BS in Physical Education and Coaching Science
The Bachelor of Science in physical education and coaching science degree prepares graduates for successful careers in instruction and supervision of human movement, sport and games, and physical activity at all developmental levels. The degree consists of kinesiology common core coursework, providing the fundamental understanding of human movement, and two specific concentrations from which candidates may chose:
Physical Education (teaching licensure) concentration
This concentration prepares physical educators to teach fundamental motor skills, movement concepts and health-related fitness concepts, serving as an ideal pathway to coaching and teaching careers in school settings.
Coaching Science (non-licensure) concentration
This concentration includes coursework and experiences that will build coaching skills, enhancing graduates’ competitiveness in the health and wellness, fitness, sport and performance coaching job markets.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of 120 s.h. is required for successful completion of the degree.
A minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA, documented scores for Praxis I Series (PPST, CBT or documented scores on SAT/ACT), successful completion of the KINE majors’ fitness test, and successful completion of the computer competency requirement are required to declare a major in the Physical Education concentration. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in all courses leading to licensure for successful completion of the degree. A minimum grade of C (2.0) for interdisciplinary human studies coursework is required for licensure.
A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and successful completion of the KINE majors’ fitness test are required to declare a major in the Coaching Science concentration. A minimum grade of C- (1.7) is required for all KINE courses.
Program Requirements
Required Courses – Coaching Science Concentration
Required Courses – Physical Education (Teaching Licensure) Concentration
Delivery Methods
This program is only offered in an on-campus, Face to Face format.
Additional Information
A minimum grade of C is required in all KINE courses. A minimum grade of C (2.0) for interdisciplinary human studies concentration courses is required for licensure.
The following information applies to all ECU programs that lead to a license to work in any level in public schools, i.e. teachers, principals, librarians, social workers, school counselors, superintendents, etc.
Upon successful completion of educator preparation program degree requirements and licensure requirements for the State of North Carolina, such as, but not limited to, testing and national assessments, candidates will be eligible for an ECU recommendation for a NC license. However, final licensure granting decisions are the sole responsibility of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction not ECU. Candidates who graduate and seek out of state employment will have to meet the receiving state’s requirements for licensure. There is no automatic licensure reciprocity between states. ECU will verify the completion of an approved, accredited program for candidates who seek employment out of state, and those candidates will be responsible for working with the receiving state to complete any additional requirements needed to obtain the license for employment.