Majors and Minors

Athletic Training Major
Students are prepared for Board of Certification (BOC) certification eligibility and entry level athletic training positions in high schools, colleges and universities, and sports medicine clinics.

This is a four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. For more information, visit the athletic training website.

• Requirements
• Suggested four-year course plans (.pdf format)
  

Exercise Science Major
This major prepares students for programs in one of the exercise sciences (e.g., biomechanics, exercise physiology, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy). It is an appropriate preparation for graduate school.

• Requirements
• Suggested four-year course plans (.pdf format)

Fitness and Sport Management Major
Students electing this major may focus their professional preparation in one of three concentrations. Careers with the fitness concentration include adult fitness, health promotion and corporate fitness. Students in recreation and youth sport concentration work in YMCA’s, sports camps and recreation supervision. Careers in the sport management concentration include facility management, sport marketing or promotion, or managing equipment.

• Requirements
• Suggested four-year course plans (.pdf format)
• Career Opportunities (.pdf format)

Physical Education Teacher Education Majors
Students may elect to major in teacher education and earn any of the following teaching certifications:

• All-Grade Teaching Major in Adapted Physical Education
  • Suggested four-year course plans (.pdf format)
• All-Grade Teaching Major in Health and Physical Education
  • Suggested four-year course plans (.pdf format)
• All-Grade Teaching Major in Physical Education
  • Suggested four-year course plans (.pdf format)

Requirements for the teaching majors are available from the department chair or the Department of Education.

Download the Indiana State Standards for K-12 Physical Education.

Athletic training minor
Students gain knowledge in theoretical background of care and prevention of athletic injuries.

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Coaching minor
This option prepares students for coaching at various levels within a community. Scientific, psychological and administrative principles are presented which focus on appropriate coaching behaviors with young people.

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Physical education minor
This focus is chosen by students in another discipline who want basic knowledge and skills of physical education for alternative career options.

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