Kinesiology, Pre-Health & Sports Science

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These pages are currently under revision, and may not have a complete list of programs. Please contact Hannah Nevitt to explore all program options.

The following programs offer significant coursework and field immersion opportunities for KinesiologyExercise ScienceSport Science, and more. This is meant to highlight a variety of programs by region. Please note there are many other options available beyond what is listed. This is not a guaranteed list for credit transfer. Students must obtain department advisor approval for fulfilling degree requirements. Students must apply to both the provider through the links below, and to WWU Education Abroad

University Catalogue Information: Kinesiology-Pre-Healthcare Professions Specialization, BSKinesiology- Sports Psychology Specialization, BS

Note that these are not the only degree programs in their respective fields.

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Advisor

Education Abroad

EdAbroad@wwu.edu

360-650-6298

Office: Miller Hall 208

Advising Info

After you decide on a program and the courses you will take abroad, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences.   

Review Your Degree Works  

Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.   

An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.  

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Program Options

Research, Fellowships & Grants

CIEE - Gilman Go Global & GAIN Grants

Just by applying for the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship, students participating on CIEE Study Abroad programs will automatically receive Go Global grants! GAIN Grants available for students using a Pell Grant, and helps cover airfare.

Award amount: Semester $2500, Summer $1000

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

For Pell Grant eligible students

Award amount: Grants averaging up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $8,000 for Critical Language Study

Asia

Japan

  • ISEP Exchange - Chukyo University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

    English courses in:

    • Sports Management Seminar, Sports Biomechanics, Practice and Training of Sports, History of Sports, History of Physical Education and Sports, Human Growth, Development and Aging, Seminar in Health and Fitness Instruction, Science of Equipment and Facilities for Sports

    Link to Course Info 

    Students are encouraged to take part in the many extracurricular clubs. Most students also opt to take one or more courses in health and sports sciences. Some examples of this are kendo, judo, basketball and gymnastics. The Toyota campus hosts a wide variety of athletic facilities including an ice skating rink where Chukyo students trained to become Olympic champions.

    South Korea

    • USAC - South Korea, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      Korea University:

      English courses in:

      • Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, General Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Physiology, Biostatistics, Endocrinology, Nutrition for Human Health, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Aging and Health, Health Demographics and more

      Link to Course information in English

    Central America

    Costa Rica

    • CEA - Veritas University, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Spanish for Health Professions, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Exercises for Common Sports Injuries, Holistic Health Approaches, Health and Nutrition, Conflict Resolution in Health Care, Costa Rican Health Care System, Health Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Tropical Medicine, Human Development in Latin America
    • USAC - Heredia, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      Semester English courses in:

      • Cell Biology, Foundations for Personal Health and Wellness, General Chemistry 1+2, Intro to Psychology, Psychology of Happiness, Sports Psychology, Nutrition, Spanish for Health Professions, Exercise Physiology, Ecology and Population Biology, Global Health, Sociology of Sport, Sports Nutrition, Exercise and Performance, Field Studies and Internships

       

      Summer II offers English courses in:

      • Spanish for Health Professions, Sports Nutrition, Exercise and Performance, Health and Wellness in Costa Rica and Latin America, Intro to Psychology, Ecology and Population Biology, Nutrition
    • AIFS San Jose Study + Internship Semester , Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Spanish for Health Professions, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Exercises for Common Sports Injuries, Holistic Health Approaches, Health and Nutrition, Conflict Resolution in Health Care, Costa Rican Health Care System, Health Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Tropical Medicine, Human Development in Latin America + Internship

    Europe

    Czech Republic

    • ISEP Direct - Masaryk University - Study in English, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

      English courses in:

      • Physical Activities with Diseases and Disabilities, Outdoor Activities, Table Tennis, Fitness, Body and Mind, Strength Training and Conditioning, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Self Defense, Basic Techniques of Sports Massage, Sports Marketing, Applied Sports Nutrition, Research Seminar, Statistics for Sports Science, Core Training, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement, Motor Learning and Control, Hacking the Stress System, Scientific Communications in Kinesiology, Mental Stimulation Strategies as a Potential Tool for Enhanced Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Patients, Performance Analysis in Sport, Disc Golf, Alternative Trends in Athlete Regeneration, Selected Topics in Sports Science, Yoga, Japanese Fencing, Basketball, Cardio Training, Hiking, Aerobics, Pilates, Spinning, Volleyball, Corrective Exercise, Gymnastics, Physical Activity in Older Adults, Performing under Pressure, Esport in Kinanthropology and more
      • Link to Course Info 

    England

    • Western Exchange - Plymouth University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Wellbeing, Applied Movement Science, Principles of Physiotherapy Practice, Readiness for Rehabilitation, Living and Staying Well, Nutritional Biochemistry, Physiology and Genetics, Human Nutrition Food Studies and Lifecycle, Nutritional Epidemiology, Metabolism and Immunology, Body Relatedness and Identity, Cultural Anthropology and more

      Link to Course info: Nutrition and Exercise Science

      Link to Course info: Physiotherapy

      Link to Course info: Dietetics.

      Link to Course info: Anthropology

    • ISEP - Nottingham Trent University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Intro to Sport and Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Human Movement Science, Sport Culture and Society, Nutrition, Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology, Behavior Change in Sport and Physical Activity, Sport Exercise and the Brain, Strength Power and Endurance, Physical Activity for Health, Talent Development in Sport, Hormone and Immune Function in Sport and Exercise, Environmental Sports Physiology, Illness and Injury, Coaching Practice, Coaching Science, Theory to Practice in Coaching, Food and Healthy Eating, Aetiologia and Management of Disease, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and more.

      Link to Course Info: Sports Science

      Link to Course Info: Biosciences

      Over £20 million has been invested in the Clifton Campus to develop cutting-edge facilities in disciplines such as engineering, healthcare and sport. The new Pavilion building provides a vibrant heart to the campus while the Sports Centre offers a gym, sports halls, pitches and an indoor tennis center.

    • Western Exchange - University of Hull - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Human Physiology, Preparation for Learning in Sport, Health and Exercise, Challenges with Sport Health and Exercise Science, Anatomy and Biomechanics, Sports Psychology, Conducting Science/Research, Social Psychology of Sport, Analysis of Human Movement, Sport Physiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health, Research Methods, Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease, Sport Performance and Injury Prevention, Professional Practice in Sport, Health and Exercise Science, Nutrition in Sport and Exercise, Human Anatomy, Soft Tissue Injuries and Musculoskeletal Assessment, Therapeutic Modalities, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Functional Human Physiology, Biomechanics, Functional Rehabilitation, Fitness and Injury Prevention and more

      Link to Course Info 

      Sports Facilities and Classes at Hull

    • ISEP Direct - London Met University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

      English courses in:

      • Human Physiology, Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Essential Principles of Effective Coaching and Teaching, Physiological Principles of Training, Foundations of Sport Psychology, Intro to Biomechanics, Applied Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology: Controlling Individual Performance and Exercise, Biomechanics of Human Movement, Sociological Effects of Coaching and Teaching, Environmental Exercise Physiology, Group Dynamics and Human Interaction, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Coaching and Pedagogy, Human Movement Analysis, Human Nutrition, Techniques in Dietary Assessment, Health Psychology, Diet and Disease, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Human Immunity, Bioinformatics, Toxicology, Energy Metabolism and Endocrinology and more.

      Link to Course Info 

      Fitness Facilities

      Whatever sport you’re into, there’s bound to be something for you here. Make the most of our gym, enormous sports hall, dance studios and a variety of recreational and holistic classes – from spinning to pilates. Student membership is free of charge for London Met students and gives you access to the Holloway fitness gym and unlimited access to timetabled classes.

    • ISEP Direct - University of Essex, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

      English courses in:

      • Sport and Exercise Psychology, Intro to Sports Science, Anatomy and Physiology for Sport, Exercise Physiology, Applied Movement Science, Applied Pedagogical Principles of Sports Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, Injury Management and Rehabilitation, Movement Analysis, Sports Analytics, Environments Shape Physical Activity: Translating Research into Practice, Biomechanics of Locomotion, Applied Physiology, Research Methods, Personalizing Health and Performance Nutrition, Biomechanics, Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism, Sports Injuries and Exercise Rehabilitation, Health and Active Lifestyles, Training Techniques and Assessments of Athletes, Talent Development, Physical Activity and Wellbeing, Youth Athletic Development, Developing Coach Education, Developmental Psychology, Aging: Mind Brain Behavior, Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution, Anatomy and Physiology, Molecular Biology: Genes Proteins and Disease, Genome Science, and more
      • Link to Course Info 

    Greece

    • ISA - Athens, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Molecular Biology, Genetics and Evolutionary Aspects of Life/Human Biology, Power Pilates, Tennis, Water Fitness, Developmental/Lifespan Psychology, Intro to Sports Management, Sports Marketing, Body Awareness and Movement, Movement for the Stage, Cultural Anthropology, Body Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Health, Cell and Molecular Biology, Human Nutrition, Microbiology and infectious diseases, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Swimming, Intercollegiate Athletics/Sports team participation, Team Sports, Individual Sports, First Aid and CPR, Strength Training, Yoga, Latin Dance, Psych 101, Adulthood and Aging, Health and Lifelong Adaptation, Sport Psychology, Foundations of Coaching, Olympic Games and Sports mega events, Social Issues in Sports, Sports Operations and Facilities Management, Strength and Conditioning, Internship, Sports Governance, Advanced Sports Performance
      • Link to course info
    • ISEP Direct - American College of Thessaloniki, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Nutrition, Intro to Sailing, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology 1+2, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology I + II, Adulthood and Aging, Developmental Psychology, Genetics and Molecular Biology

    Ireland

    Italy

    • USAC - Reggio Emilia, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Lifespan Development, Foundations for Personal Health and Wellness, Intro to Psychology, Nutrition Across the Lifespan, Psychology of Aging, Aging: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Food and Culture, Health and Wellness Communication, Internship
    • AIFS Florence Soccer Program with Liberal Arts and Business, Spring Quarter

      English courses in: Soccer and Italian Identity

      • The first week consists of lectures held by sport and soccer specialists and professionals belonging to the Technical Federation Center of FIGC (Italian football federation) at the MUSEO DEL CALCIO (Italian Football Museum) in Coverciano. During Weeks 2 and 3 students will attend classes at the AIFS GEC – Florence.
      • Field trips to matches at the local soccer stadium are an essential part of the course. Students can have field experiences and interpret the social dynamics of sporting events, adopting a comparative, cross-cultural perspective. Pre-requisites: Introductory/intermediate coursework in sociology (or equivalent), or advisor approval.
    • SAI - Florence University of the Arts, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter

      English coursework in:

      • Health & Wellness, Happiness Studies, Grow, Cook, Heal - Therapy for Wellbeing, Physical and Emotional Art of Walking, Art of Yoga and Meditation,  Special Event Management, Spa Management, Health Communication, Healing & Wellness, Biomedical Ethics, Endemics, Epidemics, and Pandemics, Clinical Practice in Emergency Healthcare, Geriatric Healthcare, Health Assessment, Health Communities and Virtual Care, Internship in Dependence and Abuse, Public Health: Policy and Community, Social Work, Experiential Learning in Sports Management, Research, Internships, Special Event Management, Sports Venue and Training Center Assistant, Human Anatomy and Physiology 1, Italian Soccer Experience, Intro to Nutrition, Intro to Psychology, Health and Fitness in the Mediterranean, Health Fitness and Wellness in Italy.

    Netherlands

    • USAC - Maastricht, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Human Biology, Immunology, Metabolism Nutrition and Exercise, Intro to Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Functional Neuroanatomy, Biochemistry, Hormones the Brain and Behavior, Disease and Prevention, Health Psychology, Intro to Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics and Evolution, Genetics and Oncology, Human Physiology, Endocrinology, Human Anatomy and Histology, Physical Inactivity and Health, Motivation and Emotion, Development, Statistics

      Link to course info

    Scotland

    • ISEP Direct - University of Strathclyde - Glasgow Scotland, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

      English courses in:

      • Foundations of Physical Activity for Health, Sports Psychology, Research Methods for Sport and Physical Activity, Human Physiology and Nutrition, Sports Practice, Coaching and Practice, Physiology of Aerobic Exercise, Nutrition for Health, Data Analytics in Sport, Physical Activity with Special Populations, Principles of Prosthetics and Orthotic Design, Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Cell Biology, Biomechanics of Human Movement, Sports Injury and Rehabilitation

      Link to Course Info: Physical Activity and Sports Science

      Link to Course Info: Biomedical Sciences

      Link to Course Info: Sports Science

    • USAC - University of Stirling, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Human Physiology Research, Sports Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Motor Control, Coaching Sport, Data Analysis and Presentation for Sport and Exercise Scientists, Developing Sport Coaching, Development of Community Sport, Foundations of Physical Activity for Health, Foundations of Sport Development and Coaching, Sports Management, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Sports Exercise, Intro to Sports Studies, Managing the Business of Sport, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Research Methods, Sports Governance, Sports Medicine Health and Wellbeing, Sports Policy, Development of Excellence in Sport, and more

      Link to Course Catalog

    Spain

    • ISA - Pablo de Olivide Seville, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Sports Psychology, Medical Anthropology, Organic Chemistry II, Nutrition, Statistics, Spanish for Health Sciences. 
    • ISA Valencia Health Science Summer, Summer Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Human Physiology, Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics
    • USAC - Valencia, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Dance, Nutrition, Spanish for Health Professions, Cultural Anthropology, Windsurfing, Chemistry 1+2, Physics, Statistics, Internship
    • ISA Valencia Health and Natural Sciences, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

      English courses in:

      • Human Anatomy, Physiology, Body Language, Learning Motor Development and Curriculum, Human Physiology 1+2, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutritional Requirements of Physical Activity and Sports Training, Physical Therapy in Locomotor System, Healthcare Ethics, Intro to Psychology, Metabolism and Nutrition, Biochemistry, Intro to Neuroscience, Spanish for Health Professions, Cell and Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Community Physiotherapy and Public Health, Sport Physiotherapy, Sports Injuries, Strength and Conditioning, Technologies Applied to Sport Sciences, Group Psychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Psychology of Motivation, Sleeping Disorders

    Oceania

    Australia

    • USAC - Griffith University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English Courses in:

      • Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science, Cells Tissues and Regulation, Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Psychology, Biomechanics, Health Challenges, Neural Basis of Movement, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Anatomy, Physiology of Exercise, Motor Learning and Control, Research Methods and Statistics, Practicum, Sports Psychology, Clinical Exercise Testing, Exercise Programming and Prescription, Sports Nutrition, Sports Coaching, Injury Prevention and Management, Fitness Practicum, Sports Marketing, Principles of Athlete Management.
      • Link to Course Info 
    • ISEP Direct - La Trobe University Melbourne , Spring Semester, Fall Quarter, Academic Year

      English options in:

      • Human Bioscience, Foundations of Exercise Programming, Physical Activity and Health, Principles of Sports Coaching, Human Growth and Development, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science, Research and Evidence in Practice, Anatomy, Data Science and Statistics for Sport, Biomechanics and Movement Analysis, Exercise Physiology and Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery, Skill Development in Sport, Sport Analytics and Performance Analysis, Practicum, High Performance Training for Sport, Musculoskeletal Mechanics and Injury Prevention, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Exercise Prescription for Special Populations, Motor Behavior in Sport, Sports Nutrition, Ecology Evolution and Biodiversity and more
      • Link to Course Info 
      • Link to Course Info 
    • Western Exchange - Edith Cowan University - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Anatomy and Physiology, Lifespan Development, Sport Delivery Systems, Foundations of Fitness and Training, Sport Organization Management, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sport and Recreation Leadership and Programming, Motor Learning and Control, Functional Anatomy, Marketing in Global Sports, Human Nutrition, Principles and Practices of Resistance Training, Managing Recreation Services and Facilities, Statistics, Exercise Delivery, Psychology of Sport, Practicum, Sports and Events Funding and Finance, Sport and Leisure Law, Motor Behavior, Sport Business Planning, Physical Activity and Health, Sports Venues and Events, Professional Practice
      • Link to Course Info 
    • ISA TEAN University of Newcastle Summer, Summer Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
    • Western Exchange - University of Newcastle - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Exercise Physiology and Training, Behavior Change for Physical Activity and Health, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription and Delivery, Anatomy for Exercise Science, Fundamentals of Exercise and Sport Science Practice, Motor Control, Anatomy for Podiatry, Nutrition, Performance and Data Analysis for Exercise and Sport Science, Practicum, Psychological, Nutritional and Injury: Foundations for Exercise and Sport Science, Performance Psychology for Sport, Exercise, Statistics, Intro to Psych and more.
      • Link to Course info
    • Western Exchange - University of Tasmania - Pay In-State Tuition & Fees!, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Human Anatomy and Physiology, Human Nutrition, Lifespan Development, Physical Activity and Health, Pathology of Common Diseases, Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Health, Exercise and Sport Prescription and Delivery, Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, Exercise for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders, Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity, Nutrition, Professional Experience in Exercise and Sports Science, Exercise for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Motor Learning
      • Link to course info
    • USAC - Deakin University, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      English courses in:

      • Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Activity and Exercise for Health, Human Growth Development and Aging for Exercise Scientists, Human Anatomy, Essentials of Exercise Delivery, Research Methods and Data Analysis in Exercise and Sport, Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation,  Exercise Programming, Biomechanics, Motor Learning and Development, Human Physiology, Practicum, Clinical and Sports Biomechanics, Cognitive and Behavioral Aspects of Sport and Exercise, Nutrition, Sports Coaching, Muscle Biology, Advanced Sports Coaching, Exercise Metabolism, Issues in Sports Coaching, Physical Activity and Population Health, Advanced Anatomy, Physiology of Sports and Performance, Exercise in Health and Disease, Strength and Conditioning, Global Perspectives in Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and more.
      • Link to Course Info 

    New Zealand

    • ISEP Direct - Massey University, Spring Semester, Academic Year

      Global Student Athlete Program: Combine elite coaching and training and intensive Sports Training while you study abroad for one or two semesters of study at Massey University Palmerston North! 

      • Strength & Conditioning, Golf, Cricket

      English courses in:

      • Sports Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor Learning and Control, Nutrition for Sport and Performance, Adaptive Human Physiology, Investigating Sports Performance, Sports Psychology, Statistics, Functional Anatomy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Intro to Food and Nutrition, Training Principles and Practice and more. 
      • Link to Course Info 
    • ISEP Direct - University of Auckland, Spring Semester

      English courses in:

      • Sport and Recreation, Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement, Sports Marketing, Coaching, Sport Leadership, Sports Psychology, Health Fitness and Culture, Games and Sports Education, Alternative Sport and Play, Aquatics and Water Safety, School Health and Physical Education, Human Anatomy, Foundations of Exercise Science and Sport, Exercise Prescription, Exercise Physiology, Principles of Tissue Adaptation, Biomechanics, Exercise Nutrition, Health Fitness and Culture, Intro to Dance and Creative Process, Dance Education, Contemporary Dance and Choreography, Dance Education, Food and Education, Child Youth and Health Education, Human Evolution, Medical Anthropology, Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity, Biology, Statistics and more
      • Link to Course Info: Sports Coaching
      • Link to Course Info: Anthropology
      • Link to Course Info: Biological Sciences

    South America

    Argentina

    • CEA Buenos Aires Spring Quarter, Spring Quarter

      $6,695 (after $500 automatic WWU discount) + $250 flight voucher for up to 8 sem/12 quarter credits

      English courses: Physics 2 w/ lab, Business, Anthropology, Gender and Body Politics, Sociology and Sports Studies

    Chile

    • ISA Service Learning - Valparaiso, Chile, Summer Quarter

      $3450 4-week summer. Placement site, housing, meals, airport pickup. Additional $275 for 3 quarter credits

      • Placements * intermediate level of Spanish required. 
        • Educational Center for Children with Disabilities - primary education, art workshops, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy
        • Health Clinics - health

    West Indies

    Dominican Republic

    • CIEE - Liberal Arts - Dominican Republic, Spring Semester, Fall Quarter

      Spanish courses in: *students need 2 years of college level Spanish or equivalent.

      • Psych 101, Cultural Anthropology, Community Service Practicum- Education, Health, Social Service
      • 1 credit physical education courses: Modern Dance, Baseball, Basketball, Judo, Karate, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Track, Volleyball