Area V

Physical Education

This major is available through the  Troy Campus only.

AREA I-V Recommendations

AREA I:

A grade of "C" or higher is required in Composition I and II at Troy University.  "D" grades will not transfer.

AREA II:

When selecting courses from Areas II and IV, please note that at least one 6sh sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV) must be completed.

AREA III:

A grade of "C" or higher is required in the Math course chosen.  "D" grades will not transfer.

Students attending Troy University are required to take a general studies science course in Biology.  Students attending a community college are strongly encouraged to take BIO 103(Principles of Biology I) to meet this requirement.

Students attending Troy University are also required to take a general studies science course/lab in Chemistry, Earth Science, Physical Science, or Physics.  Students attending a community college are strongly encouraged to take CHM 111(College Chemistry I), PHS 111(Physical Science I), PHS 112(Physical Science II), or PHY 201(General Physics I) to meet this requirement.

AREA IV:

When selecting courses from Areas II and IV, please note that at least one 6sh sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV) must be completed.

AREA V:

SPECIAL NOTE:  Community college students are strongly encouraged NOT to take BIO 201 at the community college.  It is recommended that the student wait and take a specific Physiological Principles of Body Systems course at TROY.  If taken at the community college, both BIO 201 AND BIO 202 will be required to meet the requirements of this course.

 

The remaining 14 SH in Area V can be obtained at the community college by taking 14 SH from the following:

• HED 230 or 231 (Safety & First Aid or First Aid)(3 SH)
• ORI 101 (Orientation to College)(1 SH)
• CIS 146 (Microcomputer Applications)(3 SH)
• HED 232 (Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries)(3 SH)
• PED 200 (Foundations of Physical Education)(3 SH)
• 1 Physical Activity Course (1 SH)

 

Troy University Baccalaureate Degrees

The student seeking a baccalaureate degree must meet the following credit hour requirements:

1. A minimum of 120 SH
2. At least 50 percent of the degree program must be traditional academic credit.
3. No more than 25 percent of the degree program may be earned using portfolio based credit.
4. At least 25 percent of the degree program must be completed with Troy University.
5. Twelve (12) semester hours of work in each major field must be completed in residence at Troy University.
   
   

Contact

If you have questions regarding the Physical Education major, please contact:
Dr. Candice Howard-Smith
109 Wright Hall, University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082 
Phone:  334-670-5863
E-Mail: choward@troy.edu

If you have questions regarding the Education major, please contact:
Dr. Shannon Dadd
307 Hawkins Hall, University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082 
Phone: 334-808-6637
E-Mail: sdadd@troy.edu