Post Baccalaureate PDE Certification in Health and Physical Education

Credential:  Instructional Level I (HPE K-12) Certification (Pennsylvania Department of Education)

Program Overview
The Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Health and Physical Education program offers students with an earned bachelor's degree the opportunity to apply for Pennsylvania Instructional Level I teacher certification in PK-12 Health and Physical Education upon completion. The program is aligned with the professional competencies required to meet certification guidelines by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. All coursework is offered in an online format which incorporates field placement opportunities within the student’s community.  Sixteen (16) weeks of student teaching must be completed in person within a 40-mile radius of the Lancaster Campus, in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements. 

Highlights of the program include the following:
• Online delivery of the program provides flexibility while allowing students to work at a pace that fits their life stage
• Full time and part time student options are available
• Students travel through the curriculum as part of a cohort, which provides a collegial community with other Christians in their field
• Program requirements are designed to include all Pennsylvania Department of Education competencies for teaching in the PK-12 health and physical education classroom.
• Biblical principles are integrated as students address current trends in society from a biblical world view
• Flexibility allows observation hours to be completed in the student’s local community prior to the student teaching experience
• Completed coursework for the Post-Bacc Certification program can be applied to the MEd HPE program at LBC|Capital

Program Mission Statement

The Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Health and Physical Education program is designed to equip graduate candidates to teach in both public and private educational settings and to meet the present and future needs of students by providing sound pedagogy that reflects a biblical worldview.

Program Outcomes

As a result of this program, the student will do the following: 

1. Demonstrate knowledge of current trends and technology in health and physical education 
2. Design appropriate health and physical education teaching and assessment materials for K-12 learners 
3. Integrate a biblical worldview in designing and teaching content in health and physical education 
4. Apply knowledge and competence in the delivery of content of health and physical education 
5. Incorporate practices of safety and equity in meeting the diverse needs of students in the health and physical education setting 
6. Analyze the needs of students and adapt instruction to meet specific needs 
7. Demonstrate professionalism in school and community settings 
8. Develop collaborative relationships with professionals in the field of health and physical education 

This program meets the requirements for the Instructional Level I (HPE K-12) Certification with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The program itself does not lead to a degree, but courses can be applied to the Master of Education in Health and Physical Education program.

Location:  Online 

 

Program Requirements

Bible & Theology Foundation

Bible and Theology competencies will be met through four credits of coursework during the graduate program unless Advanced Standing criteria is met.

Education Courses

EDU 519	Foundations & Framework for Learning	3
EDU 523	Theoretical Foundations of Development and Learning	3
EDU 550	Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Education	3

Health Physical Education Courses

HPE 500	Administration, Ethics, and the Law in Health, Physical Education and Sport	3
HPE 510	Technology in Health, Physical Education, and Sport	3
HPE 520	Adapting and Assessing Student Learning for Diverse Populations in HPE	3
HPE 530	Current Topics in Health Education, Physical Education, and Sport	3
HPE 540	Advanced Methods and Motor Learning in Elementary Physical Education	3
HPE 550	Advanced Methods in Secondary Physical Education	3
HPE 560	Advanced Methods in Health	3
HPE 570	Instruction and Assessment for the English Learner	3
HPE 598	Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience	3
HPE 599	Student Teaching	6

Application Admission Retention Completion

Admission Requirements

Admissions to Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Health and Physical Education

1. Official transcript of a completed bachelor’s degree 
2. Competencies in Bible and Theology by completing four credits of Biblical and Theological Foundation courses during the graduate program or through transcript evaluation upon entrance into the program 
3. Graduate or undergraduate course work in Anatomy and Physiology (Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology) as well as aquatics as demonstrated on a transcript or plan to complete coursework approved by Program Coordinator. The transcript audit upon acceptance will identify missing PA Department of Education competencies and a plan for completion will be created by the Program Director. Completion of these requirements and successful submission of transcript documents must occur prior to the student being eligible for student teaching
4. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better as documented on an official transcript from the undergraduate accredited institution* 
5. Recent (within 1 year of admission) Child Abuse, Criminal Record, and Fingerprinting Clearances 
6. Completed application form and submission of required application credentials 
7. Personal interview with the Program Coordinator 
 
*Graduate students with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be admitted to the program under provisional status with Program Coordinator approval. In provisional admittance status, the student must maintain a 3.0 in the first 12 credits of the program to be fully admitted into the program. 
 
Students wishing to take courses solely for personal enrichment or Act 48 credits are classified as non- matriculating students. Permission for enrollment in courses is based on completion of the Non- matriculating Application and the adequacy of class space. If later, the student wishes to be admitted into the program, that student will need to go through the formal application process. Granting credit for courses taken while a non-matriculating student is not automatic. The Program Coordinator will evaluate course work and grant or not grant credit on an individual basis. 
Application Deadlines:

• August 1 for Fall Semester start
• December 1 for Spring semester start
• April 1 for summer semester start

Retention and Program Completion

1. Minimum Cumulative GPA=3.0

a. The criteria for retention are reviewed at the conclusion of each enrollment period. Should the GPA fall below 3.0 during the first three courses, the student is considered on probation for certification. The student must meet with the advisor to determine a plan to raise the GPA to the minimum level.

b. If at the completion of the 4th course, the student has not raised the GPA, then the student will receive notice of academic dismissal. The student has the right to appeal in writing to the Registrar. The appeal will be considered by the appeals committee. If the appeal is denied, the student may appeal to the Provost.

c. The minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 level is required prior to registration for HPE 598 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience, HPE 599 Student Teaching

2. Renewed Child Abuse, Criminal Record, and Fingerprinting Clearances (within 6 months of Pre-student teaching or internship)

3. Completion of all graduate courses and any identified missing program requirements discovered during the admissions process with official documentation of completion on file

4. In good standing with Lancaster Bible College

Eligibility to enter Pre Student Teaching

Successful formal admission and retention in the Post-Baccalaureate Certification Health and Physical Education Program 

1. Minimum Cumulative GPA=3.0 
2. Renewed Child Abuse, Criminal Record, and Fingerprinting Clearances (within 6 months) 
3. TB test (within 6 months) 
4. Proof of Liability Insurance 
5. Completion of all graduate courses and any identified missing PA Department of Education Competencies discovered during the admissions process with official documentation of completion on file 
6. In good standing with Lancaster Bible College 

Exit Criteria

1. Completion of all program requirements and field placement requirements. HPE 599 Student Teaching must be completed within a 40-mile radius of the Lancaster Campus to be eligible for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification. This class also requires an on-campus presence for seminar meetings. 
2. A minimum of a satisfactory rating (1) in each of the 4 categories on the Pennsylvania Statewide Evaluation Form for Student Professional Knowledge and Practice (PDE 430). There must be 2 final forms. A minimum total of at least 4 points must be achieved on the final summative rating to be recommended for certification. The PDE 430 is completed by the college supervisor. 
3. Successful completion of all required certification tests (Praxis) 
4. Minimum Cumulative GPA=3.0 
5. Submitted application to TIMS for PA Teacher Certification 
6. The recommendation of the LBC Certification Officer 

Faculty

Dr. Tom Randolph, EdD, Sport Management
Mrs. Gwen Shenk, MEd, Teaching and Curriculum