Physical Education Program

The Physical Education Department has, as its mission, the educational development of the student major for a productive, professional career in the fields of education, sports medicine, wellness, recreation or athletics. In addition, we seek to provide, for all students, the information necessary to implement life long living patterns which will enhance the quality of responsible lives through the development of critical thinking, productive work ethic and citizenship with wholesome, healthful and personal fitness habits.

The Physical Education and Athletics Department offers basic and advanced courses designed to prepare students in the fields of physical education, recreation and athletics. Course work may lead to teaching certification in physical education or health, entry level positions in sport administration, preparation for coaching or for positions in recreation, wellness, or athletic training. Through additional work at the graduate level positions in physical or occupational therapy or middle to upper level sports administration may be possible.

Students must complete the following courses regardless of the concentration area selected. Students must successfully complete all courses with a grade of C- or better within the departmental core and a major concentration area to obtain a major. Courses in a Physical Education major or minor may not be combined with other majors or minors within the department.

Physical Education Major- 40 to 41 Hours
2007-2009 Catalog

Physical Education Core
Required Courses:

PhyE 151 Foundations of Physical Education (3)
PhyE 201 Basic Athletic Training (3)
PhyE 240 Kinesiology and Body Mechanics (3)
PhyE 300 Foundations of Coaching (3)
PhyE 320 Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation (3)
Biol 110 Principles of Biology I (4)

Elective in Biology - one of the following:

Biol 104 Human Biology -required for teaching endorsement (4)
Biol 105 Human Biology -required for teaching endorsement (4)
Biol 111 Principles of Biology II (4)
Biol 225 Human Physiology (4)

CONCENTRATION AREAS - Education, Exercise Science (17 to 18)

Physical Education Major with Education Concentration

Teacher Education Program requires a 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA for students to be eligible to be accepted into student teaching levels.Student teaching must be successfully completed to be eligible for teacher licensure. However, the major degree with an education concentration may be obtained if student teaching is not successfully completed, but all other requirements have been met.

NOTE TO STUDENTS: In some cases, the Iowa State Department of Education requirements change after a College Catalog has been published. It is essential that students work with the Education Department's Program and Advising Handbook in order to ensure compliance with current state regulations.

Required Courses:

Physical Education Core (23)
PhyE 101 Physical Education Activity Courses - one must be a swimming course (2)
PhyE 116 Movement Education (3)
PhyE 205 Theory of Individual and Team Sports (3)
PhyE 325 Special Needs Physical Education (3)

Elective - one or both methods courses below:

PhyE 208 Elementary Methods of P.E.- K to 6 (3)
PhyE 321 Secondary Methods of P.E. - 7 to 12 (3)

Elective - necessary only if one methods course is chosen (3):

Three hours in Physical Education, so the concentration total is 17

To be accepted into the Student Teaching Program, students must successfully complete methods courses at Simpson College. Please consult your primary academic advisor and your dual secondary education advisor regarding levels of admission to student teaching. Also, you must meet the approved license program that is on file at the Iowa Department of Education at the time you apply for your license; college catalog requirements may or may not be consistent with licensure requirements.

Required Education Courses:

Educ 114 Foundations of Education (3)
Educ 165 Human Growth and Development (3)
Educ 229 The Learning Process (3)
Educ 241 Field Experience in Education - Freshman/Sophomore May term (3)
Educ 312 Education and Collaboration for Students with Special Needs (3)
Educ 321 Human Relations in Teaching (3)
Educ 388 PL Student Teaching: Elementary PE* (6 to 14)
Educ 388 PS Student Teaching: Secondary PE* (6 to 14)
Educ 389 D/C Student Teaching Seminar (1)

*Student Teaching component may consist of 2 or more assignments, totaling 14 weeks. Each week equates to one credit hour.

Education students must also complete a Physical Science course to meet Iowa Licensure requirements and the Math licensure requirement, follow the Levels of Admission to Simpson's Teacher Education Program, and complete the competencies set up by the Education Department.

Physical Education Major with Wellness Concentration (43-44)
Required Courses: (21)

Physical Education Core (23)
PhyE 210 Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning (3)
PhyE 255 Exericse Techniques/Weight Training (3)
PhyE 340 Program Design & Exercise Prescription (3)
NaSc 107 Nutrition (3)
PhyE 310 Exercise Physiology (3)
PhyE 319 Internship (One on and one off-campus) (6)

Physical Education Minor (29-30)
Required Courses:

PhyE 101 Physical Education Activity Courses (2) (one of which must be a swimming course) OR PhyE 205 Theory of Individual/Team Sports (3)
PhyE 116 Movement Education (3)
PhyE 151 Foundations of Physical Education (3)
PhyE 201 Basic Athletic Training (3)
PhyE 240 Kinesiology and Body Mechanics (3)
PhyE 300 Foundations of Coaching (3)
PhyE 325 PE for students with Special Needs (3)
PhyE Electives to complete 21 hour minimum (3)

Required Supporting Courses:

Biol 110 Principles of Biology I (4)
Biol 111 Principles of Biology II OR Biol 104 Human Biology (req. for teaching endorsement) OR Biol 225 Human Physiology (4)

Exercise Science Minor (21)

Required Courses:

PhyE 210 Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning (3)
PhyE 255 Exercise Techniques/Weight Training (3)
PhyE 340 Program Design & Exercise Prescription (3)
NaSc 107 Nutrition (3)
PhyE 240 Kinesiology (3)
PhyE 310 Exercise Physiology (3)
PhyE 319 Strength & Conditioning Internship (3)

*For a stronger background in the sciences, the Department strongly recommends these additional courses:
– Human Physiology
– Contemporary Health
– Public and Community Health & Safety

Health Certification
The department of Physical Education and Athletics offers an approval area for students interested in teaching health. The student must complete education courses and the following:

Health, Additional Teaching Area K-6 or 7-12
Endorsement #137 or #138

Required: (25-26)

NaSc 107 Nutrition (3)
Biol 110 Principles of Biology I (4)
Biol 104/105 Human Biology (4/3)
PhyE 151 Foundations of Physical Education (3)
PhyE 240 Kinesiology and Body Mechanics (3)
PhyE 251 Contemporary Health (3)
PhyE 308 Health Methods and Curriculum (for K-12) (3)
PhyE 312 Public/Community Health and Safety (3)

*All prerequisites must be taken to fulfill requirements. This may be more than the listed total hours. Education 388 PH, student teaching in Physical Education with health must be completed to be eligible for the health

endorsement.View the Education Course Descriptions.
View the Physical Education Course Descriptions.
View the Biology Course Descriptions.
View the Natural Science Course Descriptions.


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Physical Education Program The Physical Education Department has, as its mission, the educational development of the student major for a productive, professional career in the fields of education, sports medicine, wellness, recreation or athletics. In addition, we seek to provide, for all students, the information necessary to implement life long living patterns which will enhance the quality of responsible lives through the development of critical thinking, productive work ethic and citizenship with wholesome, healthful and personal fitness habits. The Physical Education and Athletics Department offers basic and advanced courses designed to prepare students in the fields of physical education, recreation and athletics. Course work may lead to teaching certification in physical education or health, entry level positions in sport administration, preparation for coaching or for positions in recreation, wellness, or athletic training. Through additional work at the graduate level positions in physical or occupational therapy or middle to upper level sports administration may be possible. Students must complete the following courses regardless of the concentration area selected. Students must successfully complete all courses with a grade of C- or better within the departmental core and a major concentration area to obtain a major. Courses in a Physical Education major or minor may not be combined with other majors or minors within the department. Physical Education Major- 40 to 41 Hours 2007-2009 Catalog Physical Education Core Required Courses: PhyE 151 Foundations of Physical Education (3) PhyE 201 Basic Athletic Training (3) PhyE 240 Kinesiology and Body Mechanics (3) PhyE 300 Foundations of Coaching (3) PhyE 320 Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation (3) Biol 110 Principles of Biology I (4) Elective in Biology - one of the following: Biol 104 Human Biology -required for teaching endorsement (4) Biol 105 Human Biology -required for teaching endorsement (4) Biol 111 Principles of Biology II (4) Biol 225 Human Physiology (4) CONCENTRATION AREAS - Education, Exercise Science (17 to 18) Physical Education Major with Education Concentration Teacher Education Program requires a 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA for students to be eligible to be accepted into student teaching levels.Student teaching must be successfully completed to be eligible for teacher licensure. However, the major degree with an education concentration may be obtained if student teaching is not successfully completed, but all other requirements have been met. NOTE TO STUDENTS: In some cases, the Iowa State Department of Education requirements change after a College Catalog has been published. It is essential that students work with the Education Department's Program and Advising Handbook in order to ensure compliance with current state regulations. Required Courses: Physical Education Core (23) PhyE 101 Physical Education Activity Courses - one must be a swimming course (2) PhyE 116 Movement Education (3) PhyE 205 Theory of Individual and Team Sports (3) PhyE 325 Special Needs Physical Education (3) Elective - one or both methods courses below: PhyE 208 Elementary Methods of P.E.- K to 6 (3) PhyE 321 Secondary Methods of P.E. - 7 to 12 (3) Elective - necessary only if one methods course is chosen (3): Three hours in Physical Education, so the concentration total is 17 To be accepted into the Student Teaching Program, students must successfully complete methods courses at Simpson College. Please consult your primary academic advisor and your dual secondary education advisor regarding levels of admission to student teaching. Also, you must meet the approved license program that is on file at the Iowa Department of Education at the time you apply for your license; college catalog requirements may or may not be consistent with licensure requirements. Required Education Courses: Educ 114 Foundations of Education (3) Educ 165 Human Growth and Development (3) Educ 229 The Learning Process (3) Educ 241 Field Experience in Education - Freshman/Sophomore May term (3) Educ 312 Education and Collaboration for Students with Special Needs (3) Educ 321 Human Relations in Teaching (3) Educ 388 PL Student Teaching: Elementary PE* (6 to 14) Educ 388 PS Student Teaching: Secondary PE* (6 to 14) Educ 389 D/C Student Teaching Seminar (1) Student Teaching component may consist of 2 or more assignments, totaling 14 weeks. Each week equates to one credit hour. Education students must also complete a Physical Science course to meet Iowa Licensure requirements and the Math licensure requirement, follow the Levels of Admission to Simpson's Teacher Education Program, and complete the competencies set up by the Education Department. Physical Education Major with Wellness Concentration* (43-44) Required Courses: (21) Physical Education Core (23) PhyE 210 Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning (3) PhyE 255 Exericse Techniques/Weight Training (3) PhyE 340 Program Design & Exercise Prescription (3) NaSc 107 Nutrition (3) PhyE 310 Exercise Physiology (3) PhyE 319 Internship (One on and one off-campus) (6) Physical Education Minor (29-30) Required Courses: PhyE 101 Physical Education Activity Courses (2) (one of which must be a swimming course) OR PhyE 205 Theory of Individual/Team Sports (3) PhyE 116 Movement Education (3) PhyE 151 Foundations of Physical Education (3) PhyE 201 Basic Athletic Training (3) PhyE 240 Kinesiology and Body Mechanics (3) PhyE 300 Foundations of Coaching (3) PhyE 325 PE for students with Special Needs (3) PhyE Electives to complete 21 hour minimum (3) Required Supporting Courses: Biol 110 Principles of Biology I (4) Biol 111 Principles of Biology II OR Biol 104 Human Biology (req. for teaching endorsement) OR Biol 225 Human Physiology (4) Exercise Science Minor (21) Required Courses: PhyE 210 Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning (3) PhyE 255 Exercise Techniques/Weight Training (3) PhyE 340 Program Design & Exercise Prescription (3) NaSc 107 Nutrition (3) PhyE 240 Kinesiology (3) PhyE 310 Exercise Physiology (3) PhyE 319 Strength & Conditioning Internship (3) For a stronger background in the sciences, the Department strongly recommends these additional courses: – Human Physiology – Contemporary Health – Public and Community Health & Safety Health Certification* The department of Physical Education and Athletics offers an approval area for students interested in teaching health. The student must complete education courses and the following: Health, Additional Teaching Area K-6 or 7-12 Endorsement #137 or #138 Required: (25-26) NaSc 107 Nutrition (3) Biol 110 Principles of Biology I (4) Biol 104/105 Human Biology (4/3) PhyE 151 Foundations of Physical Education (3) PhyE 240 Kinesiology and Body Mechanics (3) PhyE 251 Contemporary Health (3) PhyE 308 Health Methods and Curriculum (for K-12) (3) PhyE 312 Public/Community Health and Safety (3) *All prerequisites must be taken to fulfill requirements. This may be more than the listed total hours. Education 388 PH, student teaching in Physical Education with health must be completed to be eligible for the health endorsement.View the Education Course Descriptions. View the Physical Education Course Descriptions. View the Biology Course Descriptions. View the Natural Science Course Descriptions.
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