Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management
The Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management (PELM) offers three undergraduate programs which include a BSEd in health and physical education for students preparing to teach in grades P-12; a BS in recreation and park administration for students preparing to serve as leaders/administrators in public, commercial, private or volunteer-social oriented recreation settings; and a BS in exercise science for students preparing for jobs related to exercise science, athletic training, or professional programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy and related professions.
Graduate studies include a MEd in health and physical education for students desiring to further their education and secure advanced teaching certifications.
BSEd Health and Physical Education
Expected Outcomes
Graduates will:
- Possess a strong knowledge base in the discipline of physical education
- Possess knowledge of literature and research which enhances creative and effective teaching
- Be knowledgeable of the fundamental and sports skills, physical abilities, and sport forms which provide the foundation of P-12 physical education programs
- Demonstrate competence in a variety of physical skills
- Display an active lifestyle that reflects a high level of fitness and wellness
- Apply acquired knowledge by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences and sound progression in P-12 settings
- Think critically and reflectively about their teaching
- Possess a desire for learning and knowledge, as well as a commitment to continued professional growth
- Be sensitive to the needs of students of varying abilities and skills
Course Requirements
Areas A-E and Wellness Courses - Required Hours: 45
Area F - Courses Related To Major - Required Hours: 18
- BIOL 1216 Human Biology
- EDUF 2214 The American Education Experience
- EDUF 2216 Human Development, Motivation, and Learning
- HESC 2105 Personal Health
- PELM 2205 Introduction to Physical Education and Recreation
Area G - Program Requirements - Required Hours: 58
Education Requirements (18 hours)
- EDUF 4795 Student Teaching Seminar
- EDUT 3215 Technology in the Workplace
- PELM 4485 Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education
- SPED 3255 Learning and Behavioral Characteristics of Children and Youth with Disabilities, Gifts and Talents
- SPED 4255 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children and Youth with Disabilities, Gifts and Talents
Health Area (seven hours)
- HESC 3107 Habit-Forming Substances
- HESC 4106 Methods and Materials in Health Education
- PELM 2345 Emergency Care and First Aid
Physical Education Foundations (15 hours)
- PEDS 2371 Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity 1
- PEDS 2372 Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity 2
- PELM 3135 Kinesiology
- PELM 4131 Basic Exercise Physiology
- PELM 4146 Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation in PELM
Teaching Core (18 hours)
- PELM 3216 Teaching Dance
- PELM 3217 Physical Education in the Elementary School
- PELM 3310 Physical Education in the Elementary School - Lab
- PELM 4215 Physical Education at the Middle Level
- PELM 4216 Physical Education in the Secondary School
- PELM 4245 Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities
- PELM 5115 The Development of Motor Skills: A Lifespan Perspective
Area H - Program Electives - Required Hours: 2
- Select from the following:
- HESC 2125 Applied Nutrition
- PEDS 2275 Skills and Concepts of Outdoor Recreation
- PELM 3235 Basic Principles of Athletic Training
- PELM 3255 Coaching and Officiating Baseball
- PELM 3256 Coaching and Officiating Basketball
- PELM 3257 Coaching and Officiating Softball
- PELM 3258 Coaching and Officiating Football
- PELM 4149 Emergency Care Instructor Training
- PELM 4416 Teaching Practicum in Physical Education
- PELM 5116 Physical Education and Athletic Administration
- PELM 5795 Seminar in Physical Education
- PELM 5899 Independent Study
Total Hours Required 123
BS Recreation and Park Administration
Expected Outcomes
Graduates will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the conceptual foundations, trends, and related professional concerns of the recreation/park movement
- Demonstrate ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate community recreation programs
- Demonstrate ability to assess individual needs and develop personalized interventions for general and special populations
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively with clientele from varying demographics
- Demonstrate ability to perform and teach a variety of physical and leisure activities
- Demonstrate understanding and application of administrative procedures and techniques utilized in leisure management settings
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of resources available for implementation and enhancement of leisure services
Course Requirements
Areas A-E and Wellness Courses - Required Hours: 45
Area F - Courses Related to Major - Required Hours: 18
- PELM 2205 Introduction to Physical Education and Recreation
- PELM 2206 Recreation Program Design
- Select 12 semester hours in electives, 1000-2000 level (advisor approval required).
Area G - Program Requirements - Required Hours: 56
- EDUT 3215 Technology in the Workplace
- PEDS 2275 Skills and Concepts in Outdoor Recreation
- PEDS 2371 Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity 1
- PEDS 2372 Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity 2
- PELM 2345 Emergency Care and First Aid
- PELM 3125 Managing and Directing Recreation Programs
- PELM 3225 Outdoor Resources in Recreation
- PELM 3226 Facility Development in Parks and Recreation
- PELM 3425 Practicum in Recreation and Parks
- PELM 4146 Testing, Measurement and Evaluation in PELM
- PELM 4225 Administration of Leisure Services
- PELM 4226 Grant Applications in Parks and Recreation
- PELM 4227 Commercial Recreation and Tourism
- PELM 4228 Maintenance of Parks and Recreation Areas
- PELM 4245 Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities
- PELM 4698 Internship
- SPED 3255 Learning and Behavioral Characteristics of Children and Youth with Disabilities, Gifts and Talents
Area H - General Electives - Required Hours: 4
Total Hours Required 123
BS Exercise Science
Expected Outcomes
Graduates will:
- Have an extensive base of knowledge in regard to structure and function of the human body during rest and exercise, development of programs of exercise for health purposes, and other related content areas
- Exhibit a wide range of practical skills including exercise testing and other physical evaluations, exercise leadership in a variety of activities, and ability to develop a comprehensive fitness program for an individual or industry
- Have developed technological competence utilizing widely-used computers and software, industry specific software, industry specific apparatus, and equipment for metabolic and body composition analysis
- Contribute to the well being of the community, region, and nation through advanced study and/or employment in a meaningful occupational setting
Course Requirements
Areas A-E and Wellness Courses - Required Hours: 45
Area F - Courses Related To Major - Required Hours: 18
- BIOL 2221 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
- BIOL 2222 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- PELM 2105 Weight Control
- PELM 2205 Introduction to Physical Education and Recreation
- RESP 2105 Medical Terminology
- Select one math/science course (advisor approval required)
Area G - Program Requirements - Required Hours: 41
- EDUT 3215 Technology in the Workplace
- HESC 3115 Applied Nutrition
- PELM 2345 Emergency Care and First Aid
- PELM 3135 Kinesiology
- PELM 4131 Basic Exercise Physiology
- PELM 4132 Clinical Exercise Physiology
- PELM 4135 Exercise Risk Identification
- PELM 4137 Nutritional Bases Human Performance
- PELM 4245 Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities
- PELM 4331 Basic Exercise Physiology Lab
- PELM 4337 Nutritional Bases Human Performance Lab
- PELM 4698 Internship
- PELM 5135 Program Design in Exercise Science
Area H - Program Electives - Required Hours: 19
- Upper division courses approved by advisor.
- Courses required for students preparing to be athletic trainers include:
- PELM 3235 Basic Principles of Athletic Training
- PELM 4285 Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries
- PELM 4286 Advanced Techniques in Athletic Training
Total Hours Required 123
