Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Athletic Education
Hours: 120
Athletic Education Overview
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Bachelor of Science in Athletic Education will empower you to be a dynamic, active individual in your community, one who is focused on the overall health and well-being of those around you. Our program is composed of three sections: health and kinesiology, professional pedagogy and professional activity. Majors typically opt for teacher certification through our Department of Curriculum and Instruction as they prepare to teach K-12.
This program is flexible so you can do what interests you the most, and while you're here, you'll learn about care and prevention, nutrition and diet, biomechanics, applied fitness concepts and strength and conditioning, among others. Through our program, you'll be prepared for a rewarding and challenging career as an educator and will have the opportunity to change lives for the better through a solid foundation of all that you've learned.
Athletic Education Courses You May Take
Functional Anatomy/Physiology: A study of human movement from the perspectives of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. Emphasis on the analysis of sport-skill performance.
Wellness Strategies: A study of learner differences and instruction theories commonly utilized by fitness professionals. Theories and practices of common exercise barriers for various exercise populations and settings.
PE for Special Populations: This course is designed to help students identify the unique needs of school-age children and develop appropriate inclusive and adapted physical education programs and activities for these individuals.
Motor Development: Principles of motor development in children, including developmental stages and the understanding of motoric trends in human growth and development from birth throughout life.
Measurement and Evaluation: A study of practical measurement and evaluation procedures used in the assessment of human performance. Includes construction of evaluation instruments, experience in test administration and the use of elementary statistical procedures in test score interpretations.
Career Paths for Athletic Education
This degree program provides a strong foundation in human movement, biomechanics and pedagogy. It prepares you for diverse career paths in education, coaching, sports performance and corporate wellness.
Primary Careers
K-12 teacher, athletic trainer, coach
- Education
- Athletic training
- Recreation
- Rehabilitation
- Consulting
- Public and private schools
- Colleges and universities
- Sports programs
- Gyms and training facilities
- Non-profit organizations