Sport Science and Health Education

Physical Education Program

The Sport Science and Health 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 Sport Science and Health 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 Teaching Education Major K-8 (State Endorsement #146)
(Hours)

  • Bio 104 Human Biology (4)
  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology I (4)
  • SpSc 101 Four different activity courses, one of which must be a swimming course (2)
  • SpSc 116 Movement Education (3)
  • SpSc 151 Foundations of PE (3)
  • SpSc 201 Basic Athletic Training (3)
  • SpSc 205 Theory of Individual and Team Sport (3)
  • SpSc 208 Elementary Methods of
  • Physical Education (3)
  • SpSc 240 Kinesiology (3)
  • SpSc 241 Health/PE Practicum (3)
  • SpSc 320 Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Sport and Recreation (3)
  • SpSc 325 PE for Students with Special Needs (3)

Total (37)

Physical Education Teaching Education Major 5-12 (State Endorsement #147) (Hours)

  • Bio 104 Human Biology (4)
  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology I (4)
  • SpSc 101 Four different activity courses, one of which must be a swimming course (2)
  • SpSc 116 Movement Education (3)
  • SpSc 151 Foundations of PE (3)
  • SpSc 201 Basic Athletic Training (3)
  • SpSc 205 Theory of Individual and Team Sport (3)
  • SpSc 240 Kinesiology (3)
  • SpSc 241 Health/PE Practicum (3)
  • SpSc 320 Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Sport and Recreation (3)
  • SpSc 321 Secondary Methods of PE (3)

Total (37)

Also required for teacher licensure:

  • 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) (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* 7-14
  • Educ 388 PS Student Teaching: Secondary PE* 7-14
  • Educ 389 D/C Student Teaching Seminar (1)

Total (33)

*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.

View the Education Course Descriptions.
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Last Updated: 6/12/09