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Physical Education, Health and Recreation
Professor Terry Simpson, Chair, Division of Education
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Two majors are offered in Physical Education, Health and Recreation, one in Physical Education and another in Physical Education/Health for students planning careers as teachers in the field. A third related major, Outdoor Recreation, in described in that section of this catalog.
The Major in Physical Education consists of 56 credit hours and includes the following courses:
PHR 101: Human Health and Development (3 hrs.)
PHR 102: Historical, Philosophical, and Sociological Foundations of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports (3 hrs.)
PHR 106: Aquatic Education (1 hr.)
PHR 205: Team Sports, Intramural Administration, Officiating Techniques (3 hrs.)
PHR 219: Principles of Human Nutrition (3 hrs.)
PHR 231: Motor Development and Motor Learning (2 hrs.)
PHR 321: Physical Education and Recreation for Special Populations (3 hrs.)
PHR 331: Physical Education for Children (2 hrs.)
PHR 332: Kinesiology (3 hrs.)
PHR 334 Administration and Supervision of Physical Education Programs (2 hrs.)
PHR 341: Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3 hrs.)
PHR 343: Practicum (2-6 hrs.) (3 hrs. required)
PHR 345: Physiology of Exercise (3 hrs.)
PHR 346: Physical Education in games, Sports and Activities (3 hrs.)
PHR 351-352: Senior Study (6 hrs.)
BIO 217: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs.)
BIO 218: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 hrs.)
Additional courses in liberal studies include:
PSY 101: Introductory Psychology (3 hrs.)
BUS 201: Principles of Management (3 hrs.)
American Red Cross certifications in Standard First Aid and Community CPR are required as part of the major.
The Major in Physical Education/Health for K-12 Teacher Licensure consists of 53 credit hours and includes the following courses:
PHR 101: Human Health and Development (3 hrs.)
PHR 102: Historical, Philosophical, and Sociological Foundations of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports (3 hrs.)
PHR 106: Aquatic Education (1 hr.)
PHR 219: Principles of Human Nutrition (3 hrs.)
PHR 231: Motor Development and Motor Learning (2 hrs.)
PHR 236: Health Issues in Education (2 hrs.)
PHR 237: Introduction to Health Education (1 hr.)
PHR 321: Physical Education and Recreation for Special Populations (3 hrs.)
PHR 331: Physical Education for Children (2 hrs.)
PHR 332: Kinesiology (3 hrs.)
PHR 334: Administration and Supervision of Physical Education Programs (2 hrs.)
PHR 336: Community Health (3 hrs.)
PHR 341: Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3 hrs.)
PHR 345: Physiology of Exercise (3 hrs.)
PHR 346: Physical Education in games, Sports and Activities (3 hrs.)
PHR 351-352: Senior Study (6 hrs.)
BIO 217: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs.)
BIO 218: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 hrs.)
SOC 215: Sociology of Marriage and Family (3 hrs.)
Additional courses in liberal studies include:
PSY 101: Introductory Psychology (3 hrs.)
SOC 271: Sociology of Education (3 hrs.)
Also required are 26 credit hours in professional courses in teacher education which consist of:
EDU 301: Models of Classroom Management and Instruction (3 hrs.)
EDU 302: Educational Technology (2 hrs.)
EDU 321: Reading and Writing in the Content Classroom (2 hrs.)
EDU 343: Practicum in Methods and Materials (2-6 hrs.) (4 hrs. required)
EDU 401: Student Teaching (9 hrs.)
EDU 402: Professional Seminar on Teaching (3 hrs.)
PSY 218: Psychology of Adolescence (3 hrs.)
American Red Cross certifications in standard First Aid and Community CPR are required as part of this major.
Careful planning of one’s course of study is necessary to ensure that general education, major, and professional teacher licensure requirements are met within the framework of four years. It is particularly important to complete PSY 101: Introductory Psychology (3 hrs.) in the first year. Students should meet with the adviser for teacher licensure in physical education as soon as possible. Admission to teacher education is not automatic and occurs only after certain qualifications are met, which include a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, a minimum 2.7 in the major, a minimum score on certain standardized tests, and successfully passing two screening processes. Please refer to the section in the catalog on Education as well as the section on Course Descriptions.
With careful choice of electives and course substitutions students may design a program of study that will prepare them for graduate study in such fields as Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Students with this goal in mind should work closely with an advisor in the Division beginning the first year.
The Minor in Physical Education consists of 18 credit hours including:
PHR 102: Historical, Philosophical, and Sociological Foundations of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports (3 hrs.)
PHR 321: Physical Education and Recreation for Special Populations (3 hrs.)
PHR 331: Physical Education for Children (2 hrs.)
Two credits of Lifetime Activity courses (See Course Descriptions in this catalog)
Eight credit hours chosen from courses at the 200 or 300 level
American Red Cross certifications in standard First Aid and Community CPR are required as part of this minor.
The Minor in Physical Education is not open to outdoor recreation majors.
Course Listings
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- PHR101: Human Health and Development
- PHR102: Historical, Philosophical, and Sociological Foundations of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports
- PHR200: Experiential Course in Physical Education
- PHR205: Team Sports, Intramural Administration, Officiating Techniques
- PHR219: Principles of Human Nutrition
- PHR231: Motor Development and Motor Learning
- PHR233: Athletic Coaching
- PHR235: Group Facilitation
- PHR236: Health Issues in Education
- PHR237: Introduction to Health Education
- PHR311: Athletic Training
- PHR312: Advanced Athletic Training
- PHR315: Wilderness Emergency Response
- PHR321: Physical Education and Recreation for Special Populations
- PHR331: Physical Education for Children
- PHR332: Kinesiology
- PHR334: Administration and Supervision of Physical Education Programs
- PHR335: Outdoor Recreation Leadership
- PHR336: Community Health
- PHR337: Internship in Physical Education or Outdoor Recreation
- PHR341: Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
- PHR343: Practicum
- PHR345: Physiology of Exercise
- PHR346: Physical Education In Games, Sports and Activities
- PHR347: Professional Seminar
- PHR351: Senior Study
- PHR352: Senior Study