B.S.E. in Health and Physical Education
College: College of Education
Program: Health and Physical Education
See Also: Department of Kinesiology and Health
The Kinesiology and Health Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Education in Health and Physical Education. Students take courses in curriculum, assessment, technology, teaching methods, instructional models and scientific foundation courses such as exercise science, biomechanics and motor learning and development. The curriculum covers elementary physical education through secondary physical education; adapted physical education and health. The program culminates in a semester of student teaching with placements at an elementary school and a secondary school.
Suggested Schedule of Courses
This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog. This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement — contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.
Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.
Freshman Year
Term 1
| Course |
Hours |
| ENGL 1101 |
3 |
| MATH 1111 |
3 |
| Lab Science “A” |
4 |
| GSU 1010 |
3 |
| SPCH 1000 |
2 |
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Term 2
| Course |
Hours |
| ENGL 1102 |
3 |
| PHIL 1010 |
2 |
| Lab Science “B” |
4 |
| POLS 1101 |
3 |
| HIST 2110 |
3 |
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Freshman Milestones:
- Complete all Area A requirements
- Attend the major fair and declare a major
- Take math placement test before registering first term
Sophomore Year
Term 3
| Course |
Hours |
| EDUC 2110 |
3 |
| EDUC 2120 |
3 |
| KH 2220 |
3 |
| KH 2130 |
3 |
| Area E Global Issues Elective |
3 |
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Term 4
| Course |
Hours |
| KH 2230 |
3 |
| EDUC 2130 |
3 |
| Area C Elective |
3 |
| Area E Social Science Elective |
3 |
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Sophomore Milestones:
- Georgia State University GPA of 2.50 or higher is required for Health and Physical Education
- Complete English core and Area F with a C or higher
- Apply to the program
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
Junior Year
Term 5
| Course |
Hours |
| KH 3010 |
3 |
| KH 3030 |
3 |
| KH 3250 |
3 |
| KH 3420 |
3 |
| KH 3610 |
3 |
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Term 6
| Course |
Hours |
| KH 3410 |
3 |
| KH 3200 |
4 |
| KH 3020 |
3 |
| KH 3040 |
3 |
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Term 7 - Summer
| Course |
Hours |
| EXC 4020 |
3 |
| KH 3700 |
3 |
| KH 3600 |
3 |
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Junior Milestones:
Senior Year
Term 8
| Course |
Hours |
| KH 4510 |
3 |
| KH 4520 |
3 |
| KH 4530 |
3 |
| KH 4540 |
3 |
| KH 4650 |
0 |
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Term 9
| Course |
Hours |
| KH 4710 |
6 |
| KH 4720 |
6 |
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