2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

Health and Physical Education Major (BSEd)

Degree: 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:

  1. Plan, create and implement health and physical education instructional materials with biblical integration.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in health and physical education while incorporating technology to analyze and interpret data.
  3. Design and utilize assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
  4. Identify teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  5. 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, 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.

HPE can also be completed for certification only if one has a bachelor's degree.

Health and Physical Education Major Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

LBC 100Foundations Seminar

1

THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3

LAN 101College Composition and Research

3

MAT ____
MAT Core

3

EDU 101The Teaching Profession

3

HPE 100Health & Physical Education Seminar

0

HPE 110Administration of Physical Education and Sport Programs

2

HPE 120Measurement and Evaluation for Physical Educators

1

Total Credit Hours:16

LAN 101: C- grade required

Spring Semester

BIB 106Interpreting the Bible

3

LIT ____
LIT Core (100/200 Level)

3

SCI 101Biology I

3

SCI 101LBiology I Lab

1

SOC 101General Psychology

3

HPE 100Health & Physical Education Seminar

0

HPE 105Introduction to the PE and Sport Coaching Profession

3

HPE 200Concepts of Major Sports

3

Total Credit Hours:19
 

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

CSV 201Christian Service I

0

BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

MAT ____
MAT Core

3

SCI 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3

SCI 201LHuman Anatomy & Physiology Lab

1

SOC 325Human Growth & Development

3

EDU 204Instructional Design

3

HPE 100Health & Physical Education Seminar

0

PHE 310Personal Health & Nutrition

2

Total Credit Hours:18

Spring Semester

CSV 202Christian Service II

0

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

THE 223Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall

3

HIS ____
HIS Core (100/200 Level)

3

LAN 104Public Speaking

3

EDU 301Teacher Education Internship I

0

EDU 333The Exceptional Child

3

HPE 100Health & Physical Education Seminar

0

HPE 202HPE Instructional Design

1

Total Credit Hours:16
 

Junior Year

Fall Semester

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

THE 224Christian Narrative II: Redemption

3

SCI 301Kinesiology

3

EDU 302Teacher Education Internship II

0

HPE 100Health & Physical Education Seminar

0

HPE 201Principles of Health Education

1

HPE 311Teaching Elementary Health & Physical Education

3

HPE 356School Health I

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

SOC 326Educational Psychology

3

HPE 160Outdoor Education

2

HPE 411Teaching Secondary Health & Physical Education

3

EDU 401Teacher Education Internship III

0

SCI 401Exercise Physiology

3

HPE 359School Health II

3

HPE 100Health & Physical Education Seminar

0

Total Credit Hours:17

Senior Year

Fall Semester

BNT ____
Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective

3

HPE 331Adapted Health & Physical Education

3

EDU 410Teaching the English Language Learner

3

EDU 450Teacher Education Practicum

3

BOT ____
Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective

3

THE 320Christianity and Culture

3

HPE 100Health & Physical Education Seminar

0

Total Credit Hours:18

Spring Semester

EDU 492Student Teaching Seminar

2

EDU 499Student Teaching

12

EDU 461The Cross Cultural Experience

1

HPE 170Aquatics

2

Total Credit Hours:17