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BS Major in Physical Performance & Sports Studies

B.S., Major in Physical Performance and Sports Studies

Important note: This major addresses physical performance and sport studies; it does not lead to any Kansas secondary teacher licensure.

Major requirements*

In Physical Education and Sports Studies

Complete the following courses:

  • PESS126 First Aid and Safety (2 hours)
  • PESS214 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning (3 hours)
  • PESS225 Fitness Assessment (2 hours)
  • PESS226 Structural Anatomy (2 hours)
  • PESS323 Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
  • PESS326 Adapted Physical Education (3 hours)
  • PESS332 Kinesiology (3 hours)
  • PESS341 Game Rules and Officiating (3 hours)
  • PESS414 Exercise Prescription (3 hours)
  • PESS420 Theory of Coaching (3 hours)

Complete twelve hours from the following courses:

  • PESS213 Principles of Physical Education (3 hours)
  • PESS215 Applied Motor Learning (3 hours)
  • PESS303 Advanced Strength Training (3 hours)
  • PESS314 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3 hours)
  • PESS415-419 Theory of Coaching (Sport) (2 hours)
  • PESS435 Organization and Administration of Physical Education (3 hours)
  • ATEP332 Musculoskeletal Assessment (3 hours)
  • ATEP342 Therapeutic Interventions (3 hours)
  • BUS 324 Digital Marketing (3 hours)
  • SPMG344 Sports Marketing (3 hours)

Cognate requirements

  • ATEP230 Introduction to Athletic Training (2 hours)
  • ATEP236 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 hours)
  • BIOL101 Essentials of Biology (3 hours)
  • BUS 130 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 hours)
  • PSYC335 Psychology of Sport (3 hours)
  • SPMG220 Introduction to Sport Management (3 hours)

*2025-2026 Course Catalog

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