Program: Physical Education Major - Northwestern College

2007-09 Catalog

Apr 22, 2025

A major in physical education is designed primarily to prepare individuals to teach physical education in school settings. Students can receive teaching certification in elementary physical education (K-6) and/or secondary physical education (7-12). See the education department section for the K-6 and 7-12 endorsement requirements.

Requirements:

Competency requirements:

Pass physical fitness competency examination

Choose:

Pass swimming examination
OR complete:

Choose:

Pass first aid competency with current CPR and first aid certification
OR complete:

KIN 104 - First Aid

Total credits required: 34-36

Notes:

For students seeking the secondary teaching endorsement KIN206, Teaching of Sports and KIN318, Methods of Secondary Physical Education and Health are required. For students interested in the K-6 certification KIN317, Methods of Elementary Physical Education and Health is required.

Certification of competency in swimming, first aid and physical fitness must be on file in the registrar’s office prior to the last semester before graduation.