Bachelor of Science in Physical Education: Sports and Fitness Studies Track


Program Leader: Dr. Charmaine DeFrancesco
E-mail: defrance@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-3163
Department: Curriculum and Instruction



Brief Description of the Program:

The undergraduate sport and fitness studies track prepares individuals for positions in physical activity and fitness settings. These areas typically include but are not limited to coaching, directing fitness activities, administering youth and senior activity programs, and serving special needs populations.  The core program emphasizes the development of the knowledge, skills and dispositions of students to succeed in physical activity and exercise settings that are non-school based. Program electives allow students to pursue and develop areas of interest.

Admission Requirements:

To qualify for admission into the program, students must meet all College of Education published admission requirements which include: program prerequisites,Core Curriculum requirements, 2.5 GPA, and CLAST.

Program Requirements:

Upper division credits: 60 (or 61)

 

Credit Hours:

Required Core Courses 48 (or 49) credits:

PEM 4103

Advanced Personal Training

3

PEO 4004

Principles & Practices of Coaching

3

PEP 4102

Applied Concepts of Fitness & Health

3

PET 3020

Foundations of Physical Education

3

PET 3640

Adapted Physical Education

3

PET 3310

Kinesiology

3

PET 3351

Exercise Physiology

3

PET 4050

PET 4207

Motor Learning & Development OR

Considerations in Youth Sports

4

3

PET 4214

Sport Psychology

3

PET 4251

Sociology of Sport

3

PET 4401

Administration of Sport

3

PET 4622

Athletic Injuries

3

PET 4929

Senior Seminar in PE

3

PET 4946

Sports & Fitness Internship

9

Advisor approved electives: (12 credits)

*All electives must be approved by an advisor prior to enrollment.

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updated: 11/25/08