The primary aim of this program is to prepare majors through the acquisition of knowledge, the development of skills and the development of a positive attitude toward activity and fitness that will enable them to perform effectively in a teaching role. Students will obtain knowledge about human movement, such as the physiology of muscular activity, the neural and kinesiological basis of movement, measurement and evaluation of motor performance and methodology of teaching motor skills; develop personal skills in a variety of activities in addition to teaching skills; and acquire sensitivity to, and understanding of, human relations in the learning environment by participating in a variety of laboratory and field experiences.
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| Total Credits Required for Degree | 124 |
| Liberal Studies | 30-40 |
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Additional Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Health Promotion Electives | 2 |
| Choose from the following: |
| HP 206 Backpacking (1 cr.) |
| HP 209 Bicycling-Mountain (1 cr.) |
| HP 216 Skating-Beginning (1 cr.) or |
| HP 216A Skating-Figure (1 cr.) or |
| HP 217 Fly and Bait Casting (1 cr.) |
| HP 222 Hiking (1 cr.) |
| HP 228 Power Skating and Hockey (1 cr.) |
| HP 230 Rock Climbing (1 cr.) |
| HP 231 Skiing-Beginning Alpine (1 cr.) |
| HP 231B Skiing-Cross Country (1 cr.) |
| HP 233 Showshoeing (1 cr.) |
| HP 238 Winter Camping (1 cr.) |
| HP 253 Adventure Based Learning (1 cr.) |
| Required Courses in Major | 32 |
| Theory Courses | 27 |
| Physical Education Elective (300 level or above) | 2 |
| Activity Courses | 5 |
| PE 205 Tennis | 0.5 |
| PE 207 Badminton | 0.5 |
| Other Required Courses | 16 |
| PY 100H Honors Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [III] or |
| PY 100S Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [III] |
| HPER Electives | 6 |
| Any six credits at the 200 level or above offered in academic majors in the department. And HL 110 and RE 110. Choose in consultation with adviser. |
| Minor | 20 |