Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Global University Systems (GUS) - Concordia University Chicago

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 32,800/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1864

Total Students: 6,100 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

7400 Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305, United States

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Program Overview

This degree will prepare you to work with secondary-level students ranging from sixth through twelfth grade and elementary through secondary-level students ranging from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

You are required to take courses focusing on the different areas of activity, theory, science and pedagogy. Activity courses cover fitness and wellness, weight training and cardiovascular activities, as well as the pedagogy of these activities. You will take a theory course introducing you to the principles and perspectives of human performance.

Required science courses include applied anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and physical growth and motor development. Pedagogy courses involve teaching methods that educate you on how to teach individual and dual sports, team sports, dance, the use of technology in physical education, fitness activities, adapted physical education and curriculum theory and design.

In your final semester, you will complete a student teaching internship that will place you in one of many city, suburban, public and private schools throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. You will have the opportunity to put your skills to use in a real-world setting.