PROGRAM OF STUDY - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Pittsburg State University
Health, Human Performance & Recreation Department
Bachelor of Science in Education – Physical Education Major
Program Guide
BASIC SKILLS
Basic Skills
COMM 207 Speech Communication*
ENGL 101 English Composition*
ENGL 190 Honors English Composition* or
ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing*
Mathematics (Select one)
MATH 110 College Algebra with Review*
MATH 113 College Algebra*
MATH 133 Quantitative Reasoning*
MATH 143 Elementary Statistics*
*Must have a “C” or better in each of these Basic Skills courses.
Hours
12
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
General Education Electives
34-42
Sciences
9-10
Natural Sciences
BIOL 111 and 112 General Biology and Laboratory
5
Physical Sciences (Select one)
CHEM 105 and 106 Introductory Chemistry and Laboratory
4
PHYS 160 and 165 Physical Geology and Laboratory
5
PHYS 162 and 163 Physical Oceanography and Laboratory 4
PHYS 166 and 167 Meteorology and Laboratory
4
PHYS 171 and 172 Physical Science and Laboratory
4
PHYS 175 and 176 Descriptive Astronomy and Laboratory
4
PHYS 375 and 176 Solar System Astronomy and Laboratory 4
Social Studies (Select one)
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
WOMEN 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies
3
3
3
Political Studies (Select one)
POLS 101 U.S. Politics
POLS 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics
3
3
3
Producing and Consuming (Select one from two of the following
three categories)
Economy
ECON 191 Issues in Today’s Economy
FCS 230 Consumer Education
Technology
GT 190 Introduction to Technological Systems
GT 350 Technology and Civilization
TE 551 Technological Literacy for Educators
TM 350 Societal Influence of Technology
Business
ACCTG 201 Financial Accounting
CSIS 130 Computer Information Systems
MGMKT 101 Introduction to Business
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (Select one)
ART 155 Printmaking I
ART 178 Introduction to the Visual Arts
ART 188 The Designed World
ART 217 Crafts I
ART 222 Jewelry Design I
ART 233 Drawing I
ART 244 Ceramics I
ART 266 Sculpture I
5-6
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
ART 277 Painting I ............................................................................... 3
ART 288 Western Art History I ............................................................. 3
ART 289 Western Art History II ............................................................ 3
ART 311 Art Education ........................................................................ 3
COMM 105 Performance Appreciation ................................................ 3
COMM 205 Performance Studies ........................................................ 3
COMM 295 Theatre History.................................................................. 3
ENGL 250 Introduction to Creative Writing .......................................... 3
HHP 151 Dance Appreciation .............................................................. 3
MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation (Classical, Jazz, or World Music) ...... 3
MUSIC 121 Introduction to Music Literature......................................... 2
MUSIC 321 History of Music ................................................................ 3
Cultural Studies
(Select one)................................................................ 3-5
MLL 124 French Language and Culture I............................................. 5
MLL 134 German Language and Culture I ........................................... 5
MLL 144 Portuguese Language and Culture I ..................................... 5
MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I ........................................... 5
MLL 184 Russian Language and Culture I ........................................... 5
MLL 194 Korean Language and Culture I ............................................ 5
GEO 106 World Regional Geography .................................................. 3
GEO 300 Elements of Geography........................................................ 3
GEO 304 Human Geography ............................................................... 3
WOMEN 399 Issues in Women’s Studies ........................................... 3
Health and Well Being .................................................................................. 4-6
Psychological
PSYCH 155 General Psychology ................................................... 3
Physical (Select one)
FCS 203 Nutrition and Health ......................................................... 3
HHP 150 Lifetime Fitness Concepts............................................... 1
Human Heritage (Select one from two of the following three categories) ........ 6
History
HIST 101 World History to 1500 ..................................................... 3
HIST 102 World History from 1500................................................. 3
HIST 201 American History to 1865 ............................................... 3
HIST 202 American History from 1865 ........................................... 3
Literature
ENGL 113 General Literature ......................................................... 3
ENGL 114 General Literature (Genre)............................................ 3
ENGL 116 General Literature (Theme) .......................................... 3
ENGL 120 Literature and Film ........................................................ 3
ENGL 315 Mythology ...................................................................... 3
Philosophy
PHIL 103 Introduction to Philosophy .............................................. 3
PHIL 105 Ethics 3
PHIL 111 Ethics: Applied Emphasis (___)...................................... 3
PHIL 208 Logic and Critical Thinking ............................................. 3
PHIL 231 World Religions .............................................................. 3
TOTAL ...................................................................................................... 46-54
NOTE: The information contained herein is intended to be used for the planning of a student’s academic
program and does not constitute a contract. While this guide was prepared with the latest information
available; courses, graduation requirements, and curricula are subject to change.
PROGRAM OF STUDY - 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 are required for all students.
195
-262
BIOL 257-58
260
341
345
360
361
362
460
462
464
466
468
479
CORE (40-41 hours)
AREAS OF EMPHASES
Intro to Physical Educ (F S)
2 Hrs
Swimming (based on ability: 120/220/222 FS 1-2 Hrs
Care & Prev Ath Inj (F S)
2 Hrs
Anatomy & Physiology
5 Hrs
First Aid & CPR (F S)
2 Hrs
Elem Sch Physical Educ. & Hlth (F S SU)
3 Hrs
Meas and Eval I (F S)
2 Hrs
Thry & Fund Act I (F S)
2 Hrs
Thry & Fund Act II (F)
2 Hrs
Thry & Fund Act III (S)
2 Hrs
Kinesiology (F S SU)
3 Hrs
Adaptive Physical Educ (F SU)
2 Hrs
Physiology of Exercise (F S)
3 Hrs
Motor Development (F SU)
3 Hrs
Principles of Admin in Health & PE (F S)
3 Hrs
Tech for Teaching Hlth, PE, & Rec (F S)
3 Hrs
40-41 Hrs
Students must complete core & either an emphasis or minor
Coaching Emphasis
HHP 320 Rules/Officiating (F S)
2 hrs
Coaching Theory Courses (select 3)
6 hrs
HHP 321 Coaching Softball/Baseball (F)
2 hrs
HHP 322 Coaching Track/Field (S)
2 hrs
HHP 323 Coaching Football (F)
2 hrs
HHP 324 Coaching Basketball (F)
2 hrs
HHP 325 Coaching Volleyball (F)
2 hrs
HHP 326 Coaching Swimming (S)
2 hrs
HHP 340 Scientific Foundations of Coaching (SU) 2 hrs
HHP 385 Practicum: Coaching (F S)
2 hrs
12 hrs
Group Fitness, Dance & Rhythms Emphasis
HHP 151 Dance Appreciation (F S SU)
3 hrs
HHP 200 Dance Related Lifetime Sports (F S)
1-2 hrs
HHP 347 Elem Games/Rhythms
2 hrs
HHP 349 Group Fitness Instruction
2 hrs
HHP 385 Practicum: Gr Fit/Dance/Rhythm (F S)
2 hrs
HHP 440 Topics: Dance Workshop
1-2 hrs
12 hrs
Strength & Conditioning Emphasis
HHP 101 Weight Training (F S SU)
1 hr
HHP 200 Lifetime Sports: Adv Weight Training
2 hrs
HHP 385 Practicum: Str./Cond & Prog Des (F S)
2 hrs
HHP 440 Topics: Nutrition Wkshp/Prof Dev
1 hr
HHPR 760 Tech/Instru In Human Perf (S)
3 hrs
HHPR 763 Scientific Prin of Strength/Cond (SU)
3 hrs
12 hrs
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
(33 hours)
CURIN 261 Explorations in Education
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology
CURIN 307 Pre-Professional Laboratory II
PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology
SSLS 510 Overview Educ. of Except. Students
CURIN 520 Middle & Secondary Reading
CURIN 17 Hrs. Professional Semester:
(458 Meth/Curr, 462 Sec. Educ, 464 Found Meas Eval,
475 Supv Tch Elem & 482 Supv Tch, HHP 579 Supv Tch & Follow Up)
Minor – Students may elect to complete a minor in place of an emphasis
21-24 hrs
NOTE: When a student attains 85 semester hours of credit (including current enrollment) the student must apply for a
degree check in the Office of the Registrar (Degree Checking Section), Room 102 Russ Hall.
MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The minimum requirements for graduation include 124 semester hours of
which 60 hours must be from a four-year university. In addition, 45 semester hours must be upper division and 30 hours in
residence at PSU (including 24 of the last 30). Minimum GPA is 2.0 overall, 2.0 in the minor, and 2.0 in the resident
courses at PSU. Requirements for General Education, Baccalaureate Degrees, course descriptions, and Teacher Education
are included in the 2009-2011 University Catalog or online at www.pittstate.edu.
Chairperson
Dean
Registrar
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