BS Major in Physical Performance & Sports Studies
B.S., Major in Physical Performance and Sports Studies
The physical performance and sport studies department prepares students for careers in coaching, personal training, strength and conditioning coaching, and recreation with a broadly based, value centered liberal arts curriculum.
Important note: This major addresses physical performance and sport studies; it does not lead to any Kansas secondary teacher licensure.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates in Physical Performance and Sports Studies (B.S.) will:
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of skills, strategies, techniques and rules related to a variety of sports and physical activity.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of organizational administration, sports psychology, and adaptive processes to address exercise, physical activity, health, and social-emotional requirements of athletes, individuals, and diverse populations.
- Apply concepts to develop adaptive and prescriptive programs and health plans to meet the needs of athletes, individuals, and diverse populations.
- Apply knowledge of developmentally appropriate anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and to meet the needs of athletes, individuals, and diverse populations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of common safety procedures, care, and preventions of injuries for athletes, individuals, and diverse populations.
Major requirements*
In Physical Education and Sports Studies
Complete the following courses:
- PPSS126 First Aid and Safety (2 hours)
- PPSS214 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning (3 hours)
- PPSS225 Fitness Assessment (2 hours)
- PPSS230 Introduction to Athletic Training (2 hours)
- PPSS236 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 hours)
- PPSS341 Game Rules and Officiating (3 hours)
- PPSS414 Exercise Prescription (3 hours)
- PPSS420 Theory of Coaching (3 hours)
Complete nine hours from the following courses:
- BIOL231 Principles of Nutrition (3 hours)
- BUS 324 Digital Marketing (3 hours)
- HSCI340 Musculoskeletal Assessment (3 hours)
- HSCI342 Therapeutic Interventions (3 hours)
- PHED213 Principles of Physical Education (3 hours)
- PHED215 Applied Motor Learning (3 hours)
- PHED303 Advanced Strength Training (3 hours)
- PHED314 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3 hours)
- PHED435 Organization and Administration of Physical Education (3 hours)
- PPSS415-419 Theory of Coaching (Sport) (2 hours)
- SPMG344 Sport Marketing (3 hours)
Cognate requirements
- BUS 130 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 hours)
- HSCI226 Structural Anatomy (2 hours)
- HSCI323 Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
- HSCI332 Kinesiology (3 hours)
- PHED326 Adapted Physical Education (3 hours)
- PSYC335 Psychology of Sport (3 hours)
- SPMG220 Introduction to Sport Management (3 hours)
