Health and Physical Education Major (BSEd)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education
Majors: Biblical Studies, Health & Physical Education
Certification: Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate (K-12) and ACSI Standard Teaching Certificate in health and physical education (K-12).
As early as their freshman year, students in this major being working with children through the ChargerPE4Me physical education program and various internships. The culminating student teaching experience in the final semester allows the student to work in both public and private schools (K-12) with experienced master teachers. The Health & Physical Education student graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.
Major Mission: The Health & Physical Education program prepares students as highly-skilled teachers with a biblical worldview who identify and meet the present and future needs of their students.
Major Outcomes - Students will:
- Plan, create and implement health and physical education instructional materials with biblical integration.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in health and physical education while incorporating technology to analyze and interpret data.
- Design and utilize assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
- Identify teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Develop communication skills with individuals and groups; disseminate information in a variety of oral, written and electronic formats.
Major Effectiveness: Click here to see data supporting the effectiveness of this program.
Requirements: Please see the Basic Skills Testing requirements from the Pennsylvania State Department of Education. More information here.
Health and Physical Education Major Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDU 101 | The Teaching Profession | 3 |
| HPE 110 | Administration of Physical Education and Sport Programs | 2 |
| HPE 120 | Measurement and Evaluation for Physical Educators | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HPE 105 | The HPE Professional | 3 |
| HPE 200 | Concepts of Major Sports | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SCI 101 | General Biology | 3 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| EDU 204 | Instructional Design | 3 |
| PHE 310 | Personal Health & Nutrition | 2 |
| HPE 201 | Principles of Health Education | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
| SCI 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| EDU 333 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 301 | Teacher Education Internship I | 1 |
| HPE 202 | HPE Instructional Design | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
PHE 326
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HPE 170
| | |
| HPE 311 | Teaching Elementary Health & Physical Education | 3 |
| HPE 356 | School Health I | 3 |
| EDU 302 | Teacher Education Internship II | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
PHE 422
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| SOC 326 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| HPE 160 | Outdoor Education | 2 |
| HPE 411 | Teaching Secondary Health & Physical Education | 3 |
| EDU 401 | Teacher Education Internship III | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
THE 320
| | |
| HPE 331 | Adapted Health & Physical Education | 3 |
| HPE 359 | School Health II | 3 |
| EDU 410 | Teaching the English Learner | 3 |
| EDU 450 | Teacher Education Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
| EDU 460 | Studies in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDU 492 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
| EDU 499 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |