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).
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.
Program Description: The Health and Physical Education Major trains students to teach Health and Physical Education at the K-12 level. Coursework and field experiences are designed for the student to develop an understanding of both the elementary and secondary level learner, implement effective instructional practices, and to create safe learning environments. The culminating student teaching experience in the final semester allows the student to work in both public and private schools with experienced master teachers. Our graduates are fully prepared to be effective and relevant teachers in any educational setting.
Major Outcomes - The HPE teacher candidate 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.
Program Purpose & Goals: Students are eligible to apply for their Pennsylvania Instructional Level I Certificate (K-12) and ACSI Standard Teaching Certificate in health and physical education (K-12).
A complete copy of the Teacher Certification handbook can be found on the LBC website and is the official and most current guide for any certification-related information. The following points are highlights of the handbook-documented guidelines. Please refer to the entire handbook for a complete understanding of the policies and procedures related to teacher certification at LBC.
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.
The Health and Physical Education department also offers a post-baccalaureate certificate program for those interested in earning their PA Department of Education K-12 HPE Certification and Association of Christian Schools International Certification.
The curriculum sheet identifies the courses for this program. Health & Physical Education (BSEd) Curriculum Sheet
For the course descriptions related to this program, see the courses section of the catalog.
Program Director:
Dr. Vickie Byler, EdD
Dr. Byler serves as the Department Chair for the Health and Physical Education department. She has extensive experience in education and administration having had previous positions as a teacher, athletic director, coach and professor. She is also a faculty member in the HPE and Sport Management programs at LBC.
Faculty:
Dr. Vickie Byler, EdD Sport Management
Dr. Tom Randolph, EdD Sport Management
Mrs. Gwen Shenk, MEd Teaching and Curriculum