DWU's physical education major offers a comprehensive approach to the discipline of movement, exercise and sport. The program is designed to educate students to become fully prepared teachers and/or coaches who are uniquely equipped to apply their knowledge in school settings. Current educational research supports the theory that allowing children to explore their world through movement provides them with the foundations for future learning experiences....
The purposes of the department of health, sport and movement sciences are
(1) to provide leadership and facilities for a regular program of instruction and participation in physical activity that will improve the understanding and skill level of all students in a variety of physical activities suitable for both present needs and for lifetime participation; assist individuals in gaining better understanding of the general principles and concepts involved...
Curriculum for Bachelor's Degree Physical Education
First Year First Semester 01-101 - English Composition I - 3
16-100 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness - 2
16-108 - Personal and Community Health - 3
16-111 - Physical Fitness and Conditioning - 1
16-191 - University Seminar I - 1
23-101 - General Biology I - 4
25-XXX - Mathematics Elective (TEP) - 3
Second Semester 01-102 - English Composition II - 3
12-204 - Philosophical Foundations of Education...
The program in Physical Education leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and offers a choice of two concentrations: teaching or corporate fitness. The teaching concentration provides preparation for teaching at both elementary and secondary schools. Heavy emphasis is placed on personalized instruction so that students may develop individual talents and gain expertise in varied activity-based areas. Through collaboration with a number of local schools,...
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the major in Physical Education, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of physical education content, concepts, and tools of inquiry;
2. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for K-12 students;
3. Plan and implement appropriate instruction adapted to diverse learners;
4. Use a variety of motivation and instructional management strategies to enhance learning;
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A student majoring in physical education chooses one emphasis from the following: sport management/fitness, teacher certification, or athletic training. A physical education major prepares the student for such professional experiences as managing fitness settings, personal fitness training, teaching physical education, and athletic training. The physical education teacher must pursue an additional teaching major. The athletic trainer completes all...
The Athletics, Wellness and Physical Education (AWPE) Department strives to provide students with an introduction to activities that encourage and promote lifetime fitness. Through these activities we hope to excite and energize students to continue physical fitness and lifetime participation in sports after graduation.
A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, documented scores for Praxis I Series (PPST, CBT or documented scores on SAT/ACT), successful completion of the EXSS health-related fitness test, and successful completion of the computer competency requirement are required to declare a major in the BS in physical education degree. The health-related fitness test is administered monthly throughout each semester. A minimum grade of C is required in EXSS 2123 and EXSS 4323....
DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES 1. To help students understand the role of human movement within the liberal arts.
2. To provide professional study based upon a liberal arts background for students seeking certification to teach in Physical Education classes Pre K-8, 5-12.
3. To provide the students with knowledge of:
a. Normal physical development, including anatomy and physiology.
b. Techniques involved in human movement, including individual, group, and...
The emphasis of the physical education program is to prepare professionals in health physical education to work in school districts, as entry level personnel in sport organizations, as recreation and fitness professionals, as coaches and in other private agencies.
The following fields of study are available through this program:
Physical Education
Community PE (view degree plan)
Sport and Recreation Management (view degree plan)
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