Physical Activities

The purpose of the physical activities program is to provide each Erskine College student with a variety of opportunities for involvement in vigorous physical activity. The goals of this program are to increase physical fitness, reduce stress and anxiety, promote healthy social interactions among students, enhance motor skills, build physical confidence, and promote a lifelong interest in physical activity and healthful living.
The personal wellness component of the general education requirement consists of one physical activity (1 s.h.) and a choice of one course from the following: PE 201, 216, 317, 417; PY 208, 306; SO 202, 330. Two additional physical activity courses may be taken as electives for credit. Students who are not physically or emotionally able to participate in the regular physical activities program must present a medical excuse to the Registrar prior to the beginning of the semester and a modified program will be developed.
A physical activity credit may be earned through participation in a varsity sport, cheerleading, or the dance team. Only one credit may be earned in this manner, regardless of the number of sports played or the number of years of participation.
Physical Activity 122 is a special, one-hour course required of all majors in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. This course features a variety of developmental games and activities and is designed to prepare prospective teachers to teach elementary physical education.

Physical Education

Physical education majors are provided with the tools and experiences to become physical education enthusiasts, positive role models, and excellent motivators as well as inspirational leaders, dynamic teachers, and builders of self-esteem in children. The physical education program at Erskine College offers both a major and two minors, either in PE or Health. Physical Education majors are encouraged to include teacher certification in their program of study.

Sports Management

Majors in Sports Management-Fitness Concentration will be expected to attain a clear understanding of the basic concepts of the exercise sciences, health, nutrition, and the care and prevention of injuries, as well as the basic concepts of sound fiscal management and business promotion. These majors will be prepared to successfully pursue entrepreneurial interests within the broad healthful-living field.
Students majoring in Sports Management-Fitness Concentration will be required to take 48 semester hours within the major. The required courses include: PE 201, 218, 226, 317, 402, 403, 417, 418, 429, and BG 210, plus BA 221, 222, 233, 251, 252, and two from BA 231, 321, 323, 324, 334, 341, 343, 345, 425, and 456.