The program can be tailored to meet the goals of students who wish to combine studies in health and physical education with other academic areas. Such a program does not necessarily lead to licensing or certification. Each summer, the National Collegiate Athletic Association sponsors the National Youth Sports Program, providing an opportunity for health and physical education students to work in an activity-based program. Student Expenses and Insurance Southern Oregon University does not provide accident insurance. Students and others using the health, physical education, and athletic facilities for classes, intramurals, club sports, and recreation are urged to purchase a policy at the time of registration if they do not have their own insurance coverage.
Special fees vary by term and class.
These courses are designed to give students an understanding of the importance of regular physical activity in improving physical well-being. Students learn and improve recreational skills for maintaining an optimum level of physical fitness. All students are encouraged to take PE 180 activities and other health and physical education courses. Choosing a Major Students must be admitted to the major, which usually occurs at the end of the second term of the sophomore year. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for all coursework completed.