NDU offers a program in physical education designed to meet the needs of those who plan on pursuing careers as teachers, coaches, or trainers. It is strongly recommended that students majoring in Physical Education and Sport also study for their Teaching Diploma in Physical Education. The BA in Physical Education will provide students with high quality education, increase students’ theoretical knowledge, develop students’ practical skills in various sports activities, including sports required in international baccalaureate programs, instill a commitment to health and fitness, and prepare students to practice their skills and compete in the job market.

• Students must either pass PES 321 before taking major elective courses or register concurrently in PES 321 and other major elective courses.
• Courses are part lecture and part activity.

Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must meet the General Education Requirements and successfully complete a total of 105 credits with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0/4.0 and a minimum average of 2.4/4.0 in the core and major requirements.

General Education Requirements (27 cr.)

Communication Skills ENL 213, ENL 223
Computer Skills CSC 201
Cultural Studies 9 credits in: Arabic, Art, Cultural Sequence, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Western Literature, etc.
A religion course shall always be part of any 9 credits of cultural studies.
Social Science Studies 3 credits in: Anthropology, Economics, History, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, etc.
Basic Science Studies 6 credits in: Archeology, Astronomy, Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Health, Nutrition, etc.

Core Requirements (39 cr.)

PES 204, PES 205, PES 250, PES 301, PES 321, PES 354, PES 358, PES 361, PES 420, PES 421, PES 422, PES 426, PES 492, EDU 213 or EDU 214

Major Electives (34 cr.)

• 6 courses from the following pool: PES 326, PES 327, PES 328, PES 329, PES 330, PES 331, PES 332
• 10 courses from the following pool:  PES 322, PES 333, PES 334, PES 335, PES 336, PES 337, PES 338, PES 339, PES 340, PES 341, PES 342
• 1 course from the following pool:  PES 343, PES 344

Free Electives (5 cr.)

Suggested Program

Fall Semester I (16 Credits)
PES	204	Foundations in Physical Education	3 cr.
PES	321	Physical Exercise	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	GER	3 cr.
___	___	GER	3 cr.
___	___	GER	3 cr.
Spring Semester I (16 Credits)
EDU	213	Human Growth & Development	3 cr.
or
EDU	214	Youth in Contemporary Society	3 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	GER	3 cr.
___	___	GER	3 cr.
___	___	GER	3 cr.
Summer Session I (6 Credits)
___	___	GER	3 cr.
___	___	GER	3 cr.
Fall Semester II (15 Credits)
PES	205	Physical Therapy & Athletic Injuries	3 cr.
PES	250	Motor Development & Motor Learning	3 cr.
PES	301	Anatomical Kinesiology	3 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
Spring Semester II (15 Credits)
PES	354	Athletic Fitness Training	3 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Free Elective	3 cr.
___	___	GER	3 cr.
Summer II (6 credits)
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
Fall Semester III (15 Credits)
PES	358	Physiology of Exercise	3 cr.
PES	361	Sports Policy & Management	3 cr.
PES	420	Theory of Fitness Coaching	3 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
Spring Semester III (16 Credits)
PES	421	Coaching	3 cr.
PES	422	Biomechanics	3 cr.
PES	426	Adapted Physical Fitness	3 cr.
PES	492	Internship	1 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Major Elective	2 cr.
___	___	Free Elective	2 cr.