Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a Major in Physical Education

The Health, Human Performance and Recreation Department offers courses in the theory and practice of physical education for the preparation of teachers and athletic coaches. Students earning a major in physical education will complete courses in the theory and practice of physical education to be prepared to teach physical education pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. In addition to the core, students complete either an emphasis area or a minor. Emphasis areas include: Coaching; Group Fitness, Dance and Rhythms; and Strength and Conditioning. Students choosing to complete a minor must select one from a discipline appropriate to teacher preparation. Professional Education courses and admission to Teacher Education are required for all students. Students who have completed an Introduction to Education course at another institution of higher education MAY be eligible to have the course transferred to Pittsburg State University as an equivalent to the entry-level education course, EDUC 261 Explorations in Education. For full credit and to meet admission requirements for Teacher Education, students who transfer this course to Pittsburg State University must contact the Office of Teacher Education.

General Education Requirements* (47-53 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

General Education Electives (35-41 hours)

Sciences** (9 hours)

Social Studies (3 hours)

Political Studies (3 hours)

Producing and Consuming (5-6 hours)

Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (2-3 hours)

Cultural Studies (3-5 hours)

Health and Well-Being (4-6 hours)

Human Heritage (6 hours)

*See General Education Requirements for Students Preparing to Teach Secondary School for a list of specific courses. Also Scholastic Achievement in Common Core for admission to teacher education for secondary teaching majors.

**BIOL 111/112 General Biology and Laboratory required.

The following 40-41 hour core is the minimum for the major in physical education.

The HHPR Department offers courses in the theory and practice of physical education for the preparation of teachers

and athletic coaches. Students earning a major in physical education will complete courses in the theory and practice

of physical education to be prepared to teach physical education pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. In addition to

the core, students complete either an emphasis area or a minor. Emphasis areas include: Coaching, Group Fitness,

Dance and Rhythms, and Strength and Conditioning. Students choosing to complete a minor must select one from a

discipline appropriate to teacher preparation. Professional Education courses and admission to Teacher Education are

required for all students. Students who have completed an Introduction to Education course at another institution of

higher education MAY be eligible to have the course transferred to Pittsburg State University as an equivalent to the

entry-level education course, EDUC 261 Explorations in Education. For full credit and to meet admission requirements

for Teacher Education, students who transfer this course to PSU must contact the Office of Teacher Education.

Core (40-41 hours)
Must be admitted to Teacher Education to enroll in HHP 479.
Areas of Emphases
Students must complete the core and either an emphasis or minor.
- Coaching Emphasis
  This emphasis prepares students to serve as athletic coaches in K-12 and college settings.
  - HHP-320: Rules and Officiating (2 hours)
  - Coaching Theory Courses
    Select three courses from the following
  - HHP-340: Scientific Foundations of Coaching (2 hours)
  - HHP-385: Practicum in Health and Human Performance (2 hours)
  HHP 385 must be taken as Coaching (by advisement)
- Group Fitness, Dance and Rhythms Emphasis
  This emphasis prepares the physical education teacher to deliver rhythm and dance to students. Upon completion of the program, students are encouraged to take the Primary Group Exercise Certification Exam offered by the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America.
  HHP 151 Dance Appreciation will satisfy the general education Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies area.
  
  HHP 200 must be taken as a Dance Related course. Two hours maximum may be used.
  
  HHP 385 must be taken as Group Fitness, Dance and Rhythms (by advisement).
  
  HHP 440 must be taken as Dance Workshops. Two hours maximum may be used.
- Strength and Conditioning Emphasis
  This emphasis prepares students to serve as strength and conditioning specialists in private, education and athletic settings. Students completing the Strength and Conditioning emphasis will be encouraged to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Exam offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
  HHP 200 must be taken as Advanced Weight Training. Two hours are required.
  
  HHP 385 must be taken as Strength and Conditioning and Program Design (by advisement).
  
  HHP 440 must be taken as Nutrition Workshops/Professional Development (by advisement). Only 1 hour needed.
Admission to Teacher Education and Professional Semester
All students who wish to prepare to teach and to meet licensure requirements are required to apply for admission to Teacher Education during the second semester of the sophomore year, or in the case of community college transfers, early in the first semester of the junior year (students must have completed 30 hours before making application and have a 2.50 GPA).

Application for the professional semester must be made by February 15^th for the fall semester; September 15^th for the spring semester.
- Professional Education*
  *See Admission to Professional Semester for professional education grade point requirements.
  
  Must be admitted to Teacher Education to enroll in EDUC 520 and PSYCH 357.
- Professional Semester
  Students planning to teach should become familiar with the current Regulations for Certifying School Personnel, issued by The State Board of Education. Information concerning these regulations may be obtained from the Director of Teacher Education, 110 Hughes Hall, Pittsburg State University.