Health and Physical Education
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Admission Requirements
Students may initially declare an "-Interest" based major in this subject, but must still meet additional requirements to be formally accepted into the degree program.
Fall Cohort Admission
In order to be admitted to the Health and Physical Education (P-12) program, majors must apply to both the Bagwell College Teacher Preparation Program and to the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education.
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Sample Classes
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HPE 3450: Curriculum, Instruction & Management for Early Childhood Physical Education
This course addresses the knowledge, fundamental techniques and motor skill analysis appropriate for the development of children’s games, dance and gymnastics. The focus of this course is on curriculum development, methods and materials for planning and implementing a total developmental program for elementary physical education. Includes teaching experiences and appropriate computer software usage.
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HPE 3600: Child and Adolescent Health Issues
This course examines major public and school-related health issues and programs impacting children and youth.
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HPE 4252: Measurement and Evaluation in HPE
This course provides an overview of the purposes and forms of assessments used in P-12 health and physical education programs. Emphasis includes the study of authentic assessments as opportunities for student learning as well as instructional tools for effective teaching. Topics include assessments of knowledge and skill acquisition, gathering, reporting and interpreting assessment results, validity and reliability of assessment instruments, and test administration.
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HPE 4340: Applied Kinesiology
This course examines the principles of biomechanics and exercise physiology as they relate to the motor performance and physical fitness levels of children and youth. The course will focus on the application of concepts to development of P-12 Health and Physical Education programs.