Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the academic major, students must comply with the General Academic Regulations for Graduation  and Undergraduate Academic Policies .  As part of these policies, students must complete the General College Curriculum , which is based on the degree.

Exercise Science, Physical Education and the General College Curriculum

The Department of Exercise Science offers a diverse selection of elective physical activity courses, classes promoting a healthier life, as well as teaching-, science- and business-oriented major programs to prepare students for work in the sport, fitness, and wellness fields. Major programs include cognate courses in other departments and offers on-site work experiences as part of the program.

Major Requirements

• EXER 134 - Health and Fitness for Majors (3)
• EXER 201 - Foundations of Exercise Science (3)
• EXER 221 - Computer Applications in the Exercise Sciences (3)
• EXER 224 - First Aid and CPR (2)
• EXER 324 - Applied Exercise Physiology (3)
• EXER 325 - Applied Biomechanics (3)
• EXER 333 - Motor Learning (3)
• EXER 334 - Elementary School Physical Education and Health Methods (3)
• EXER 344 - School Health Education (3)
• EXER 431 - Program Management (3)
• EXER 441 - Secondary Physical Education and Health Methods (3)

Admission Requirements for Teacher Education

In addition to general admission requirements for Campbell University, students seeking initial North Carolina Teacher Licensure must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to their junior year. Admission requirements for Teacher Education include a 2.7 overall GPA, a grade of “C” or better on all content area and education courses and passing the Core Praxis Exam (or acceptable SAT/ACT scores). If a teacher education candidate does not meet the North Carolina Licensure established score on the SAT/ACT for admittance into the teacher education program, they are automatically enrolled in EDUC 106  and/or EDUC 107  in order to prepare for the CORE PRAXIS (Math and/or Reading). Please see your advisor in the Professional Education Department for all additional North Carolina Licensure Requirements.

Teacher Licensure Core

• EDUC 221 - Introduction to Education (3)
• EDUC 223 - Psychology Applied to Teaching (3)
• EDUC 310 - Assessment and the Data Informed Teacher (3)
• EDUC 410 - Integrative Curriculum (2)
• EDUC 432 - Practicum (1)
• EDUC 440 - Instructional Strategies and Contemporary Trends for K-12 and Secondary Teachers (3)
• EDUC 455 - Educational Technology Foundations (3)
• EDUC 470 - Student Teaching (Elementary, Birth to Kindergarten, and Special Education) (12)
• PSYC 222 - General Psychology (3)
• SOCI 346 - Sociology of Education (3)
• SPED 331 - Adolescents with Exceptionalities (2)