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Program Description

Full Description

¾«¶«Ó°ÒµBachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Sport Performance prepares teachers who exemplify best practices in the PK-12 setting and professionals who promote high quality physical activity opportunities for individuals across the lifespan. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµprogram places a strong emphasis on field experience, internships and professional development experiences.

¾«¶«Ó°ÒµPhysical Education and Sport Performance major comprises the following concentrations:

• ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµHealth and Physical Education concentration is a five-year program that provides the curriculum necessary for students seeking Ohio teacher licensure in both health education and physical education. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµprogram includes multiple field experiences in a variety of school districts, followed by a full semester of student teaching. Students teach in both subjects and are eligible to sit for the multi-age teacher licensing examinations. Students in combined bachelor's/master's degree programs may apply graduate courses toward the B.S.E. degree.
• ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµPhysical Activity and Sport Performance concentration is grounded in the understanding that the study of physical activity and sport is important in themselves and as biological and social concepts. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµconcentration provides students with the opportunity to design their educational experience by developing an individualized program of study. Students in this concentration are required to declare a minor, either in a related field or outside the field.
• ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµPhysical Education Teacher Licensure concentration prepares students to seek Ohio teacher licensure in physical education. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµprogram includes multiple field experiences in a variety of school districts, followed by a full semester of student teaching. Graduates are eligible to sit for the multi-age teacher licensing examinations.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to this major is selective. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to a major and/or admission to professional coursework for a selective admission program. To be admitted directly into a teacher education program, it is required that new freshmen have a 2.750 high school GPA. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement at the time of admission for this major will be admitted to the EHHS General non-degree program until which time they have established a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ GPA of 2.750. They may then submit a change of program to declare this major.

Students seeking admission into the Health and Physical Education concentration or the Physical Education Teacher Licensure concentration of this program must meet all professional requirements for admission to advanced study and have a minimum overall 2.750 GPA in all previous undergraduate coursework. Students should contact the Vacca Office of Student Services, 304 White Hall, during the first year of study to inquire into the procedures associated with admission to advanced study. Students transferring from another university should meet with an academic advisor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services at least one semester prior to transferring.

Current ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and Transfer Students: Active ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ students who wish to change their major must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and meet all admission criteria listed above to be admitted. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Health and Physical Education and Physical Education Licensure concentrations will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of content and scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery of an effective PK-12 PE and/or Health program.
2. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate and meaningful PE and/or health learning experiences aligned with local, state and/or national standards and grade-level outcomes.
3. Use effective resources, accommodations, and technology that support the diverse needs of all students in planning and teaching.
4. Use effective communication, feedback, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.
5. Select and implement appropriate assessments and reflection to monitor students' progress and guide decision making related to instruction and learning.
6. Demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.

Graduates of the Physical Activity and Sport Performance concentration will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding and value of human diversity.
2. Apply their broad spectrum of knowledge of human movement in their capstone experience by being able to:
   1. Describe and apply biophysical (anatomical, physiological and biomechanical) and social-psychological concepts to skillful movement, physical activity and fitness, depending upon their area of focus.
   2. Identify individual and group motives and opportunities and barriers to involvement in different types of human movement.
   3. Understand the historical significance of past events and how these events have shaped the present development of sport and physical education.

Roadmaps

Roadmaps

Health and Physical Education Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Physical Activity and Sport Performance Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Physical Education Licensure Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Accreditation

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation