Sports and Physical Education

Chairperson: Diane Tunnell

The Department of Sport and Physical Education offers two program options: The Bachelor of Education in Physical Education with an emphasis in teaching physical education and the Bachelor of Education in Sport Management. The Bachelor of Education in Physical Education curriculum primarily prepares students for Washington State Certification to teach health and physical education at the K-12 level in schools. It also prepares students to pursue careers and/or graduate study in physical education (pedagogy or administration). This certification option has reciprocity with other states within the United States. With a strong liberal arts core, courses from the Physical Education program and course work from the Department of Teacher Education, students master skills for entry into the teaching profession. A minor in physical education is also available, as is a health and fitness endorsement for those students whose primary major lies in an area other than physical education. For a complete listing of courses required for teaching certification contact the Program Director.

The Bachelor of Education in Sport Management prepares students for entry level positions in health, fitness, or sport related industry areas. Students in sport management follow a curriculum that includes pursuing an advisor approved minor or concentration in business, communications studies, or other specialty areas. This track also prepares students to pursue graduate studies in sport management or athletic administration.

The Sport & Physical Education Department also offers a large number of activity courses (EDPE 101-EDPE 185) which are open to students throughout the University. Activity courses may be repeated for credit.


B.Ed. Major in Physical Education : 51-64 Credits
Lower Division
EDPE 190 Foundations of Health, Sport and Physical Education 3 credits
EDPE 201-EDPE 204 Professional Activity Labs 8 credits
EDPE 210 Community CPR, First Aid and Safety Education 3 credits
EDPE 220 Principles of Athletic Training 3 credits
EDPE 222 Health and Human Movement 3 credits
EDPE 224 Nutrition for Health and Fitness 3 credits
EDPE 276 and EDPE 276L Anatomical and Physiological Principles of Health and Fitness 4 credits
Upper Division
EDPE 311 Health, Fitness, and Physical Education Teaching Procedures 3 credits
EDPE 312 Methods in Health Education 3 credits
EDPE 315 Adapted Physical Education 3 credits
EDPE 340 Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport and Exercise 3 credits
EDPE 377 and EDPE 377L Scientific Principles of Health and Physical Education 4 credits
EDPE 413 Student Evaluation and Management 3 credits
EDPE 420 Motor Development 3 credits
One of the following three options:
EDPE 495 Health and Fitness Student Teaching 12 credits
EDPE 496A/EDPE 496B Practicum/Field Experience 2-3 credits
EDPE 497A/EDPE 497B/EDPE 497C Field Experience 2-3 credits
EDPE 499 Comprehensive Senior Exam 0 credit

B.Ed. Major in Sport Management: 39 credits
Lower Division
EDPE 190 Foundations of Health, Sport and Physical Education
3 credits
EDPE 210 Community CPR, First Aid and Safety Education 3 credits
EDPE 202A PL: Health and Fitness Club Management 3 credits
EDPE 205 Diversity in Sport 3 credits
EDPE 207 PL: Technology and Professionalism In Sports 3 credits
EDPE 222 Health and Human Movement 3 credits
Upper Division
EDPE 340 Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport Activity 3 credits
EDPE 400 Sport Promotions 3 credits
EDPE 412 Administration of Sport and Athletics 3 credits
EDPE 414 Trends and Issues in Sport, Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation
3 credits
EDPE 421 Facilities in Sport and Athletics 3 credits
EDPE 496D Practicum: Sport Management 6 credits
EDPE 499 Comprehensive Exam 0 credit

Minor in Physical Education: 32-33 credits
Lower Division
EDPE 190 Foundations of Health, Sport and Physical Education 3 credits
EDPE 202B Strength and Aerobic Conditioning Pro-Lab 2 credits
EDPE 201, EDPE 203, or EDPE 204 Professional Activity Labs 2 credits
EDPE 210 CPR, First Aid and Safety Education 3 credits
EDPE 222 Health and Human Movement 3 credits
EDPE 276 and EDPE 276L Anatomical and Physiological Principles of Health and Fitness 4 credits
Upper Division
EDPE 311 Health, Fitness, and Physical Education Teaching Procedures 3 credits
EDPE 315 Adaptive Physical Education 3 credits
EDPE 377 and EDPE 377L Scientific Principles of Health and Physical Education 4 credits
EDPE 413 Student Evaluation and Management 3 credits
EDPE 496A/EDPE 496B/EDPE 496C Practicum 2-3 credits

Minor in Sport Management: 18 credits
EDPE 190 Foundations of Health, Sport and Physical Education 3 credits
EDPE 340 Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport and Activity 3 credits
EDPE 400 Sport Promotions 3 credits
EDPE 412 Administration of Sport and Athletics 3 credits
EDPE 414 Trends and Issues in Sport, Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation
3 credits
EDPE 496D Practicum: Sport Management 3 credits

Lower Division
Activity Courses

EDPE 101 Tai Chi 1 credits
EDPE 102 Basketball and Softball 1 credits
EDPE 103 Basketball and Flag Football 1 credits
EDPE 104 Varsity Basketball 1 credits
EDPE 105 Varsity Basketball Condition 1 credits
EDPE 106 Varsity Cheerleading 1 credits
EDPE 107 Novice Crew Conditioning 1 credits
EDPE 108 Beginning Bowling 1 credits
EDPE 109 League Bowling 1 credits
EDPE 110 X-Biking 1 credits
EDPE 111 Indoor Soccer 1 credits
EDPE 112 Crew Conditioning 1 credits
EDPE 115 Aerobics 1 credits
EDPE 116 Cardio Pump 1 credits
EDPE 117 Social Dance 1 credits
EDPE 120 Varsity Baseball 1 credits
EDPE 121 Baseball Conditioning 1 credits
EDPE 122 Varsity Track 1 credits
EDPE 123 Varsity Cross Country 1 credits
EDPE 124 Beginning Fencing 1 credits
EDPE 125 Intermediate-Advanced Fencing 1 credits
EDPE 126 Beginning Golf 1 credits
EDPE 127 Intermediate-Advanced Golf 1 credits
EDPE 128 Varsity Golf 1 credits
EDPE 129 Self Defense/Judo 1 credits
EDPE 130 Triathlon Training 1 credits
EDPE 131 Beginning Karate 1 credits
EDPE 132 Intermediate Karate 1 credits
EDPE 133 Advanced Karate 1 credits
EDPE 134 Reserve Soccer Conditioning 1 credits
EDPE 136 Scuba 1 credits
EDPE 137 Ski Conditioning 1 credits
EDPE 138 Alpine Skiing 1 credits
EDPE 139 Ski Racing 1 credits
EDPE 140 Snowboarding 1 credits
EDPE 142 Snow Sport Instructor Training 1 - 2 credits
EDPE 144 Swimmers 1 credits
EDPE 145 Varsity Soccer 1 credits
EDPE 146 Soccer and Volleyball 1 credits
EDPE 147 Softball and Volleyball 1 credits
EDPE 148 Varsity Tennis 1 credits
EDPE 149 Varsity Tennis Conditioning 1 credits
EDPE 150 Varsity Weight Training 1 credits
EDPE 152 Racquetball Sports 1 credits
EDPE 153 Tennis and Badminton 1 credits
EDPE 154 Varsity Volleyball 1 credits
EDPE 155 Soccer and Basketball 1 credits
EDPE 156 Pilates 1 credits
EDPE 157 Yoga 1 credits
EDPE 158 Fitness and Conditioning 1 credits
EDPE 159 Aqua Aerobics 1 credits
EDPE 160 Weight Training 1 credits
EDPE 161 Studio Yoga 1 credits
EDPE 162 Intermediate Yoga 1 credits
EDPE 163 Lacrosse Team 1 credits
EDPE 164 Beginning Fly Fishing 1 credits
EDPE 165 Beginning Horseback Riding 1 credits
EDPE 166 Intermediate Horseback Riding 1 credits
EDPE 167 Advanced Horseback Riding 1 credits
EDPE 170 Ice Skating 1 credits
EDPE 173 Badminton and Racquetball 1 credits
EDPE 175 Beginning Gym climbing 1 credits
EDPE 176 Intermediate Gym climbing 1 credits
EDPE 178 Racquetball 1 credits
EDPE 179 Beginning/Intermediate Handball 1 credits
EDPE 181 Volleyball Conditioning 1 credits
EDPE 182 Soccer Conditioning 1 credits
EDPE 185 Dance Team 1 credits
EDPE 186 GU out of Bounds Rafting 1 credits
EDPE 187 Dance Squad 1 credits 1 credits


Core Curriculum of the School of Education The core curriculum or common body of knowledge of the School of Education consists of 47 credits which are common to and required of all undergraduate degree programs: the first 31 credits are from the University core; the remaining 16 credits are specific to the School of Education. Transfer students should consult the General Degree Requirements and Procedures section of this catalogue for possible modifications to the philosophy and religious studies core requirements.

University Core
  1. Thought and Expression (7 credits): ENGL 101, SPCO 101, and PHIL 101 (preferably taken in the same semester)
  2. Philosophy (9 credits): PHIL 201, PHIL 301, and PHIL elective
  3. Religious Studies (9 credits): RELI 100, RELI 200, and RELI 300 levels: one course from each level
  4. Mathematics (3 credits): MATH 100 level or above. Students pursuing teaching certification should consult their education advisor for a math course that will count toward certification and satisfy this core requirement.
  5. English Literature (3 credits): ENGL 102, ENGL 103H, ENGL 105 or ENGL 106 School of Education Core
School of Education Core
  1. Fine Arts (3 credits): at least a total three credits in VART, MUSC, or THEA
  2. Laboratory Science (4 credits): one course with laboratory in either BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, EXSC, or EDPE (Physical Education majors must take EDPE 376/EDPE 376L)
  3. Social Science (6 credits): A History course plus an elective from the following: ECON, SOCI, POLS, PSYC, HIST: as recommended by your education advisor
  4. Social Justice: Social Justice is a common component of all education coursework. This requirement can only be met by completing any course designated by the College of Arts & Sciences as a social justice course on Zagweb.