Health Education

General Education Requirements 

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select two of the following:8
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Wellness
Select one of the following:2
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Introduction to Stress Management
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Discovering Computing
Humanities
Literacies
Select one of the following:3
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Mythology
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Art and Music
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
World Music
History of Rock and Roll
Social Science
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology 1
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following:2
Two-Dimensional Design
Drawing I
Ceramics I
Photography I
Survey of Geography
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39
1

 Required

Major Requirements

Required Courses
BIOL 220Human Anatomy and Physiology I 14
BIOL 221Human Anatomy and Physiology II 14
HPER 206Fundamentals of Teaching Health and Physical Education3
HPER 210First Aid & CPR1
HPER 212Introduction to Stress Management2
HPER 300Drug Education and Information3
HPER 308Introduction to Nutrition3
HPER 315Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases3
HPER 380Instructional Methods in Human Sexuality3
HPER 390Secondary Health Education Methods3
HPER 400Current Issues in Community Health3
Directed Electives
Select three hours from the following:3
Microbiology
Genetics
Introduction to Physical Education
Introduction to Adapted Physical Education
Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport
Applied Probability and Statistics
Abnormal Psychology
The Family
Introduction to Gerontology
Total Credits35
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Students with a double major in Health and Physical Education may substitute HPER 258 Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Performance or HPER 259 Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Performance for BIOL 220 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology II.

Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement  35 Hrs
Total Professional Education Sequence 32-33 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs

Professional Education Sequence

Professional Education Sequence
EDUC 240Educating Exceptional Students3
EDUC 250Introduction to Education3
EDUC 283Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education3
EDUC 300Educational Technology2
EDUC 351Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management1
EDUC 352Culturally Diverse Practicum1
or EDUC 464 Practicum in the ELL Classroom
EDUC 375Teaching Reading in the Content Areas 2
EDUC 400Educational Psychology2
EDUC 450Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues2
EDUC 480Student Teaching (Secondary)10
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology3
Total Credits32
 

The same courses may not be used to fulfill requirements in two areas except when the student is graduating with a double major or more than one minor.

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

 

Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
English Composition (Gen Ed)3English Composition (Gen Ed)3
HPER 2101HPER 2122
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4MATH 104, 107, or 210 (Gen Ed)3
Computer Science and Literacy (Gen Ed)3PSYC 111 (Gen Ed)3
UNIV 1501Speech Communications (Gen Ed)3
Wellness (Gen Ed)2 
 14 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 2503Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed)2
HPER 2583Art and Music (Gen Ed)3
HPER 3003EDUC 2403
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4HPER 2063
Social Science (Gen Ed)3HPER 2593
 16 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 2833Directed Elective3
EDUC 3521EDUC 3002
HPER 3083EDUC 3511
Literacies (Gen Ed)3EDUC 3752
 HPER 3153
 HPER 3803
 PSYC 2503
 10 17
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 4002EDUC 48010
HPER 3903 
HPER 4003 
EDUC 4502 
 10 10
Total Credits 105

Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and reflect age-appropriate health education content in the communication of written lesson plans.
  2. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and transition in the Health Education classroom.
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to provide for reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
  4. Students will demonstrate the ability to incorporate biological and behavioral sciences into the Health Education curriculum.
  5. Students will evaluate the societal influences on personal and community health.
  6. ​Students will demonstrate proficiency in first aid, CPR, and AED.