This course will introduce prospective teachers to the profession of health and physical education. Students will develop an understanding of the national standards, engage in lesson/unit planning, observe effective teaching behaviors and discuss the history and philosophy of HPE. Students will engage in off-campus observations of teachers in PK-12 settings. Offered fall semester.
Fall 2026 - Hybrid
Provides students with the knowledge, skills, and ability to assess personal health status and reduce risk behaviors. Social and behavioral models facilitating physical activity, health, and wellness are explored. Students will analyze physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and environmental wellness. Fulfills General Education Foundations - Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Winter 2026 - Online Summer 2026 - Online Fall 2026 - Hybrid Winter 2027 - Hybrid
The purpose of this course is to prepare prospective teachers to teach Net/Wall/Target activities in the PK-12 setting. Emphasis is placed on planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons. Topics may include badminton, handball, bowling, peteca, archery, golf, and associated lead-up skills necessary. Prerequisite: HPE 195.
This course will prepare prospective teachers with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to teach a variety of outdoor pursuits to PK-12 students. Topics may include navigation, survival skills, rock climbing, fishing, and snowshoeing. Cooperative learning and outdoor education curricular models will be featured throughout this course. Offered winter semester.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid Winter 2027 - Hybrid
This course will prepare prospective elementary school teachers to incorporate quality health and physical activity content into the PK-6 school setting. The course will focus on the important role educators play in educating the whole child. Advocacy, content knowledge, skill building, and pedagogy will be highlighted. Offered every semester.
Winter 2026 - Online Summer 2026 - Online Fall 2026 - Online Winter 2027 - Online
An overview of curriculum content and information appropriate for implementing sexuality education courses in secondary schools. Emphasis will be placed on research-based sexuality education, including puberty, HIV/AIDS, education, curriculum planning, current sex education laws, educational resources, and developing a safe classroom environment. Offered fall and spring/summer semesters.
Winter 2026 - Online Fall 2026 - Online Winter 2027 - Online
Readings, lectures, and/or discussions in specific topics not normally covered by other courses in the program.
Winter 2027 - Hybrid
The purpose of this course is to provide prospective teachers with theoretical and practical knowledge to plan and implement appropriate physical education for students with disabilities in integrated settings. This course focuses on the needs of students with physical, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities. Fieldwork may include travel off-campus.
The purpose of this course is to prepare prospective teachers to implement a variety of pedagogical practices for secondary physical education. Emphasis is on the creation and implementation of lessons, units, assessments and the integration of technology. Observations may include travel off-campus. Must be completed prior to student teaching. Prerequisites: HPE 220, HPE 230, and HPE 240.
The purpose of this course is to prepare prospective teachers to assess PK-12 students in health and physical education. Emphasis is placed on the benefits, uses, methods, and practical application of effective standards-based assessments. Prerequisites: HPE 230, HPE 240, HPE 270, and STA 215.
The purpose of this course is for prospective teachers to focus on professional development and advocacy for health and physical education. Students will reflect on their experience as health and physical educators, identify ethical behaviors necessary to become effective professionals and focus on current issues in the field. Prerequisites: HPE 301, HPE 306, and HPE 309. Corequisite: HPE 307.
