PE

Students who plan to teach Physical Education at the secondary level should complete a degree that includes:

Requirements for physical education

• Anatomy and Physiology sequence (12 credits)

• PHE 325 Nutrition for Health (4 credits)

• PHE 270 Basic Biomechanics (2 credits)

• PHE 370 Applied Kinesiology (4 credits)

• PHE 473/573 Physiology of Exercise (4 credits)

• PHE 361 Care and Prevention of Injuries (4 credits)

• PHE 474 Exercise Prescription and Training (4 credits)

• PHE 475/575 Exercise Testing Techniques (4 credits)

• PHE 340 Motor Learning (4 credits)

• PHE 417 Adapted Physical Education (4 credits)

Total 58 credits

(If it is your intent to teach Physical Education at the Elementary level, it is highly recommended that you take a "PE in the Grades" course.  PSU does not offer this course.)

When ready to apply to GTEP, students should request a recommendation form from the faculty advisor: 

• Deb Harris; harrisd@pdx.edu; 503-725-5107 or

• Belinda Zeidler; zeidlerb@pdx.edu; 503-725-5104