2015-2016

Physical Education, Minor

Department of Health Sciences

College of Health and Human Services

This minor provides training for physical-activity promotion in recreation settings outside of more formal K-12 school settings. Students completing this minor will be prepared to plan and deliver recreational physical activity programs.

  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 18
Major GPA C

Minor Requirements

  • Take the following 18 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:

    In addition, PES coursework from the following (4 units):
    • Dance
    • Group Fitness (e.g. aerobic dance)
    • Invasion Game (e.g. basketball, hockey)
    • Net/Wall (e.g. volleyball, racquetball)
    • Recreation (e.g. cycling, golf. Note, swimming and life guard certification is highly recommended)
    • Weight Training

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.