Kinesiology and Sports Studies B.A./B.S.

The B.A./B.S. in kinesiology and sports studies has two concentrations.  Concentration 1: Physical Education Teacher Education - all-level certification is designed to prepare teachers for early childhood through grade twelve in physical education. Concentration 2: Human Performance  is designed to prepare individuals for graduate school (e.g. kinesiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy). A graduate should possess the following competencies:

1. knowledge basic and relative to human body function and movement;
2. knowledge in program planning, essential knowledge and skills, teaching methods, and evaluation;
3. knowledge of concepts of fitness;
4. skill in a variety of physical activities; and
5. an acceptable level of physical fitness.

Concentration 1: Physical Education Teacher Education
Students pursuing the PETE major must fulfill program admission requirements before being allowed to enroll in teacher preparation courses within the department (HHPK 304, 314, and 315). The Admissions Committee meets quarterly and includes faculty from the Department of Health & Human Performance. Admission is based on professional references, a written personal statement, cumulative grade point average, and other items listed on the application. The Admissions Committee also considers grades in major and minor courses, the difficulty of prior course work, trends in performance, and adherence to the student code. There are no minimum cutoff levels on any one criterion; committee members review all of these factors in assessing a candidate's potential to succeed in the program as well as in the classroom. Deadlines for application materials will be posted on the departmental website at the beginning of each semester.
Secondary and All-Level Education
See for information: **
All-Level Teacher Certification in Physical Education
Students MUST have and maintain a 2.5 overall and major GPA in order to take 300- and 400- level classes in the program.
Core Curriculum Courses
See the Core Curriculum Requirements		42
Required courses in the major
HHPK 144	FOUND OF KINESIOLOGY	3
HHPK 154	CONCEPTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY	3
HHPK 211	FIRST AID AND SAFETY	3
HHPK 213	Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries	3
HHPK 250	PHYS ACT SKILL I: COND IND/DUA	3
HHPK 251	PHYS ACT SKILLS II: TEAM SPORT *	3
HHPK 302	Adapted Physical Education *	3
HHPK 304	Motor Development *	3
HHPK 314	Teaching Methods in Physical Education I	3
HHPK 315	Teaching Methods in Physical Education II	3
HHPK 335	Kinesiology *	4
HHPK 350	Motor Learning and Motor Control *	3
HHPK 417	Measurement and Evaluation *	3
HHPK 444	Administration of Kinesiology and Sports Programs *	3
HHPK 450	Exercise Physiology *	4
Pre-Internship classes for PETE Concentration
ETEC 424	Integrating Tech into Curricul	3
PSY 300	Learning Processes and Development	3
RDG 380	Comprehension and Vocabulary in Middle and High Schools	3
SED 300	Teaching Profession	3
Internship semester for PETE concentration
ELED 452	Student Teaching in Field-Based Teacher Education Programs	3
SED 400	Pedagogy and Classroom Management in Field-based Environments	3
SED 401	Technology Infused Curriculum and Assessment in Field-based Environments	3
SED 404	Secondary Teaching Practicum	3
SED 405	Secondary Residency in Teaching	3
Required support courses
Choose any FRA class		1
HHPH 331	Nutrition	3
Required US Science Courses
BSC 2401	US-Hum Anatomy/Physiology I (Grade of "C" or higher required)
BSC 2402	US-Hum Anatmy/Physiology II (Grade of "C" or higher required)
Total Hours		120

*	Refer to prerequisite.
**	Secondary and All-Level Education

Concentration 2: Human Performance
Core Curriculum Courses
See the Core Curriculum Requirements		42
Required courses in the major
HHPK 144	FOUND OF KINESIOLOGY	3
HHPK 154	CONCEPTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY	3
HHPK 211	FIRST AID AND SAFETY	3
HHPK 213	Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries	3
HHPK 250	PHYS ACT SKILL I: COND IND/DUA	3
HHPK 251	PHYS ACT SKILLS II: TEAM SPORT	3
HHPK 302	Adapted Physical Education	3
HHPK 304	Motor Development	3
HHPS 317	Individual and Group Exercise Instruction	3
HHPK 451	Topics in Exercise Science	4
HHPK 335	Kinesiology	4
HHPK 350	Motor Learning and Motor Control	3
HHPK 417	Measurement and Evaluation	3
HHPK 444	Administration of Kinesiology and Sports Programs	3
HHPK 450	Exercise Physiology	4
Required support courses
CHEM 1305	Survey of General Chemistry	3
CHEM 1105	Experimental Survey of General Chemistry: Laboratory Section	1
CHEM 1307	Survey of Organic and Biochemistry	3
CHEM 1107	Experimental Survey of Organic and Biochemistry: Laboratory Section	1
Choose any FRA class		1
HHPH 331	Nutrition	3
Required US Science Courses
BSC 2401	US-Hum Anatomy/Physiology I (Grade of "C" or higher required.)
BSC 2402	US-Hum Anatmy/Physiology II (Grade of "C" or higher required.)
Required US Math Course
MATH 1314	US-College Algebra
Minor required		18
Total Hours		120