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Distribution Requirements in the Area of Physical Education and Wellness
Required: Four physical education activity courses (4 credit hours total) or two physical education activity courses plus a course in wellness of at least 2 credit hours (4 credit hours total) (ISO 4).
No more than four hourse of physical education activity classes may be applied toward any degree except in programs which specify more.
Criteria for courses in this area:
- Courses can be classified as wellness courses if they promote physical wellness through (a) physical activity, movement experiences, and a physically active lifestyle; (b) fitness for wellness; (c) an understanding of nutrition and its association with health.
- Courses can be also classified as wellness courses if they promote mental and emotional well-being.
Courses that fulfill this requirement:
Any of the physical education activity courses listed in this catalog under Physical Education, including PHE 2781 physical education activity courses
| PHE 1002 | Physical Wellness |
| PHE 3003 | Nutrition |
| PSY 1013 | Psychology of Adjustment |
| PSY 3053 | Health Psychology |
