Physical Education, Motor Development Therapy/Adapted Physical Education Concentration, BS

This concentration prepares the physical education major to work with children, youth and adults with disabilities. The program focuses on physical education to meet the physical and motor developmental needs as well as the sport, dance and leisure challenges of special populations. The concentration prepares graduates for career opportunities in rehabilitation centers, clinics, hospitals and social agencies as well as private and public schools. Opportunities for practical experience are provided through off-campus field experiences as well as the university-sponsored Children’s Physical Developmental Clinic.

Learning Outcomes

Grade Requirement

Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C-” in all physical education core and activity courses.

Course Requirements

Core courses (28-29 credits)

Concentration courses (14 credits)

Activity courses (8 credits)

Activity electives

Complete four additional credits. At least one activity credit must be completed from each of the four activity areas (A-D). See Activity Courses by Area to view the full list of options.

Health cognate (3 credits)

Complete one of the following:

Additional cognate course (3 credits)

PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology

Total minimum credits: 56

Core Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.