Majors Offered by the Department
The Department of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport Studies offers several major programs of study. For a complete, detailed description of the programs of study, please refer to the official University Catalog. The information provided on this page in no way supercedes the information contained within the current University Catalog. The Basic Course Requirements must be satisfied. In addition, a major in Athletic Training requires 40 semester hours, including Athletic Training 101, 200, 201, 300, 301, 400, 401, 222, 225, 324, 325, 332, 342, 402, 404, 430. Minor Additional Requirements Technical Standards NOTE: The Athletic Training Educational Program is accredited by CAATE. The Basic Course Requirements must be satisfied. In addition, a major in Health / Wellness requires 36 semester hours, including Health Education 222, 224, and 319; and Health / Wellness 200, 300, 301, 310, 432, 440, 450, and 451. Additional requirements include Biology 203 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I) and Biology 204 (Human Anatomy and Physiology II). The Basic Course Requirements must be satisfied. In addition, a major in Physical Education with preparation for teacher licensure (K- 12) requires 39 semester hours of Health/Physical Education courses. Required courses are Physical Education 211,235,301,331,335,341,342,402,406,408, 409, and Health Education 321,222. The Basic Course Requirements must be satisfied. In addition, a major in Sport Management requires 39 hours, including Management 316, 400, 410; Accounting 213; Marketing 300; Physical Education 408, 410; and Sport Management 218, 303, 497.
Athletic Training Major
Athletic Training students can select a minor of their choice or may take the following courses to constitute an interdisciplinary minor: Physical Education 335, 406, Health 224, Biology 203, 204 (an additional elective hour must be completed for an 18 hour minor). Each of these courses (Physical Education 335, 406, Health 224, Biology 203 and 204) if not used for the interdisciplinary minor, count as electives.
Each Student major must complete Biology 101 and Communications 233 from the basic core requirements. Physical Education 335, 406, Health 224, Biology 203 and 204 are required within the Athletic Training major.
The Athletic Training Educational Program at Gardner-Webb University is a rigorous and intense, competency-based program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. These specific requirements are determined by National Athletic Trainer's Association-Education Council and are identified in the document "NATA Athletic Training Education Competencies." An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Educational Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program's accrediting agency, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Abilities and expectations as listed in the Athletic Training Student Manual must be met by all students admitted to the Athletic Training Educational Program. For a listing of the specific cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills necessary for successful completion of the Gardner-Webb University Athletic Training Educational Program, please refer to the Gardner-Webb University Undergraduate Catalog and the Athletic Training Student Manual. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards (with reasonable accommodation for a student with a documented disability as determined by the Gardner-Webb University NOEL Program), the student will not be admitted into the program. For additional information regarding Technical Standards and associated forms, please refer to the Athletic Training Student Manual which is available from the Educational Program Director.
Health/Wellness Major
Health / Wellness majors are also required to complete any minor offered by the University, and are strongly encouraged to complete a minor in Wellness Promotion.
Physical Education Major(with Teacher Licensure)
Physical Education majors (teacher licensure) are also required to complete a minor in Professional Education which includes Education 201, 301, 325, 401, 450, Psychology 302 and 303, and Physical Education 432. EDUC 313 and EDUC 440 are recommended.
Additional Requirements include Biology 203 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I) and Biology 204 (Human Anatomy and Physiology II).
Students are not permitted to complete more than 50% of the Professional Education minor until they are formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Students are not permitted to register for more than 50% of the PHED major until they have been formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
Sport Management Major
Sport Management majors are also required to complete any minor offered by the University.