Physical Education Plus Program Details

Program Curriculum

The physical education plus program curriculum is built on the belief that it is critical for KU students to not only gain a broad-based teacher education preparation, but to supplement that education with hands-on practical experience in the field. This powerful combination allows our students to excel in any classroom environment. The teacher education program combines general education courses and professional education coursework with multiple field experiences in diverse communities.

Degree Requirements

	Composition	Satisfied by ENGL 101, ACT English score of 27 or above or SAT English score of 600 or above, AP English Literature & Composition score of 3 or above, or equivalent transfer course. Requirement to be completed during initial term at KU.
	Critical Reading and Writing	Satisfied by ENGL 102, or ENGL 105 (Honors), AP English Literature & Composition score of 4 or above, or an equivalent transfer course. Requirement must be completed within the first academic year at KU.
	College Algebra or higher	Satisfied by MATH 101 or MATH 104
	Second Math	Satisfied by MATH 105 or higher (excluding MATH 109 and 110)
	Communications	Satisfied by COMS 130
	Principles of Biology	Satisfied by BIOL 100
	Principles of Biology Lab	Satisfied by BIOL 102
	Human Anatomy	Satisfied by BIOL 240 (Must have grade of C or better.)
	Psychology	Satisfied by PSYC 104
	Sociology	Satisfied by SOC 104
	*Team Sports	Satisfied by HSES 201 (Must have grade of B- or better.)
	*Individual & Dual Sports	*Satisfied by HSES 202 (Must have grade of B- or better.)
	*Phys Ed Elementary Children	Satisfied by HSES 214 (Must have grade of B- or better.)
	*Introduction to Physical Education & Sport Studies	Satisfied by HSES 244 (Must have grade of B- or better.)
	First Aid	Satisfied by HSES 248 (Must have grade of B- or better.) (Also may be satisfied by Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.)
	*Personal & Community Health	Satisfied by HSES 260 (Must have grade of B- or better.)
	Arts & Humanities/Non-Western Elective	Satisfied by: AAAS 102, 103, 105, 160, ANTH 160, EALC 105, HA 265, 267, 269, HIST 104, 120, 160, or REL 106
	Social Sciences/Global Awareness Elective	Satisfied by: AAAS 102; AMS 100, 110, 332; ANTH 100, 106, 108, 160, 300, 301; GEOG 100, 102; LAA100, 332; LING 106, 110; REES 110; POLS 150, 170; SOC 130 or
	HSES 108:	Fitness Elective
	HSES 108:	Fitness Elective

	HSES 269	Introduction to Exercise Science
	HSES 302	Practicum in Adaptive Physical Education for PK-12 Students
	HSES 315	Health and Fitness Technology
	HSES 340	Instructional Strategies in Motor Development
	SPED 326	Teaching Exceptional Children and Youth in General Education
	C&T 359	Literacy in the Content Areas
	HSES 210	Instruction and Analysis in Swimming
	HSES 320	Methods of Teaching Physical Education
	HSES 358	Creative Movement and Dance Appreciation
	HSES 440	Applied Sport and Performance Psychology
	C&T 235	Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in K-12 Schools
	ELPS 250	Education and Society
	HSES 369	Kinesiology
	HSES 410	Program Design in Physical Education
	HSES 500	Student Teaching in Physical Education
	HSES 501	Seminar in Teaching Physical Education

Students must select one of the following:

	Business Minor
	English (5-8 or 6-12) Option
	Health (PK-12) Option
	Middle-Level Math (5-8) Option
	Middle-Level Science (5-8) Option
	Psychology (6-12) Option
	Speech/Theatre (6-12) Option
	Sport Management Minor

Please note: This is only a potential plan of study. Consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.

Program Curriculum Resources

Freshmen and transfer students will complete the KU Core Curriculum for general education requirements. Review the KU Academic Catalog or consult the program detail sheet for more comprehensive information on the required courses for the bachelor’s degree in physical education plus at KU.

KU Core Curriculum KU Core Curriculum

Academic Catalog Academic Catalog

Department Course List Department Course List

Admission & Tuition

Admission to the University of Kansas

All high school juniors and seniors, as well as other individuals, will need to apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Kansas through the Office of Admission.

Admission to Professional Program

Current KU students (freshman or transfer) will need to apply to their undergraduate professional program during their first (or second) year at KU. Each undergraduate professional program has individual admissions requirements and application deadlines.