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Text Box: Bachelor of Science in Education Degree Physical Education K-12

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the major in Physical Education, the student will be able to:
1.         Demonstrate an understanding of physical education content, concepts, and tools of inquiry; (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2.         Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for K-12 students; (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
3.         Plan and implement appropriate instruction adapted to diverse learners; (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
4.         Use a variety of motivation and instructional management strategies to enhance learning; (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
5.         Use effective communication and incorporate media and technology in the instructional process; (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
6.         Use formal and informal assessment strategies; (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
7.         Use reflective decision-making skills related to instruction in physical education; (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
8.         Demonstrate an understanding of how to foster collaborative relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians, and community agencies; (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
9.         Demonstrate knowledge of healthy choices that promote a lifestyle of total wellness; (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VI and indirectly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome IV.)

Physical Education K-12 Major Courses

  • HPER 215 – Survey of Human Anatomy
  • HPER 215L – Survey of Human Anatomy Lab
  • HPER 100 – Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
  • HPER 110 – Social, Folk, and Square Dance
  • HPER 120 – Swimming
  • HPER 207 – Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
  • HPER 208 – Introduction to Physical Education
  • HPER 210 – Community First Aid and CPR
  • HPER 216 – Skill Themes and Movement Concepts for the Elementary School
  • HPER 217 – Personal and Community Health
  • HPER 240 – Principles of Human Nutrition
  • HPER 328 – Biomechanics
  • HPER 360 – Adapted Physical Education
  • HPER 380 – Teaching Individual and Dual Activities
  • HPER 385 – Teaching Team Sports
  • HPER 410 – Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise
  • HPER 420 – Organization and Administration of Physical Education
  • HPER 430 – Measurement and Evaluation
  • HPER 432 – Physiology of Exercise
  • EDUC 390E – Health Education Methods
  • ELED 390H – Teaching Physical Education and Health in the Elementary School *
  • SEED 390P – Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
  • PSYC 240 – Human Sexuality

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

*Physical Education Majors only

Note: In addition to completing the Secondary Professional Education Sequence, students must also complete ELED 298 – Pre-Professional Experience: Elementary.

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