Physical Education and Coaching Science
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (BS) program in physical education and coaching science are ready for successful careers in instruction and supervision of human movement, sport and games, and physical activity at all developmental levels.
Physical Education and Coaching Science Program Overview
The BS program in physical education and coaching science consists of kinesiology common core coursework, providing the fundamental understanding of human movement, and two specific concentrations from which candidates may choose:
- The physical education (teaching licensure) concentration prepares physical educators to teach fundamental motor skills, movement concepts and health-related fitness concepts, serving as an ideal pathway to coaching and teaching careers in school.
- The coaching science (non-licensure) concentration includes coursework and experiences that will build coaching skills, enhancing graduates’ competitiveness in the health and wellness, fitness, sport and performance coaching job markets.
ECU Advantage
ECU was one of the first universities in North Carolina to pilot the edTPA teacher assessment program, an example of how ECU has a long-standing reputation of leadership in physical education and coaching. Highly qualified teachers serve in districts locally, across the state and nationally, as North Carolina aligns with the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. In coaching science, ECU and HHP have produced graduates who serve with great impact in careers associated with excellence in athletic performance, including coaching at various competitive levels. The coaching science program is designed to provide content knowledge and instructional and organizational skills to prepare graduates for workforce success.
What You Will Study
Program Co-Coordinators:
- Physical Education Concentration (Teaching Licensure): Jeff Pizzutilla (14-A Minges Coliseum; 252-737-2394; pizzutillaj@ecu.edu)
- Coaching Science Concentration (Non-licensure): D. Michael Dawson (12-A Minges Coliseum; 252-328-1998; dawsond@ecu.edu)
The Department of Kinesiology offers the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physical Education and Coaching Science. The degree program offers two concentrations: Physical Education (Teaching Licensure) and Coaching Science (Non-Licensure).
The Physical Education Concentration (Teaching Licensure) provides candidates with the methods, content, and experiential learning necessary to teach health and physical education in public and private school settings.
A minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA, documented scores for Praxis I Series (PPST, CBT or documented scores on SAT/ACT), successful completion of the KINE majors' fitness test, and successful completion of the computer competency requirement are required to declare a major in the Physical Education Concentration.
A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in all courses leading to licensure for successful completion of the degree. A minimum grade of C (2.0) for interdisciplinary human studies coursework is required for licensure. See Colleges/Schools and Associated Programs, College of Education, Licensure, for NC teacher licensure requirements.
The Coaching Science Concentration (Non-licensure) provides candidates with the content and methods necessary to coach and /or instruct sport and games in schools and recreational settings.
A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and successful completion of the KINE majors' fitness test are required to declare a major in the Coaching Science Concentration. A minimum grade of C- (1.7) is required for all KINE courses.
The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:
Core Requirements:
1. General education and special requirements for students preparing to teach and for certification including those listed below - 40 s.h.
(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)
- BIOL 1050 - General Biology
- BIOL 1051 - General Biology Laboratory OR
- BIOL 1100 - Principles of Biology I
- BIOL 1101 - Principles of Biology Laboratory I OR
- BIOL 1150 - Principles of Biology: A Human Approach
- BIOL 1151 - Principles of Biology: A Human Approach Discussion
- HLTH 1000 - Health in Modern Society
- KINE 1000 - Lifetime Physical Activity and Fitness Laboratory I OR
- KINE 1001 - Lifetime Physical Activity and Fitness Laboratory II
- MATH 1065 - College Algebra
- PHYS 1250 - General Physics I
- PSYC 1000 - Introductory Psychology
2. Core - 19 s.h.
- KINE 2122 - Motor Behavior
- KINE 2850 - Structural Kinesiology
- KINE 2900 - Teaching Skillful Movement
- KINE 3500 - Secondary Content in Sport and Games
- KINE 3600 - Coaching Theories
- KINE 3805 - Physiology of Exercise
- KINE 3850 - Introduction to Biomechanics
3. Cognates - 5 s.h.
The following two cognates are required for the degree. Each concentration also has required cognates that students are required to take in addition to the cognates listed in this section.
- BIOL 2130 - Survey of Human Physiology and Anatomy
- PHYS 1251 - General Physics Laboratory I
4. Concentrations 56-57 s.h.
Choose one of the following concentrations:
a. Physical education concentration (teaching licensure) - 56-57 s.h.
Physical education core - 14 s.h.
- KINE 2600 - Movement Education
- KINE 3000 - Curriculum in Physical Education
- KINE 3540 - Fitness Education
- KINE 3900 - Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education
- KINE 3906 - Adapted Physical Education
Physical education cognates - 12 s.h.
Select 12 s.h. from the following:
- HLTH 2000 - Principles of Public Health
- HLTH 2050 - Sexual Health
- HLTH 2125 - Responding to Emergencies with Basic Life Support
- HLTH 2126 - Responding to Emergencies with Basic Life Support Laboratory
- HLTH 2220 - Injury Prevention and Care Related to Physical Activity
- HLTH 3000 - Theory and Practice in Community Health Education
- HLTH 3010 - Health Problems
- HLTH 3020 - Understanding and Achieving Health Equity
- HLTH 3355 - Trends in Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
- HLTH 4410 - Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Sexuality Education
- HLTH 4605 - Community Strategies for Health Education
- NUTR 1000 - Contemporary Nutrition
- NUTR 2105 - Nutrition Science
Professional studies - 30-31 s.h.
- EDTC 4001 - Technology in Education
- EDUC 3002 - Introduction to Diversity or advisor approved course
- EDUC 3200 - Foundations of American Education
- EDUC 4400 - Foundations of School Learning, Motivation, and Assessment OR
- PSYC 4305 - Educational Psychology
- KINE 2123 - Early Experiences for the Prospective Teacher
- KINE 4323 - Middle and High School Instruction in Healthful Living
- KINE 4324 - Internship in Exercise and Sport Science
- KINE 4325 - Internship Seminar: Issues in Physical Education
- READ 3990 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas in the Secondary School OR
- READ 5317 - Adolescent Literacy in the Content Areas
- SPED 2000 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
b. Coaching science concentration (non-licensure) - 56 s.h.
Coaching science core - 21 s.h.
- KINE 2050 - Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport Science
- KINE 2725 - Foundations of Sport Officiating
- KINE 3109 - Sport Analytics
- KINE 3300 - Applied Sports Psychology
- KINE 3880 - Personal Fitness Training AND
- KINE 3881 - Personal Fitness Training Laboratory OR
- KINE 4811 - Exercise Prescription for Resistance Training
- KINE 4025 - Inclusive Fitness Trainer OR
- KINE 4200 - Adapted Physical Activity
- KINE 4850 - Group Exercise Leadership Methods
Coaching science cognates - 6 s.h.
- HLTH 2220 - Injury Prevention and Care Related to Physical Activity
- RCSC 4080 - Recreation and Sport Facilities Management
Approved minor (18-24 s.h.) and course work to complete requirements for graduation
ECU Minor Requirements Policy
The university's policy regarding double counting credits between major and minor can be found in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section of this catalog. See "Minor Requirements".-No more than 9 credit hours required for satisfying a major can count towards the credits required for satisfying a minor, excluding specified cognates (required courses but outside of the major discipline).-Individual programs may have additional restrictions.-A student may not major and minor in the same discipline as defined by the program's 6-digit CIP code. If you have questions, please reach out to your program coordinator or director.
Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina
The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and Minors have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in North Carolina. The various licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. Other states have their own requirements, and you'll want to make sure your program meets criteria in your home state (or state where you intend to work) before you apply.
For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.
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