Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education
George Mason University
Key Information
Campus location
Fairfax, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 4,897 / per semester *
Application deadline
01 Jun 2024
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* in-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 16,980 - out-of-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 1,803 - mandatory student fee
Introduction
Bring your passion for health, fitness, and sports to life in the PK–12 environment by teaching students the importance of being physically active and adopting healthy habits for a lifelong commitment to well-being.
Students explore the latest research-based approaches to teaching a variety of physical activities and sports as well as health and wellness principles in our state-of-the-art facilities. You will be equipped with the experience you need to work in a variety of PK–12 education settings, from top-ranked schools in Northern Virginia to beyond.
Career Opportunities
Career options for graduates of this BSEd include:
- Health and physical education teacher at the elementary level
- Health and physical education teacher at the middle or high school level
- Driver’s education teacher (requires an add-on endorsement)
- Coaching
- Camp director
- Recreation leaders
- Youth sports activity leaders
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 120
Mason Core
- Written Communication 6
- Oral Communication 3
- Information Technology 3
- Quantitative Reasoning 3
- MATH 106 Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) (recommended course)
- Literature 3
- Arts 3
- Western Civilization/World History 3
- Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
- Global Understanding 3
Natural Science:
- BIOL 124 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
- BIOL 125 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
- Synthesis/Capstone 1
Total Credits 38
Professional Sequence
Note: Students are not permitted to enroll in HEAL 405 Teaching Methods in Health Education (K-12), PHED 308 Adapted Physical Education, PHED 403 Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education, PHED 404 Middle and High School Instruction in Physical Education, and PHED 415 Student Teaching in Physical Education (Mason Core) until they have met all BSEd application requirements.
- ATEP 300 Functional Anatomy 3
- EDRD 300 Literacy in Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education 3
- EDUC 302 Human Growth and Development 3
- HEAL 110 Personal Health 3
- HEAL 200 School and Community Safety 1
- HEAL 250 Introduction to School Health 3
- HEAL 405 Teaching Methods in Health Education (K-12) 3
- KINE 310 Exercise Physiology I 3
- PHED 202 Teaching Skillful Movement 3
- PHED 218 Technology in Health and Physical Education 3
- PHED 273 Net and Target Games 3
- PHED 274 Dance and Educational Gymnastics 3
- PHED 275 Field and Invasion Games 3
- PHED 276 Health-Related Fitness Education 3
- PHED 306 Psychomotor Learning 3
- PHED 308 Adapted Physical Education 3
- PHED 320 Student Assessment in Health and Physical Education 3
- PHED 340 Social and Cultural Issues in Physical Education (Satisfies the university Writing Intensive requirement) 3
- PHED 403 Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education 3
- PHED 404 Middle and High School Instruction in Physical Education 1 3
- PHED 415 Student Teaching in Physical Education (Mason Core) 12
- RMGT 316 Leadership and Outdoor Education 3
Select 9 credits in electives. 9
Total Credits 82
Professional Development and Fitness Requirement
Students must earn at least 10 professional development points to achieve BSEd status and 20 additional points to apply for student teaching. Professional development points may be earned by attending or volunteering at various events and activities.
Additionally, students will be expected to achieve and maintain the healthy zone of health-related fitness as measured by FitnessGram® throughout their program. Accommodations will be made for students with documented physical disabilities.