Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

The purposes of the Department of Sport Science are (1) to provide leadership and facilities for a regular program of instruction and participation in physical activity that will improve the understanding and skill level of all students in a variety of physical activities suitable for both present needs and for lifetime participation; assist individuals in gaining better understanding of the general principles and concepts involved in the fundamentals of effective movement patterns; encourage individuals to improve and maintain physical fitness, (2) to prepare students for teaching careers in physical education, or for careers in such related areas as coaching, youth work, various health fields, sport and athletic programs, and management of sport and athletic related businesses, and (3) to provide working knowledge of the physiology of exercise and exercise testing and prescription so that graduates in Exercise Science may pursue employment in public and privately owned wellness and fitness centers, corporate fitness facilities, and clinical therapeutic programs, and be well prepared to continue their formal education at the graduate level.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education The requirements for a B.S. major in Physical Education consist of 51-66 semester hours including:

• Physical Education 108 - Individual and Dual Sports
• Physical Education 109 - Rhythms
• Physical Education 114 - Aquatics I
• Physical Education 115 - Aquatics II (or 116 - Aquatics III)
• Physical Education 120 - Foundations of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science
• Physical Education 125 - Outdoor Physical Education
• Physical Education 201 - Gymnastics and Movement Skills
• Physical Education 204 - Psychomotor Development
• Physical Education 213 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
• Physical Education 217 - Team Sports I
• Physical Education 218 - Team Sports II
• Physical Education 225 - Safety, First Aid & CPR
• Physical Education 305 - Organization and Administration
• Physical Education 307 - Kinesiology
• Physical Education 309 - Physiology of Exercise
• Physical Education 315 - The Law in Sport and Physical Education
• Physical Education 391 (1 semester hour) - Physical Education Assisting
• Physical Education 394 - Practicum

OR 15 hours including:

• Education 390 - Student Teaching Grades K-4
• Education 391 - Student Teaching 5-9
• Education 393 - Student Teaching 9-12
• Education 394 - Portfolio and Performance Assessment

Additional requirements are:

• Biology 107 - Human Anatomy
• Biology 108 - Human Physiology

If teaching certification is sought a minor in Education is required.

Minor in Athletic Training The requirements for a minor in Athletic Training consist of 26 semester hours including:

• Physical Education 207 - Athletic Training
• Physical Education 225 - Safety, First Aid & CPR
• Physical Education 307 - Kinesiology
• Physical Education 309 - Physiology of Exercise
• Physical Education 316 - Advanced Athletic Training
• Physical Education 317 - Therapeutic Modalities
• Biology 107 - Human Anatomy
• Biology 108 - Human Physiology

For the student working toward certification in athletic training, these additional courses are recommended:

• Health 107 - Health Concepts
• Nursing 107 - Nutrition
• Psychology and Human Services 101- Introduction to Psychology
• Physical Education 315 - The Law in Sports and Physical Education
• Physical Education 394 - Practicum

Student trainers have the opportunity to work under a certified trainer. Students in this minor program are not able to sit for the NATA certification.

Minor in Health

The requirements for a minor in Health consist of 18-20 semester hours including:

• Health 107 - Health Concepts
• Health 216 - Public and Community Health Programs
• Health 320 - Current Issues in Health
• Physical Education 225 - Safety, First Aid & CPR

In addition, two courses chosen from:

• Biology 107 - Human Anatomy
• Biology 108 - Human Physiology
• Health 231 - Family Life Education
• Health 310 - School Health Program
• Nursing 107 - Nutrition
• Psychology 200 - Life Span Development
• Psychology 216 - Child Development
• Psychology 217 - Adolescent Development

Snow Activities exposes students to the fundamentals of alpine (downhill) skiing and snowboarding, Nordic (cross-country) skiing and snowshoeing. The majority of their time is spent outdoors (Canaan Valley & Timberline Resorts and White Grass) leaning and practicing the techniques associated with each activity.

Local elementary student
Kadiee Ferguson enjoys a gentle push from D&E
student Amy Turner during Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca’s
“Adaptive PE” class. The class focused on developing
lifetime fitness activities with students from Elkins Third
Ward Elementary School, Middle School, and High
School, allowing D&E students to teach and learn at
the same time.

The Davis & Elkins College Department of Sport Science held a free public event with U.S. strength and conditioning coach Allan Johnson in Harper-McNeeley. Johnson, is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame.