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.
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.
Tuition & Costs
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Physical Education Plus Program Faculty

Ken Murfay
Assistant Teaching Professor, Program Director of the Physical Education Plus Program