Many Americans fail to recognize that the human body is created for God’s glory (1 Cor. 6:20). With a rise in obesity and other effects of sedentary lifestyles—not to mention America’s increasingly man-centered view of sports—kids need Christ-centered teaching on the role of sports and physical activity in the Christian life. You can shape the next generation by teaching personal health and individual and team sports from a biblical worldview.
Maranatha’s Physical Education and Health major will prepare you to teach physical education and coach athletic teams in both Christian and public schools.
You’ll also have the opportunity to join any of Maranatha’s 11 intercollegiate sports teams—cross-country, football, soccer (men’s and women’s), volleyball, wrestling, basketball (men’s and women’s), baseball, and softball. Maranatha athletic teams are part of the Northern Athletics Conference, the NCAA Division III, and the NCCAA.
Suggested Schedule
This is the suggested class list for the Physical Education and Health major. You may also want to look over the details for our Sports Management major.
Year 1
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| Personal & Community Health | 2 | Intro. to Physical Education and Health | 2 |
| Christian Life 1 | 1 | Consumerism in Health | 2 |
| Old Testament Survey | 2 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| English Composition 1 | 3 | English Composition 2 | 3 |
| The Modern World | 3 | Physical Science Elective | 3 |
| Math Elective | 3 | General Psychology | 3 |
Summer
Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 2 |
| Literature Elective | 3 |
Year 2
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Psychology | 3 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology 1 | 4 | Sophomore Fieldwork | 0 |
| Motor Learning | 2 | Anatomy & Physiology 2 | 4 |
| Techniques of Coaching Elective | 2 | Foundations of Sport & Exercise Psychology | 2 |
| Teaching Techniques | 1 | Techniques of Coaching Elective | 2 |
| Drugs, Society, & Human Behavior | 2 | Instructional Media & Technology | 3 |
| Bible Elective | 2 | Christian Life 2 | 1 |
| Principles of Bible Study | 2 | Baptist Heritage | 3 |
Summer
Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| Upper Level Status | 0 |
| American Studies Elective | 3 |
| Music Elective | 2 |
Year 3
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organization & Admin. of Athletics & P.E. | 3 | Junior Fieldwork | 0 |
| Methods of Coaching | 2 | Adaptive Physical Education | 3 |
| Physiology of Exercise | 3 | Evaluations in Physical Education | 2 |
| First Aid & Safety | 2 | Strength, Conditioning, & Flexibility | 2 |
| Training Room Techniques | 3 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| Teaching Techniques | 2 | Elementary Physical Education & Health | 2 |
| Bible Elective | 2 | Secondary School Reading | 3 |
| Christian Life 3 | 1 | Bible Doctrine 2 | 3 |
Summer
Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| Teaching Techniques | 2 |
Year 4
Year 4 | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Seminar | 0 | Supervised Student Teaching-License | 12 |
| Pre-ST Portfolio Review | 0 | Post-ST Portfolio Review | 0 |
| Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 | ||
| Human Relations | 3 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 3 | ||
| School Health Programs | 2 | ||
| Nutrition | 2 | ||
| Bible Elective | 2 | ||
| Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 |
Career Options
- Coach for school or church
- Physical Education teacher
- Athletic department director