Program Overview
The Health and Physical Education program is designed to prepare students to teach health and physical education in grades Pre K through 12. Health and Physical Education majors will learn how to develop standards based curriculum to help foster the development of health and physically literate individuals. In addition, physical educators commonly serve as coaches for interscholastic sports. Therefore, a coaching supplemental endorsement is available and encouraged for all Health and Physical Education majors. If you desire to be a health/physical educator this program is perfect for you!
Why Apply?
Program Type: Major
Program Level: Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Science
School: School of Arts & Sciences
Program Location: On-Campus
Program Study Mode: Full-time, Part-time
Program Duration: 4 Years
What makes the program unique?
- All Teacher Education programs at Peru State College are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
- A variety of “hands-on” experiences in the PK-12 environment.
- Small class sizes with multiple projects relevant to applying the skills needed to be an effective health & physical education teacher.
- Practicum and student teaching experiences ensure learning opportunities that cannot be matched in the college classroom.
- All majors become certified instructors in Archery, Fishing in the Schools and CPR/First Aid.
- Teacher candidates receive training on standards and assessment throughout the Teacher Education program.
- School/Student partnerships create authentic experiences engaging with students above and beyond the college classroom.
What sets our facilities faculty apart from other colleges?
- Faculty members are experienced practitioners in their field of education.
- The professors and Dean work closely with students to provide personal and individual advising guidance throughout their college career, later serving as a career reference.
- Faculty are readily available for assistance regarding class content and projects.
- Curriculum level of the College Library houses an entire level full of resources for education majors.
- Education Methods classrooms are filled with hands-on materials and state-of-the-art technology.
- Classes are taught in the state-of-the-art Al Wheeler Activity Center (AWAC) and fitness center.
- A Human Performance Lab provides state-of-the-art metabolic testing, body composition analysis, EMG/ECG function, as well as anaerobic and aerobic program design.
Engagement Opportunities
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- Peru Student Education Association (PSEA)
- Physical Education, Activity and Kinesiology Students (PEAKS)
- Kappa Delta Pi, National Education Honor Society
Careers
- Elementary Health Education
- Secondary Health Education
- Elementary Physical Education
- Secondary Physical Education
- Athletic Administration and Coaching
- Certified First Aid/AED/CPR Instruction
- Certified Instruction of Archery and Fishing in the Schools
Student Learning Goals and Outcomes
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Students will understand the scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery of an effective pre-K-12 health and physical education program.
- Students will be able to analyze historical, philosophical and social perspectives of health and physical education issues and legislation.
- Students will be able to describe and apply motor learning and behavior-change/ psychological principles related to skillful movement, physical activity and fitness for pre-K-12 students.
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Students will be physically literate and can demonstrate skillful performance in physical and health education content areas.
- Students will be able to demonstrate competency in all fundamental motor skills, as well as skillful performance in physical education content areas.
- Students will be able to synthesize and present information relating to health content areas to a diverse audience.
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Students will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state, and/or national standards for Pre-K – 12 students.
- Students will be able to plan and implement appropriate (e.g., measureable, developmentally appropriate, performance-based) short- and long-term plan objectives that are aligned with local, state and/or SHAPE America National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education.
- Students will be able to plan and implement individualized instruction for diverse student needs, adding specific accommodations and/or modifications for all students.
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Students will engage Pre-K – 12 students in meaningful learning experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills.
- Students will be able to implement transitions, routines and positive behavior management to create and maintain a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Students will be able to Analyze motor skills and performance concepts in order to provide specific, congruent feedback to enhance student learning.
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Students will select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor students’ progress and guide decision making related to instruction and learning.
- Students will be able to implement formative assessments that monitor student learning before and throughout the long-term plan, as well as summative assessments that evaluate student learning upon completion of the long-term plan.
- Students will be able to implement a reflective cycle to guide decision-making based on student learning, and short- and long-term plan objectives.
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Students will exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent practices in health and physical education.
- Students will be able to engage in behavior that reflects professional ethics, practice and cultural competence.
Health & Physical Education Faculty
Dr. Frank Lynott Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education & Recreation flynott@peru.edu
