

Additional information for students

1. It is strongly recommended that a student take AUPAC 225  and/or AUPAC 326  from ★9 in AUPAC (Physical Activity Courses), above.
2. It is strongly recommended that a student take AUPED 383  and AUPED 389  in the third or fourth year.
3. Although not required in the major, AUPED 216  is recommended for those Physical Education students who are seeking a BSc degree. AUPED 215  and AUPED 216  are recommended for other students who intend to complete a degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or an Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy.
4. A student should consider including one or more of AUGEO 120 , AUGEO 230 , AUGEO 231 , AUGEO 320 , AUGEO 324 , AUBIO 253 , AUBIO 353.
5. Some courses are offered in alternate years only.

Recommended first-year program