Bachelor of Education in Physical Education (Physical Education) Course at Botswana College of Engineering and Technology (BCET)
What is Physical Education?
Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning by using a play and movement exploration setting to promote health and physical fitness.
Year One
Semester One
COM161E Communication and Academic Literacy Skills I GEC 3
ICT121E Computer Skills Fundamentals I GEC 2
EFP100 Introduction to Educational Psychology Core 3
BIO111 Principles of Biology Core 4
BSS112 Socio-cultural Foundations of Sport & Exercise Core 3
BSS115 Foundations of Physical Education & Sport Coaching Core 3
TOTAL CREDITS 18
Semester Two
COM161E Communication and Academic Literacy Skills II GEC 3
ICT122E Computer Skills Fundamentals II GEC 2
BSS122 Principles of Exercise and Sport Training Core 3
BSS123 Aquatic Skills Core 3
BSS126 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Track & Field Core 3
Elective 2
TOTAL CREDITS 16
Year Two
Semester One
BIO211 Cell Biology Core 3
BSS214 Injury Prevention and Emergency Care in Physical Activity Core 3
BSS215 Instructional Strategies for Elementary & Secondary Physical Education Core 3
BSS219 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Soccer Core 3
BSS221 Motor Learning & Skills Acquisition Core 3
Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS 18
Semester Two
BIO231 Human Anatomy Core 3
BIO232 Human Physiology Core 3
BSS222 Special Needs and Adapted Physical Activity Core 3
BSS234 Sport Science Internship Core 3
Choose one of the following Options:
BSS231 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Basketball Option 3
BSS232 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Handball Option 3
TOTAL CREDITS 15
Year Three
Semester One
BSS312 Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Wellness Core 3
BSS313 Applied Biomechanics Core 3
BSS315 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Netball Core 3
BSS320 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Volleyball Core 3
BSS328 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Softball Core 3
Elective 2
TOTAL CREDITS 17
Semester Two
BSS321 Research Methods in Sport & Exercise Core 3
BSS322 Principles of Sport & Exercise Psychology Core 3
BSS323 Measurement, Data Analysis & Evaluation in Sport & Exercise. Core 3
BSS324 Sport Science Internship Core 3
Plus one option from the following:
BSS333 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Badminton Option 3
BSS331 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Table Tennis Option 3
TOTAL CREDITS 15
Year Four
Semester One
BSS411 Exercise Physiology Core 3
BSS413 Ethics in Sport & Exercise Industry Core 3
BSS416 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Gymnastics & Dance Core 3
BSS417 Sport Science Project I Core 3
Plus one of the following options:
BSS418 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Cricket Option 3
BSS419 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Hockey Option 3
BSS421 Motor Development Across Life Span Option 3
Elective 2
TOTAL CREDITS 17
Semester Two
BSS422 High Performance Training, Analysis & Evaluation Core 3
BSS423 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Tennis Core 3
BSS424 Entrepreneurship in Sport & Exercise Core 3
BSS425 Sport Science Research Project II Core 3
BSS433 Coaching Techniques and Strategies in Combat Sports Core 3
BSS434 Sport Coaching Specialization & Licensing Core 3
TOTAL CREDITS 18