Health & Physical Education, BSEd

Program Description:

The purpose of the program is to prepare exemplary health and physical education teachers to promote physically active and healthy lifestyles. Wright State is one of the few programs in Ohio to offer a license in both health and physical education within a four-year undergraduate program. The program is built upon three key principles: preparation, involvement, and excellence.

Preparation:

The Health & Physical Education program provides innovative course to develop the knowledge and skill of teaching health and physical education. The program prepares teachers to implement curriculum aligned with state standards and assessments in both health and physical education. Future teachers practice their craft in a series of progressive field experiences culminating in a semester student teaching experience in health and physical education. Students also gain additional experience with K-12 students in courses throughout the program. Unique courses in Adventure Education and Teaching Fitness in Physical Education provide the opportunity for students to earn certifications in National Archery in the Schools Program and the Physical Best fitness program.

Involvement:

The program believes strongly in campus, schools, profession and community involvement. The Wright State Health & Physical Education Majors’ Club involves teacher candidates in professional and service activities. Health and Physical Education majors attend and present at state, regional and national conferences.

Faculty serve as leaders in state and national organizations and are advocates for initiatives that will improve the health and physical education.

Student and Faculty Excellence:

Our students and faculty have received numerous university, state and national awards.

Admission Requirements:

Students are eligible to apply to the program once they have completed at least 30 semester credit hours and have earned a 2.5 or better GPA at Wright State. The application form for the Health & Physical Education program can be found on the program’s web page. In addition to an application, the program requires an interview and two recommendation forms (also provided on the program’s web site).

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Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 39 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Science: 6 Hours

Element 6 - Natural Science: 9 Hours

Required

KNH 2500 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology for KNH Majors Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Curriculum Content: 75 Hours

KNH 1660 - Swimming: Beginning Credit Hour(s): 1
HPR 2020 - Teaching Fitness in Physical Education Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2410 - Introduction to Kinesiology and Health Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 2040 - Adventure Education Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 2430 - Motor Development and Learning Credit Hour(s): 4
KNH 2530 - Kinesiology Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2550 - Applied Exercise Physiology Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2620 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 3100 - Practicum I: Health Education and Physical Education Credit Hour(s): 1
HPR 3010 - Teaching Invasion Games Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 3030 - Teaching Net/Wall Games Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 3560 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 3850 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 4100 - Practicum II: Health Education and Physical Education Credit Hour(s): 1
HPR 4290 - K-12 Practicum: Health Education and Physical Education Credit Hour(s): 12
HPR 4450 - Checkpoint 3 Credit Hour(s): 1
HPR 4850 - Teaching Middle and High School Physical Education Credit Hour(s): 3
HED 1230 - Personal Health Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 1080 - Introduction to Public Health Credit Hour(s): 3
HED 2340 - Health Behaviors Credit Hour(s): 3
HED 2850 - Comprehensive School Health Education Credit Hour(s): 3
HED 3350 - Health Communications Credit Hour(s): 3
HED 3850 - Foundations of Teaching Health I Credit Hour(s): 3
HED 4850 - Foundations of Teaching Health Education II Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Professional Content: 12 Hours

HPR 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 2700 - Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4010 - Advancing Reading in the Content Area Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 126 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Health and Physical Education (GPS)