Physical Education and Sport Studies
The Physical Education and Sport Studies Department consists of the physical education activity program and major program. The physical activity program (101-115 level courses) offers students an opportunity to develop proficiency in a variety of sports and fitness activities.
Coker University awards the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physical Education and Sport Studies. Students pursuing this degree must complete at least one concentration within the major from the following areas: Exercise Science or Physical Fitness Programming. Each degree program requires completion of the University’s General Education Program requirements, the Physical Education and Sport Studies major core requirements, and the specific requirements for each chosen concentration.
In their last semester, Physical Education and Sport Studies majors must take a comprehensive written and oral examination. The results of this exam will be used by the Physical Education and Sport Studies Department to assess and improve the quality of its program, its concentrations, its student majors, and to provide departmental recommendations for student employment and graduate school.
Completion of all courses required for the Physical Education and Sport Studies major must be at a grade of C or better. After receiving a course grade below C, the student must reattempt that course as soon as possible. The student will be permitted to repeat one required course to achieve a grade of C or better. The second time a student earns a grade below C in any course required for the physical education major, the student will be required to choose a different major.
Physical Education Core
The physical education core is required of all physical education and sport studies majors and consists of the following courses: PE 120, 200, 205, 215, 260, 320, 400, 411, 415, 426, 450, BIO 250, and three credits of PE activity course(s).