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2007-08 Catalog

Movement Studies and Wellness Education

Faculty BSPE Degree BARec Degree BAPE with Certification BAPE without Certification
HEED
Approved Courses
PHED
Approved Courses		 RECR
Approved Courses		 Minors

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Movement Studies and Wellness Education (MSWE)


The primary mission of the Department of Movement Studies and Wellness Education (MSWE) is to provide quality academic professional preparation for undergraduate students in areas related to the study of human movement, especially as it supports the pursuit of lifelong physical activity and well being (ie. health & fitness education, recreation, exercise science, pre-physical therapy, pre-athletic training and health & fitness management).  We strive to prepare future leaders who will positively impact the health behaviors of individuals and of society through the education and promotion of life-sustaining and life-enhancing pursuits.  The successful completion of our majors demands a strong integration of the liberal arts and sciences with thorough professional preparation in light of respective state and national standards, accrediting bodies and certification programs.  Internship experiences are an integral element of all majors in the department and allow for students to further develop and apply their education and training in real world, professional settings. In addition, we provide a diverse array of physical activity instruction for students as part of the General University Requirements (GUR) of the university.  The goals of these classes are to 1) develop in each student a fundamental respect for the role of physical activity in living, including the assessment of physical condition and the development of personally designed, safe, effective and functional fitness programs with attention to lifetime activities and 2) to expose students to a diversity of physical activities and experiences in a manner which enhances understanding of their educational, social, spiritual, ethical and moral relevance.  Our programs provide opportunities for all participants to develop and apply a knowledge base regarding physical activity and psychomotor and behavioral skills, which encourages the development of lifelong health and wellness.

The department offers three degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts degree in Recreation (BARec), the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education (BAPE w/ teacher certification option), and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education (BSPE) which offers four different pre-professional concentrations: Health & Fitness Management, Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Athletic Training.  Students completing these degrees often go on for further graduate study in physical therapy, sport psychology, athletic training, exercise science, recreation, public health etc., or enter into professions such as teaching, personal training, promotions and management, youth programming, coaching and other areas and do so in diverse settings such as schools, private health clubs, non-profit agencies, corporations, professional sport teams, youth clubs, hospitals, parks and recreation departments and health departments, among others.  In addition, five distinct minors can be used to compliment majors within the department, or can be pursued by majors outside the department in areas of personal or professional interest.  These minors are Coaching, Fitness & Wellness Education, Personal Training, Sport & Recreation Management and Sport Psychology. 

Faculty:  McConnell, Associate Dean; Evans, Hacker, Johnson, Kerr, Moore, Stringer, Wood.

General University Requirement

Four one-semester hour courses (PHED 100–259), which must include PHED 100, are required for graduation.

No more than eight of the one-semester hour PE activity courses may be counted toward graduation. Students are encouraged to select a variety of activities at appropriate skill levels. All physical education activity courses are graded on the basis of A, Pass, or Fail and are taught on a coeducational basis.

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (BSPE)


Four concentrations are available under the BSPE Degree:

Exercise Science Concentration - 63 semester hours

Health and Fitness Management Concentration - 64 semester hours

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration - 73 to 74 semester hours

Pre-Athletic Training Concentration - 50 semester hours

In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates for the BSPE degree must meet the College of Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement.

Bachelor of Arts in Recreation (BARec) - 46 semester hours

In addition to the requirements listed above, students are strongly encouraged to complete a minor in a related field. Students must have a current First Aid and CPR certificate before their internship. Candidates for the BA Recreation (BARec) degree must meet the College of Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement.

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (BAPE) with Certification -  61 semester hours required to meet the state endorsement in Health and Fitness.


Additional Requirements for K-12 Teacher Certification: 31 semester hours


Initial K-12 teacher certification in Health and Fitness must meet the requirements established by the School of Education for Teacher Certification in addition to the above requirements for the BAPE with certification.

Plus a valid first aid card

Students receiving a BAPE with certification are not required to fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences foreign language requirements. All courses in the major and minor fields are used for teacher certification must have grades of C or higher.

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (BAPE) without Certification - 63 semester hours    

In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates for the BAPE degree without teacher certification must meet the College of Arts and Sciences foreign language requirements and a Senior Seminar (PHED 499 - 4 hours).

MINORS

First aid and CPR certificate required.

  • HEED 266 (4)
  • HEED 366 (4)
  • PHED 279 (2)
  • PHED 293 (2)
  • PHED 360 (2)
  • PHED 384 (3)

Select One from the following:

  • PHED 383 (3)
  • PHED 386 (3)
  • PHED 486 (3

First aid and CPR certificate required.

Select from the following: (four semester hours):

Select One from the following:

Select two to four credits from the following:

Health Education: See the Health Education (HEED) section of this catalog to view course offerings.


Recreation: See the Recreation (RECR) section of this catalog to view course offerings.


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