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.
Completion and Certification
Students are eligible to be recommended for their appropriate certifications after they have successfully completed all requirements for a Lancaster Bible College degree(s), earned a 3.0 GPA, demonstrated appropriate proficiencies in the student teaching experience, met all required health and character clearances, passed mandatory PA Department of Education test(s), and have been endorsed by LBC's Certification Officer. Fees associated with certification are the responsibility of the student.
Health and Physical Education Major Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| 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 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HPE 105 | Introduction to the PE and Sport Coaching Profession | 3 |
| HPE 200 | Concepts of Major Sports | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
MAT Core: Choose MAT 101,203,204,280,216
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 180 | Human Biology | 3 |
| SCI 180L | Human Biology Lab | 1 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| EDU 204 | Instructional Design | 3 |
| PHE 310 | Personal Health & Nutrition | 2 |
| 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 and Physiology I | 3 |
| SCI 201L | Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EDU 333 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 301 | Teacher Education Internship I | 0 |
| HPE 202 | HPE Instructional Design | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
MAT Core: Choose MAT 101, 203, 204, 280, 219
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| HPE 311 | Teaching Elementary Health & Physical Education | 3 |
| HPE 356 | School Health I | 3 |
| EDU 302 | Teacher Education Internship II | 0 |
| SCI 301 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| HPE 201 | Principles of Health Education | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| HPE 160 | Outdoor Education | 2 |
| HPE 411 | Teaching Secondary Health & Physical Education | 3 |
| EDU 401 | Teacher Education Internship III | 0 |
| SCI 401 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HPE 359 | School Health II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| HPE 331 | Adapted Health & Physical Education | 3 |
| EDU 410 | Teaching the English Language Learner | 3 |
| EDU 450 | Teacher Education Practicum | 3 |
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
| EDU 492 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
| EDU 499 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDU 461 | The Cross Cultural Experience | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |