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.
Curriculum Structure and Program Requirements (42 credits)
| EDU 519 | Foundations & Framework for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 523 | Theoretical Foundations of Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDU 550 | Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Education | 3 |
| 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 |
| EDU 590 | Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience | 3 |
| EDU 591 | Student Teaching | 6 |
Admission, Retention, and Completion
Admission Requirements
Admission into a post bacc program is consistent with the general admissions policy and practice of LBC | Capital. Admission criteria is located in the Admissions Information section of the catalog. 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 in order to be fully admitted into the program.
Students must show coursework in Anatomy and Physiology and Aquatics.
Transfer Credits
Transfer credit is awarded in accordance with the general transfer policy in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the catalog. Transfer credits are reviewed and approved by the Program Director. This program has the following program specific transfer credit information.
| Graduate Program |
Program Credits |
# of Transfer Credits |
Min. Grade of Transfer Credits |
| Post-Bacc HPE |
42 cr. |
9 graduate credits |
B |
Academic Advising
Students will be assigned a student success coach to monitor student progress and to provide encouragement through their studies. Student success coaches are available for in-person and email meetings. Students will receive and have access to the Handbook for policies and procedures. Additionally, the handbook contains advisement sheets. The Program Director will monitor student progress each semester and alert the student and the student success coach regarding any deficiencies to be addressed and criteria not being met.
Retention
Academic progress in this program is monitored after each term. The Academic Probation policy and Academic Dismissal policy found in this catalog are applied to all LBC | Capital students. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Eligibility to enter Pre Student Teaching
1. Successful formal admission and retention in the Post-Baccalaureate Certification in HPE Program
2. Minimum GPA=3.0
3. Renewed Child Abuse, Criminal Record, and Fingerprinting Clearances (within 6 months)
4. TB test (within 6 months)
5. Proof of Liability Insurance
6. Completion of all graduate courses including program requirements in Anatomy & Physiology and Aquatics.
7. In good standing with Lancaster Bible College
Exit Criteria
Eligibility to be Recommended for Certification
1. Completion of all program requirements and field placement requirements. EDU 591 Student Teaching must be completed within the state of Pennsylvania in order to be eligible for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification.
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 in order to be recommended for certification. The PDE 430 is completed by the college supervisor.
3. Successful completion of the required certification tests (PECT)
4. Minimum Cumulative GPA=3.0
5. Submitted application to TIMS for PA Teacher Certification
6. The recommendation of the LBC Certification Officer
Faculty
Program Director: Angela Becker, EdD
Dr. Angela Becker is currently an Assistant Professor and Global Program Coordinator for the MEd and Post-Baccaleaurate certification programs in Early Childhood Education and Health & Physical Education. Before coming to LBC | Capital, Dr. Becker taught kindergarten and second grade in York County, PA, followed by serving in Kenya as a missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators as a Language and Education Consultant for 2 years. Both of these experiences are a testament to God's faithfulness when we remain open-handed with a willing heart to follow His leading and have been instrumental in shaping her role within the Education Department as she seeks to be part of the exceptional team mentoring future educators for the glory of God.
When not immersed in the world of higher education, Dr. Becker enjoys being with her husband and three children doing whatever fun activities they can explore together inside or outside of the house. They especially enjoy reading, baking, coloring/painting, going for walks and bike rides, swimming, playing at the playground, spending time with family/friends, and being outside as much as possible.
Education:
• EdD in Educational Psychology, Regent University
• MEd in Teaching and Curriculum, Penn State University
• BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Grove City College
Faculty
Tom Randolph, EdD
Gwen Shenk, MEd
Adjunct Faculty
Mark Ashley
Jeff Briggs
Chelsea Cook
Brian Hobbs
Heath Hooper
Scott Long
Jason Molloy
Wesley Smith