B.S. in Physical Education
128-136 Hours
Students must complete requirements outlined in:

Students pursuing teacher licensure must complete the Professional Education Requirements.

I. General Education Requirements
Students must complete the Liberal Arts in Action Commons and Connector course requirements.
Three semester hours of Connector requirements may be met by major courses as follows:

Social Science: PSY 111 or ECO 220 3

II. Major Requirements (67-87 Hours)
HPR 100 Introduction to HPER 1
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
BIO 134 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4
PE 221 History & Principles of Physical Education 3
PE 329 Kinesiology 4
PE 330 Exercise Physiology 4
PE 333 Sports in Society 3
PE 338 Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education 3
HEA 221 First Aid, CPR/PR & Sports Injuries 3
Total 28

Complete requirements for one concentration

Concentration Requirements

A. Teacher Education (60-61 Hours)
PE 335 Methods of Teaching Elementary School PE 3
PE 413 Methods of Teaching Middle/HS PE 3
PE 441 Organization & Administration of HPER 3
HEA 233 Health Education 3
HEA 332 Adapted Physical Education 3
PE 203 Dance Skill Lab 2
PE 204 Gymnastics Skill Lab 2

One of:
PE 225 Team Sports Skill Lab 3
PE 226 Team Sports Skill Lab 3

Leisure Component—one of:
PE 206 Racquet Games 2
PE 208 Golf & Disc Golf 2
PE 209 Dance as Art 3
RSM 210 Outdoor Recreation & Games Leadership 3
Fitness Component—one of:
PE 210 Walking & Weight Training 2
PE 211 Aquasize & Aerobics 2
PE 212 Track & Field and Recreation Running 2

Professional Education Requirements

CS 200 Computer Applications for Educators 3
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
ED 205 Introduction to Education 2
ED 314 The Adolescent Learner 3
ED 401 Psychological Foundations of Education 3
ED 402 Hist, Phil & Soc Foundations of Education 3
ED 410 Reading in the Content Area 3
ED 470 Diversity in American Schools 3
ED 501 Observed & Directed Teaching 10

B. Coaching (48 Hours)
PE 213 Theories of Coaching 3
RSM 300 Field work 2
RSM 310 Event Management 3
ED 314 The Adolescent Learner 3
HEA 233 Health Education 3
HEA 332 Adapted Physical Education 3
PE 441 Organization/Admin of Health, PE 3
PE 203 Dance Skill Lab 2
PE 204 Gymnastics Skill Lab 2
PE 450 Internship 10

One of:
PE 225 Team Sports Skill Lab 3
PE 226 Team Sports Skill Lab 3

Leisure Component—one of:
PE 206 Racquet Games 2
PE 208 Golf & Disc Golf 2
PE 209 Dance as Art 3
RSM 210 Outdoor Recreation & Games Leadership 3

Fitness Component—one of:
PE 210 Walking & Weight Training 2
PE 211 Aquasize & Aerobics 2
PE 212 Track & Field and Recreation Running 2

Two of:
PE 214 Coaching of Football 3
PE 215 Coaching of Soccer 3
PE 216 Coaching of Basketball/Volleyball 3
PE 217 Coaching of Softball/Baseball 3
PE 218 Coaching of Track & Field 3
PE 219 Coaching of Swimming 3

C. Health and Wellness Promotion (49 Hours)
RSM 369 Risk Management 2
PSY 314 Adolescent and Adult Development 3
HEA 233 Health Education 3
HEA 240 Personal Trainer 3
HEA 241 Exercise & Nutrition Prescription 3
HEA 242 Behavior Modification 3
HEA 332 Adapted Phyusical Education 3
BA 100 Intro to Business 3
BA 351 Principles of Marketing 3
PE 441 Organization & Admin Health, PE 3
PE 450 Internship 10

One of:
PE 225 Team Sports Skill Lab 3
PE 226 Team Sports Skill Lab 3

Leisure Component—one of:
PE 206 Racquet Games 2
PE 208 Golf & Disc Golf 2
PE 209 Dance as Art 3
RSM 210 Outdoor Recreation & Games Leadership 3

Fitness Component—one of:
PE 210 Walking & Weight Training 2
PE 211 Aquasize & Aerobics 2
PE 212 Track & Field and Recreation Running 2

III. Electives (0-17 Hours)
Students may choose to meet the elective hours
required by completing a second major, a minor,
or selected courses of personal interest.

 Minor in Physical Education

Students desiring to complete a minor in
Physical Education must complete the following
requirements:

BIO 134 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
PE 221 History and Principles of Physical Education 3
PE 329 Kinesiology 4
PE 330 Exercise Physiology 4
PE 333 Sports in Society 3

One of:
PE 225 Team Sports Skill Lab 3
PE 226 Team Sports Skill Lab 3

One of:
PE 206 Racquet Games 2
PE 208 Golf & Disc Golf 2
PE 209 Dance as Art 3
RSM 210 Outdoor Recreation & Games Leadership 3
PE 210 Walking & Weight Training 2
PE 211 Aquasize & Aerobics 2
PE 212 Track & Field and Recreation Running 2

Coaching
HEA 221 First Aid, CPR/PR & Sports Injuries 3
PE 250 Biomechanics 3
PE 213 Theories of Coaching 3
RSM 310 Event Management 4
RSM 300 Field work 2

Two of:
PE 214 Coaching of Football 3
PE 215 Coaching of Soccer 3
PE 216 Coaching of Basketball/Volleyball 3
PE 217 Coaching of Softball/Baseball 3
PE 218 Coaching of Track & Field 3
PE 219 Coaching of Swimming 3
Health & Wellness Promotion
HEA 221 First Aid, CPR/PR & Sports Injuries 3
PE 250 Biomechanics 3
HEA 240 Personal Trainer 3
HEA 241 Exercise & Nutrition Prescription & Promotion 3
RSM 300 Field Work 2
RSM 369 Risk Management 3

Varsity Athletics
PE 115. Physical Education

Credit For Varsity Athletics 2

A student may receive elective credit only once
for participation in a varsity sport. A student may
receive only 2 semester hours of credit regardless
of the number of sports played. Credit must be
awarded in the semester in which the sport is
in season. Evaluation will be on an S/U basis.
Managers, trainers, and other non-participants are
not eligible for this credit. Credit is awarded only
for those sports offered by the Mars Hill College
Athletic department.

Physical Education Activity Courses
The department periodically offers the following
activities for elective credit:
119. Canoeing 2
122. Swimming 2
123. Lifeguarding *** 2
124. Water Safety Instructor *** 2
125. Scuba Diving ** 2
126. Aquasize 2
140. Archery 2
142 Golf 2
143. Disc Golf 2
146. Badminton 2
148. Racquetball 2
149. Tennis 273
153. Basketball 2
154. Softball 2
155. Volleyball 2
158. Soccer 2
160. Ballet Dance 2
161. Folk/Square Dance 2
162 Liturgical Dance 2
163. Jazz Dance 2
164. Modern Dance 2
165. Gymnastics 2
169. Tap Dance 2
170. Fencing 2
172 Personal Defense 2
174. Yoga 2
177. Physical Conditioning & Aerobics 2
180. Downhill Skiing ** 2
183. Horseback Riding ** 2
185. Outdoor Leisure Skills 2
187. Rock Climbing 2
188. Mountain Smooth and Clog Dance 2
190-199. Special Topics Activity 2
**Course for which there is additional cost.
***PE 123—American Red Cross course designed to provide
minimum skills necessary for students to qualify as a non-surf
lifeguard.
PE 124—ARC course designed to train selected candidates
to teach water safety and swimming courses. Successful
completion will qualify the student to teach ARC progressive
swimming courses and community water safety. Not intended
to be a comprehensive lifeguard training program.

The department offers the following Sports Skill
Components for major credit:
PE 203 Dance 2
PE 204 Gymnastics 2
PE 206 Racquet Games 2
PE 208 Golf & Disc Golf 2
PE 209 Dance As Art 3
PE 210 Walking & Weight Training 2
PE 211 Aquasize & Aerobics 2
PE 212 Track & Field and Recreational Running 2
PE 225 Team Sports Skill Lab (football, soccer, volleyball) 3
PE 226 Team Sports Skill Lab (basketball, softball/baseball, track & field) 3
RSM 210 Outdoor Recreation Skills and Games Leadership 3

B.S. in Recreation and
Sports Management
128 Hours

I. General Education Requirements
Students must complete the Liberal Arts in Action Commons and Connectors course requirements.
Three semester hours of Connector requirements may be met by the major as follows:

Social Science:
PSY 111 General Psychology 3

II. HPER Department Requirements
(6 Hours)

HPR 100 Introduction to the HPER Profession 1
PSY 111 General Psychology 3

III. Major Requirements (31 Hours)
COM 231 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
HEA 221 First Aid, CPR/PR and Sports Injuries 3
BA 202 Information Technology 3
RSM 309 Facility Planning, Design and Maintenance 3
RSM 310 Event Management 3
RSM 369 Risk Management 3
RSM 441 Recreation and Sports Admin/Organization 3
RSM 450 Internship 10

IV. Concentrations

A. Aquatic Management
RSM 221 Foundations in Recreation & Leisure Management 3
PE 122 Swimming 2
PE 123 Lifeguarding 2
PE 124 Water Safety Instructor 2
PE 126 Aquasize 2
RSM 300 Field Work 2
RSM 321 Program Planning in Recreation 3
RSM 312 Aquatic Facility Management 3

B. Outdoor Recreation Management
BIO 214 Natural History of the Southern Appalachians 3
NS 112 Introduction to Environmental Sciences 3
RSM 221 Foundations in Recreation & Leisure Management 3
RSM 210 Outdoor Recreation and Games Leadership 3
RSM 224 Outdoor Recreation Leadership 3
RSM 300 Field Work (2) 4
RSM 321 Program Planning in Recreation 3
RSM 324 Interpretation of Natural and Cultural Resources 3
OR
RSM 331 Camp Counseling and Outdoor Education 3

Two courses from:
PE 187 Rock Climbing 2
PE 119 Canoeing 2
PE 180 Downhill Skiing 2

C. Recreation and Leisure Services Management
RSM 221 Foundations in Recreation & Leisure Management 3
RSM 210 Outdoor Recreation and Games Leadership 3
RSM 300 Field Work 2
RSM 321 Program Planning in Recreation 3
PSY 313 Child Psychology 3
PSY 314 Adolescent and Adult Development 3
BA 336 Principles of Management 3

D. Sports Management
PE 333 Sports in Society 3
RSM 222 Introduction to Sports Management 3
RSM 223 Sports Marketing 3
RSM 300 Field Work 2
BA 100 Intro to Business Perspectives and Practices 3
BA 221 Principles of Accounting 3
BA 336 Principles of Management 3
BA 346 Principles of Finance 3
BA 437 Principles of Business Law 3
ECO 220 Principles of Economics 3
PSY 314 Adolescent and Adult Development 3

V. Electives (6-23 Hours)
Students may choose to meet the elective hours required by completing a second major, a minor, or
selected courses of personal interest.

Minor in Recreation and
Leisure Management
(22 Hours)
Students desiring to complete a minor in Recreation and Leisure Services Management must complete
the following:

RSM 210 Outdoor Recreation and Games Leadership 3
RSM 221 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services 3
RSM 321 Program Planning in Recreation and Sports Management 3
RSM 369 Risk Management 3
RSM 441 Recreation and Sports Management 3
RSM 324 Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Resources 3
OR
RSM 331 Camp Counseling and Outdoor Education 3

Two courses from:
PE 123 Lifeguarding 2
PE 124 Water Safety Instructor 2
RSM 300 Field Work 2