The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions

Department of Communication Disorders

Department of Physical Education and Sport

School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences

School of Health Sciences

Undergraduate Programs of Study

Physical Education and Sport (ATR) (PES) (PED) 

For information, please contact 
James E. Hornak, Chairperson 774-6658, 2234 Health Professions Building

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Department Website

Why Study Physical Education and Sport?
Physical Education and Sport at CMU
Physical Education Major - K-12 Certification
Sports Studies Major
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Major
Secondary Physical Education Minor
Elementary Physical Education Minor
Sports Studies Minor
Special Physical Education Minor/Special Education Major
Athletic Coaching Minor
Athletic Coaching Endorsement
The Faculty
ATR Course Descriptions
PES Course Descriptions
PED Course Descriptions

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Admission, Retention, and Termination Standards (see
Physical Education Major
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Major
Secondary Physical Education Minor
Elementary Physical Education Minor
Special Physical Education Minor/Special Education Major)

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Why Study Physical Education and Sport? 
In your daily life, you regularly utilize human movement. In fact, if your physical abilities are compromised at all, on either a temporary or permanent basis, your dependence on physical movement is readily apparent. 

You can study physical education and sport no matter what your interest level - from thorough study of kinesiology (the study of physiology and human movement) to participation in a particular sport for the purpose of personal enjoyment. If you are interested in developing your fullest potential through the unique medium of human movement, you are interested in physical education and sport.
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Physical Education and Sport at CMU 
Programs in physical education and sport at CMU focus on: (1) the preparation of students to allow them to pursue careers in physical education, sport and related professions; (2) the in-depth study of physical education and sport; and (3) the teaching of basic skills in a wide range of activities. 

Curricular offerings lead to the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Applied Arts, Master of Arts in Physical Education and Master of Arts in Sport Administration. The degree programs can prepare you for a career in physical education, athletic training, athletic coaching, athletic administration and exercise science. Interdisciplinary programs may meet your needs if you have sport-related career goals. Many classes involve active participation in sport and fitness activities.

PED Limitation 
PED-designated courses are subject to a limitation of six hours toward curricular requirements for graduation.
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Physical Education Major 
(K-12 Certification) 
B.A., B.S., B.S. in Ed. degrees, Elementary or Secondary Provisional Certification, Secondary Provisional Certification with Emotional or Cognitive Impairment Endorsement

A. Required Courses (47-48 hours): 
PES 103 (3) Sport Skill Development-Elementary Level
PES 104 (3) Sport Skill Development-Secondary Level
PES 115 (2) Fundamental Motor Skills 
PES 186 (2) Physical Fitness for Life 
PES 215 (3) K-12 Physical Education Programming 
PES 235 (2) Teaching Lifelong Activities 
  OR PES 300 (3) Wilderness Experience for Leadership Development 
  OR RPL 218 (3) Teaching of Outdoor Skills
PES 244 (2) Methods of Teaching Tumbling
PES 295 (1) Clinical Field Experience 
PES 315 (3) Methods in Teaching Physical Education
PES 338 (2) Teaching Aerobics 
PES 386 (3) Special Physical Education 
PES 401 (3) Fundamentals of Motor Learning 
PES 406 (2) Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport 
PES 415 (3) Planning, Teaching, and Assessing: Practical Applications PES 495 (1) Senior Seminar in Physical Education 
DAN 334 (3) Teaching of Folk, Square, and Social Dance 
HSC 211 (3) Human Anatomy and Physiology * 
PES/HSC 212 (3) Applied Physiology and Kinesiology 
PES/HSC 308 (3) Work Physiology 

* This course may also be used to satisfy a University Program requirement.

B. Electives (5 or 6 hours): to be selected in consultation with an advisor.

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C. Additional Requirements: 

Admission, Retention, and Termination Standards

1. To gain approval to student teach, each student must: 

1. have an overall GPA of 2.7 
2. have received a grade of C+ or better in PES 315, 386, and 415 
3. have current CPR and First Aid Certification 

2. At least 15 hours of this major must be completed at CMU. 
    
3. Up to 3 hours may be taken as credit/no credit. 
    
4. A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching majors.

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Total: 53 semester hours
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Sport Studies Major 
B.A., B.S., B.A.A. degrees 

Selection of this major is to prepare students for a career in sport management. Career options include high school, collegiate, amateur, and professional sport management; sport business management; coaching; or employment with non-profit sport agencies. Coordinated major/minor programs are available on an interdepartmental basis to broaden the employment opportunities in sport retail, merchandising, journalism, broadcasting, or exercise science. Such coordinated programs require early advisement. Students who desire to pursue one of the career opportunities should contact the department of physical education and sport for early advisement.

A. Required Courses (27-33 hours): 
PES 186 (2) Physical Fitness for Life 
PES 318 (3) Social, Historical, and Global Issues in Sport 
PES 320 (3) Foundations of Sport Management 
PES 393 (2-4) Field Study in Sport Management 
PES 499 (2-6) Internship in Sport Management 
PES 550 (3) Sport Fundraising 
PES 564 (3) Sport Governance: Ethics, Morals, and Values 
ACC 210 (3) Accounting Information for Entrepreneurial Decision Making
  OR RPL 508 (3) Budgeting for Recreation and Parks 
MKT 151 (3) Marketing and Society
  OR MKT 220 (3) Introduction to Retail Merchandising
  OR MKT 300 (3) Introduction to Marketing
  OR MKT 399 (3) Marketing Strategies for Small Business 
ECO 211 (3) Economics of Professional Team Sports

B. Electives (2-8 hours): 
Selected in consultation with a departmental advisor 
PES 118 (3) Sport in America 
PES 304 (2) Youth Sports 
IPC 357 (3) Public Speaking
  OR IPC 361 (3) Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication
  OR JRN 101 (3) Mass Communications in Contemporary Society
  OR JRN 350 (3) Public Relations Principles and Practices 
RPL 420 (3) Comprehensive Facility Design for Leisure 
BLR 202* (3) Legal Environment of Business 
BIS 104*/CPS 100 (3) Computers and Society 
  OR a maximum of 3 credit hours from: 
BIS/CPS 105 (1) Word Processing Concepts 
BIS/CPS 106 (1) Spreadsheet Concepts 
BIS/CPS 107 (1) Database Concepts 
BIS/CPS 108 (1) Computer Graphics Concepts

*This course may also be used to satisfy a University Program requirement.

C. Additional Requirements: 
1. At least 12 hours of credit must be completed at CMU. 

2. Students may elect up to 10 hours of course work on a credit/no credit basis.

Total: 35 semester hours 
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Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Major 
B.A., B.S. and B.A.A. degrees 

The primary goal of the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine major is to prepare students to enter the athletic training profession. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), this program includes classroom and clinical experiences, in a variety of health care settings, designed to prepare entry-level certified athletic trainers (NATABOC ATC). Upon completion of the major, students are eligible to apply for the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc. national certification examination.

Faculty, who are Certified Athletic Trainers in the Department of Physical Education and Sport, advise the Athletic Training major. Students are encouraged to meet with an athletic training advisor before beginning coursework in the major. A minimum of 8 semesters is necessary to complete the entire program. However, due to class availability and supervised clinical experience availability, it may take a student longer than 8 semesters to complete the program. The program is structured into two required phases that include: the Selection Phase and the Advanced Phase, which includes a 15-week internship/practicum during the student's final semester. In-depth information regarding this major may be viewed by accessing the program web site.

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Admission, Retention and Termination Standards
Selection Phase Requirements. All students must meeting specific program Selection Criteria and Technical Standards in order to be considered for admission to the advanced phase. Fourteen students per semester will have the opportunity for selection to the advanced phase. Students must achieve an overall minimum of 318.5 points in order to be considered for selection. The majority of students can expect a minimum of three semesters to complete this phase. Selection criteria include:

1. Application
2. Grade of CR in ATR 283
3. Overall GPA
4. Selection Course GPA
   - See additional University Program requirements listed in Major.
5. Directed Observation Staff Evaluation
6. Proficiency Written Examination
7. Proficiency Skill Test
8. Selection Interview

Advanced Phase Requirements. Students must continue to meet program Retention Criteria and Technical Standards to maintain status in the advanced phase. Consequences for non-compliance have been determined and could include probation, suspension or dismissal from the program.  Additional information regarding the Advanced Phase may be viewed by accessing the program web site.

1. Maintain at least a 2.8 overall GPA.
2. Maintain at least a 3.1 major GPA.
3. Maintain established academic and professional standards.

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A. Selection Courses (19 hours)*

Students can expect a minimum of 3 semesters to complete this phase, which includes the following courses and a directed clinical observation. All students must meet specific program Selection Criteria and program Technical Standards in order to be considered for admission to the advanced phase of the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine program. Additional information regarding the Selection Process may be viewed by accessing the program web site.

ATR 180 (2) Introduction to Athletic Training
ATR 190 (2) Fundamentals of Injury Prevention
ATR 282 (3) Anatomical Aspects of Athletic Training
ATR 283 (1) Athletic Training Directed Observation
HSC 106 (3) Healthy Lifestyles
HSC 214 (3) Human Anatomy
HSC 215 (3) Human Physiology
PES 115 (2) Fundamental Motor Skills
*18 hours of actual grades

Additional Selection Criteria:
Must achieve a C or better in the following University Program courses:
HEV 100 (3) OR PSY 100 (3)
CHM 120 (4), 127 (1) OR CHM 131 (4)

B. Advanced Phase/Courses (45-54 hours)
The advanced phase is a five-semester process that involves four semesters of coursework, clinical education activities, and a minimum of 800 hours of supervised clinical field experiences. Upon completion of these requirements, the student must complete a 15-week internship/practicum.

ATR 310 (1) Athletic Training Clinical I
ATR 311 (1) Theory and Application of Preventative Devices
ATR 320 (1) Athletic Training Clinical II
ATR 321 (1) Reconditioning in Athletic Training
ATR 380 (3) Athletic Training Assessment I
ATR 381 (3) Athletic Training Therapeutics I
ATR 382 (3) Athletic Training Assessment II
ATR 383 (3) Athletic Training Therapeutics II
ATR 394 (2) Pharmacology for Health Professions
ATR 430(1) Athletic Training Clinical III
ATR 431 (1) Psychosocial Issues in Athletic Training
ATR 440 (1) Athletic Training Clinical IV
ATR 441 (1) Professional Development
ATR 480 (3) Health Care Administration in Athletic Training
ATR 481 (3) Athletic Training Practicum
OR ATR 482 (12) Athletic Training Internship
HEV 375 (3) Nutrition and Performance
HSC 216 (3) Biomechanics and Kinesiology
HSC/PES 308 (3) Work Physiology
HSC 411 (3) Pathophysiology
HSC 505 (3) Work Injury Prevention
OR IET 526 (3) Industrial Ergonomics
PES 478 (2) Research for the Health Professions

Total: 64-73 semester hours
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Minors

Secondary Physical Education Minor 
B.A., B.S., B.S. in Ed., Secondary Provisional Certification, Secondary Provisional Certification with Emotional or Cognitive Impairment Endorsement

A. Required Courses (24 hours): 
PES 104 (3) Sport Skill Development-Secondary Level
PES 115 (2) Fundamental Motor Skills 
PES 186 (2) Physical Fitness for Life 
PES 215 (3) K-12 Physical Education Programming 
PES 338 (2) Teaching Aerobics 
  OR DAN 334 (3) Teaching of Folk, Square and Social Dance 
PES 315 (3) Methods in Teaching Physical Education 
PES 386 (3) Special Physical Education 
PES 406 (2) Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport 
PES 415 (3) Planning, Teaching & Assessing: Practical Applications

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B. Additional Requirements: 
Admission, Retention and Termination Standards:

1. To gain approval to student teach, each student must: 

1. have an overall GPA of 2.7; 
    
2. have received a grade of C+ or better in PES 315, PES 386 and PES 415;
    
3. have current CPR and First Aid Certification. 

2. A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching minors.

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Total: 24 semester hours
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Elementary Physical Education Minor 
B.A., B.S. and B.S. in Ed. degrees 

A. Required Courses (24 hours): 
PES 103 (3) Sport Skill Development-Elementary Level
PES 115 (2) Fundamental Motor Skills 
PES 186 (2) Physical Fitness for Life 
PES 215 (3) K-12 Physical Education Programming 
PES 244 (2) Methods of Teaching Tumbling  
PES 315 (3) Methods in Teaching Physical Education
PES 386 (3) Special Physical Education 
PES 406 (2) Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport 
PES 415 (3) Planning, Teaching & Assessing: Practical Applications

B. Electives (1) hour to be selected in consultation with advisor.

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C. Additional Requirements: 
Admission, Retention and Termination Standards:

1. To gain approval to student teach, each student must: 

1. have an overall GPA of 2.7; 
2. have received a grade of C+ or better in PES 315, PES 386 and PES 415; 
3. have current CPR and First Aid Certification. 

2. A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching minors.

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Total: 24 semester hours
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Sport Studies Minor 
B.A., B.S., B.A.A., B.S. in B.A. degrees

The minor is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in one of the areas of sport management or related professions. Students are advised that coordinated major/minor programs are available on an interdepartmental basis to provide the student with the background necessary to enter such fields as sports business management, sports retailing and merchandising, sports journalism, sports broadcasting, athletic administration, and coaching. Students who desire to pursue one of these career opportunities should contact the department of physical education and sport for early assignment to an advisor.

A. Required Courses (14 -16 hours): 
PES 318 (3) Social, Historical and Global Issues in Sport 
PES 320 (3) Foundations of Sport Management 
PES 393 (2-4) Field Study in Sport Management 
PES 550 (3) Sport Fundraising 
PES 564 (3) Sport Governance: Ethics, Morals, and Values

B. Electives (8-10 hours selected in consultation with departmental advisor): 
PES 118 (3) Sport in America 
PES 186 (2) Physical Fitness for Life 
PES 499 (2-6) Internship in Sport Management 
IPC 357 (3) Public Speaking
  OR IPC 361 (3) Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication
  OR JRN 101 (3) Mass Communications in Contemporary Society
  OR JRN 350 (3) Public Relations Principles and Practices 
ACC 210 (3) Accounting Information for Entrepreneurial Decision Making
  OR RPL 508 (3) Budgeting for Recreation and Parks 
MKT 151 (3) Marketing and Society
  OR MKT 220 (3) Introduction to Retail Merchandising
  OR MKT 300 (3) Introduction to Marketing
  OR MKT 399 (3) Marketing Strategies for Small Business 
BLR 202* (3) Legal Environment of Business 
BIS 104*/CPS 100 (3) Computers and Society 
  OR a maximum of 3 credit hours from: 
BIS/CPS 105 (1) Word Processing Concepts 
BIS/CPS 106 (1) Spreadsheet Concepts 
BIS/CPS 107 (1) Database Concepts 
BIS/CPS 108 (1) Computer Graphics Concepts 
ECO 211 (3) Economics of Professional Team Sports

*This course may also be used to satisfy a University Program requirement.

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C. Additional Requirements: 

Admission, Retention and Termination Standards:

1. At least 12 hours of credit must be completed at CMU. 
    
2. Students may include up to 10 hours of coursework on a credit/no credit basis.

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Total: 24 semester hours
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Special Physical Education Minor/ Special Education Major
B.S. in Education, Elementary Provisional Certification with Emotional or Cognitive Impairment Endorsement

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Admission, Retention and Termination Standards
The program is open only to those students who are majors in special education and will earn an elementary provisional certificate. Students who wish to meet the requirement for state approval as a teacher of physical education for the handicapped must consult the program coordinator. A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching minors.

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A. Required Courses (21-23 hours): 
PES 115 (2) Fundamental Sport Skills 
PES 315 (3) Methods in Teaching Physical Education 
PES 386 (3) Special Physical Education 
PES 387 (3) Physical Education for the Physically Impaired 
PES 390 (1-3) Practicum in Physical Education 
PES 401 (3) Fundamentals of Motor Learning 
PES 483 (3) Physical Education for the Mentally Impaired 
RPL 241 (3) Therapeutic Recreation: Physical Impairments

B. PES electives (1-3 hours): 
To be selected in consultation with an advisor.

Total: 24 semester hours 
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Athletic Coaching Minor 
B.A., B.S., and B.A.A. degrees

The athletic coaching minor is recommended for students who do not have a major or minor in physical education but are interested in coaching in an athletic program sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association or some other state athletic association.

A. Required Courses (16-18 hours): 
HSC 205 (2) Emergency Health Care 
HSC 211 (3) Human Anatomy and Physiology 
PES 186 (2) Physical Fitness for Life 
PES 279 (2) Sport First Aid
PES 311 (3) Psychology of Coaching 
PES 390 (1-3) Practicum in Physical Education 
PES 560 (3) Principles and Foundations of Coaching

B. Electives (2-4 hours): 
Selected from the following to complete a minimum of 20 hours for the athletic coaching minor. 
PES 210 (3) Mental Training for Sport Performance 
PES 212 (3) Applied Physiology and Kinesiology 
PES 245 (3) Gymnastics 
PES 304 (2) Youth Sports 
PES 365 (3) Teaching and Coaching Tennis 
PES 366 (2) Coaching Track and Field 
PES 368 (2) Coaching and Officiating of Wrestling 
PES 370 (2) Coaching of Basketball 
PES 372 (2) Coaching of Baseball 
PES 374 (2) Coaching of Football 
PES 378 (2) Coaching of Volleyball 
PES 401 (3) Fundamentals of Motor Learning 
PES 570 (2) Advanced Coaching of Basketball 
PES 572 (2) Advanced Coaching of Baseball 
PES 574 (2) Advanced Coaching of Football

Total: 20 semester hours
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Athletic Coaching Endorsement

The athletic coaching endorsement consists of 12 hours as outlined below. The endorsement is recommended for students who do not have a major or minor in physical education but are interested in coaching in a public school, private school, recreation program or community athletic program.

A. Required Courses (10-12 hours):
PES 311 (3) Psychology of Coaching
PES 560 (3) Principles and Foundations of Coaching
HSC 205 (2) Responding to Emergencies
Two to four hours selected from:
PES 366 (2) Coaching of Track and Field
PES 368 (2) Coaching and Officiating of Wrestling
PES 370 (2) Coaching of Basketball
PES 372 (2) Coaching of Baseball
PES 374 (2) Coaching of Football
PES 378 (2) Coaching Volleyball
PES 390 (1-3) Practicum in Physical Education
PES 570 (2) Advanced Coaching in Basketball
PES 572 (2) Advanced Coaching in Baseball
PES 574 (2) Advanced Coaching of Football

B. Electives (0-2 hours):
Selected from above or from the following to complete a minimum of 12 hours for the endorsement: PES 167 (1), PES 170 (1), PES 172 (1), PES 174 (1), PES 178 (1), PES 224 (3), PES 245 (3), PES 279 (2), PES 304 (2), PES 401 (3), PED 189 (2).

Total: 12 semester hours
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The faculty: Gary W. Arbogast, Thomas A. Cappaert, Judy P. Chandler, Li Chen, Christina Eyers, Janet S. Helfrich, James E. Hornak, Thomas Keating (Adjunct Professor), Marcia J. Mackey, Emily McDonah, Tracy W. Olrich, Timothy Otteman, Barbara K. Peddie, Donald J. Peddie, Rene' Revis Shingles, Janet L. Smith, Stephen M. Thompson, Denise L. Webster.
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