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University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley

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Physical Education is a multi-dimensional field of study which provides professional careers in an exciting range of vocational options. Career opportunities exist in many areas including education, fitness, health, sports and leisure.

UWFox  VolleyballAt UW-Fox Valley, students can begin their physical education major with foundation courses in liberal arts studies along with specific physical education courses.

Classes usually offered for the physical education major at UW-Fox Valley include:

  • PED 002 Badminton
  • PED 005 BASKETBALL
  • PED 006 BEGINNING BOWLING
  • PED 007 INTERMEDIATE BOWLING
  • PED 009 BEGINNING GOLF
  • PED 016 BEGINNING TENNIS
  • PED 018 BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL
  • PED 019 WEIGHT TRAINING
  • PED 102 BASKETBALL FUNDAMENTALS
  • PED 104 Badminton
  • PED 109 GOLF
  • PED 115 VOLLEYBALL
  • PED 116 TENNIS
  • PED 118 WEIGHT TRAINING
  • PED 123 CPR - certification in adult, child, and infant CPR
  • PED 124 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
  • PED 127 FITNESS FOR LIFE - the major course of the department
  • PED 205 PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
  • PED 206 PERSONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • PED 207 BASKETBALL THEORY AND COACHING
  • PED 208 Developmental Activities for Children
  • PED 209 Nutrition and Weight Control
  • PED 211 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
  • PED 213 FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE - certification in adult CPR
  • PED 217 SOCIAL ASPECTS OF SPORT - also offered as part of a learning community
  • PED 218 Women and Sport

The UW Fox Valley Cyclones Athletic Department offers the following sports throughout the school year:

  • UWFox  SoccerWomen's Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Men's & Women's Basketball
  • Men's & Women's Tennis
  • Men's Club Volleyball

There are also intramural flag footbal, volleyball and basketball leagues throughout the year.