2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Vacant, Chairperson; Alman, Bayles, Black, Blair, Celtnieks, Clark, Cortazzo, Klingaman, Kostelnik, McKee, Montgomery, Rivera, Robinson, Sloniger, Smith, Temes, Trenney; and professors emeriti Aierstock, Beck, Clark, Dakak, Davis, Dickie, Eltz, Godlasky, Grove, Hornfeck, Liscinsky, Neal, Sledzik, Sloniger, Sutton, Tucker

Website: www.iup.edu/healthphysed

The Department of Health and Physical Education provides the following services:

1. instruction in health and wellness courses as part of the university’s Liberal Studies requirement

2. instruction in health and physical education courses as Physical Education course electives

3. an undergraduate major in health and physical education that leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Education with potential certification to teach in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

4. Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Sport

5. Certification program in Driver Education

Required Program–Liberal Studies

The Department of Health and Physical Education through its Health and Wellness course in the Liberal Studies program seeks to enhance the overall well-being of students through instruction planned to promote and maintain desirable levels of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Self-responsibility in the following dimensions of wellness is emphasized: nutritional awareness, stress awareness and management, exercise and fitness, substance use and abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases/AIDS. The importance of reducing risk factors for chronic degenerative disease and managing lifestyle factors for promotion of health is presented with implication for both the present and future. Information is provided during class lectures and enhanced by a variety of practical learning experiences which give students opportunities for self-assessment and personal application of the subject matter.

In addition, the department offers a variety of 1-semester-hour activity courses focusing on physical fitness and the development of skills essential for recreation and lifetime sports. Instruction is offered in many activities including golf, resistive exercise, scuba, swimming, and tennis.

The university’s Liberal Studies requirements, in effect since Fall, 1989, require that each student successfully complete HPED 143 or its alternate, FDNT 143. Students may also elect to take 4 semester hours of the ROTC program (MLSC 101-102) as an alternate to the wellness courses. Activity courses will continue to be offered, although they are no longer required. It is encouraged and recommended that students choose these courses as elective credits.

Bachelor of Science Degree–Physical Education and Sport

The Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Sport provides greater emphasis on subject matter/content and less on pedagogy. Students who select this major generally apply their knowledge in the areas of exercise science, community and corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, sports medicine, and/or executive fitness programming. The sports study major is a non-teacher certification program. Students enrolled in this program may be required to purchase a personal liability insurance policy. This will be necessary before beginning the preprofessional experience, the internship, or any other clinical experience on or off campus.

Specialty tracks have been developed for the degree program in physical education and sport. These different tracks provide emphasis in specific subject content areas and teach skills necessary for students to assume leadership roles in careers in the health and fitness industry as well as the sport science industry. These include:

a.     Aquatics

b.     Exercise Science

c.     Sport Administration

d.     Athletic Training

These four tracks, in addition to the Nutrition minor within the Physical Education and Sport major, provide students with an innovative, relevant, and challenging curriculum and at the same time encourage the promotion of interdisciplinary work. Course content is focused toward specific professions within the major, as well as toward different national credentialing possibilities. Student internships and preprofessional experiences can be more appropriately focused to enhance opportunities for postgraduate employment.

Selection of a predetermined number of students to the Athletic Training Track will be based on demonstrated academic achievement and the evaluation of other criteria as listed below. The minimum standards for eligibility are: 1) sophomore status (minimum of 28 semester hours), 2) no less than a 2.6 cumulative GPA, 3) no less than a grade of C in HPED 142, 175, 221, and 251, 4) two letters of recommendation, 5) satisfactory completion of 50 hours of directed clinical observation, 6) a written essay, and in some cases, a personal interview. Official admission is also contingent upon obtaining liability insurance, medical clearances, and Acts 34 and 151 clearances, all of which are needed for field experience placement. Once admitted, students must continue to demonstrate above-average academic performance and acceptable clinical performance in order to remain in good standing (specific program retention and completion guidelines will apply and are described in informational/admissions packet available from the department). Students should obtain an informational and admissions packet from the department for full details.

Bachelor of Science in Education Degree–Health and Physical Education

Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Health and Physical Education include the university’s Liberal Studies requirements, Professional Education requirements, and the Health and Physical Education core requirement. Upon completion of the degree program and successfully passing the PRAXIS Exam, the student is qualified for an Instructional I Certificate in Health and Physical Education, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in Harrisburg. This certificate is valid for teaching health and physical education in grades K-12 for three years in the public schools of Pennsylvania. All students seeking Pennsylvania certification must follow the 3-Step Process described in the section “Admission to Teacher Education and Certification” found in the College of Education and Educational Technology section of this catalog.

Health and Physical Education Core

The Health and Physical Education curriculum identifies a required core of studies which emphasizes a body of knowledge relevant to the study of professional health and physical education, as well as the study of physical education and sport. Courses contained in the core are those which are intended to enable students to identify and solve problems by applying relevant knowledge and also to engage in self-directed learning.

Candidates for the degree program in Health and Physical Education must demonstrate acceptable cognitive and psychomotor qualifications as well as desirable character and personality traits. The professional program seeks to foster those qualities of individual character and competence that are inherent in personal and professional maturity. These competencies are evaluated at the end of the sophomore year. The student is either granted Advanced Standing in the department or restricted in scheduling advanced courses for not less than one probationary semester. Continuation in the major program is based upon attainment of department Advanced Standing.

Driver Education

Candidates for the driver education certification must possess, or be a candidate for, a valid Pennsylvania certificate in any area of certification. A student must currently complete the following four courses: HPED 251, 252, 353, and 354. Students must request the certificate in driver education when they apply for graduation. For students who have already graduated, contact the Office of the Dean, College of Education and Educational Technology, for correct procedures.

Aquatics School Course Offerings

Each summer the department offers the annual Aquatics School. Students attending must possess the necessary aquatic prerequisites. A fee will be charged. All courses may be taken for college credit, if the student is eligible and pays the additional tuition fee. For more information, contact the aquatic director.

Bachelor of Science—Physical Education and Sport

with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 217

Health and Wellness: FDNT 143 or MLSC 101-102

Natural Science: BIOL 103-104 or CHEM 101-102

Social Science: PSYC 101, SOC 151

Liberal Studies Electives: BTED/COSC/IFMG 101, FDNT 145, no courses with HPED prefix

Major:

(1)     Nutrition minor may substitute for Controlled Electives; see Department of Food and Nutrition.

(2)     Specialty tracks will substitute for Controlled Electives; see following descriptions.

Bachelor of Science—Physical Education and Sport–Exercise Science Track

Mathematics: MATH 217

Health and Wellness: FDNT 143 or MLSC 101-102

Natural Science: BIOL 103-104 or CHEM 101-102

Social Science: PSYC 101, SOC 151

Liberal Studies Electives: BTED/COSC/IFMG 101, FDNT 145, no courses with HPED prefix

Core Requirements:

Bachelor of Science—Physical Education and Sport–Sport Administration Track

with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 217

Health and Wellness: FDNT 143 or MLSC 101-102

Natural Science: BIOL 103-104 or CHEM 101-102

Social Science: PSYC 101, ECON 121

Liberal Studies Electives: BTED/COSC/IFMG 101, ECON 122, no courses with HPED prefix

Core Requirements:

Bachelor of Science—Physical Education and Sport–Aquatic Track

with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 217

Health and Wellness: FDNT 143 or MLSC 101-102

Natural Science: BIOL 103-104 or CHEM 101-102

Social Science: PSYC 101, SOC 151

Liberal Studies Electives: BTED/COSC/IFMG 101, FDNT 145, no courses with HPED prefix

Core Requirements:

Bachelor of Science—Physical Education and Sport–Athletic Training Track

with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 217

Health and Wellness: FDNT 143 or MLSC 101-102

Natural Science: BIOL 103-104 or CHEM 101-102

Social Science: PSYC 101, SOC 151

Liberal Studies Electives: BTED/COSC/IFMG 101, FDNT 145, no courses with HPED prefix

Core Requirements:

Note: The office of the Athletic Training Curriculum Coordinator can provide additional information related
to specific requirements regarding initial health screening, criminal record checks, and liability insurance needs.

Bachelor of Science in Education—Health and Physical Education (*)

with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 217

Health and Wellness: FDNT 143 or MLSC 101-102

Natural Science: BIOL 103-104 or CHEM 101-102

Social Science: PSYC 101, SOC 151

Liberal Studies Electives: FDNT 145, PSYC 378, or approved alternatives

Major: