DEGREES

Program Outcomes/ Requirements****

1. Admission to All Programs
a. Complete PES 131 Foundations of Exercise Science, Health Studies, and Physical Activity (2) with a grade of C- or better.

2. Graduation Requirements
a. Have good academic standing within the University and a minimum GPA of 2.00 overall.
b. Have completed the University Writing requirement. Students in the programs of Physical Activity and Health must complete a lower division UWR approved course and two upper division UWR approved courses. Currently, HWS 350 and HWS 351 have been approved as UWR courses within the Division.
c. It is important that persons engaged in studies related to wellness and physical activity reflect a role model of good levels of physical fitness and health. Therefore, the following physical requirements are recommended for the program.

i. Complete a standard health-related fitness test achieving the 65th percentile or above.*
ii. Competency in First Aid and CPR.
iii. (Only required of students completing the Concentration in Physical Education and Sport).Competency in the following areas as demonstrated through completion of PES 180 course work, professional activity courses, intramural participation, intercollegiate competition, or completion of a skill test: team sports (such as basketball, soccer, and softball), individual lifetime sports and activities (such as bowling, tennis, golf and rock climbing), games/gymnastics/dance, and other recreational activities.

d. Complete all required Physical Activity and Health (PES, EXS, and HWS) course work with a grade of "C-" or better. This includes the biology, statistics and other non-PEH courses included in the major.**

3. For the BS Degree, demonstrate the application of mathematics at the college level.
a. Students can fulfill the mathematics competency requirement by completing MATH 105, 111, 112, 113, 211, 212, or 213. Other courses not listed may be approved by a Division advisor.
b. A maximum of 90 hours in one discipline may be applied to the Bachelor of Science degree

4. For the BA degree, demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language through any one of the following means:
a. twenty-four credit hours of a single foreign language.
b. completion of a second-year foreign language course sequence.
c. completion of any upper-division course which has a two-year language prerequisite.
d. equivalency certification by the appropriate foreign language faculty.
e. foreign students educated in a language other than English will be considered as meeting the B.A. foreign language requirement. Other students with ability in a language in addition to English will be considered under d. above.
f. students educated in a language other than English cannot receive credit for that language at the first or second year level through challenge or CLEP exams. Students should consult with the appropriate modern language faculty for evaluation and placement.
g. a maximum of 75 hours in one discipline may be applied to the Bachelor of Arts degree.

5. Successfully complete the "capstone" experience.
a. Within the capstone experience, all students will be required to complete a three term sequence of practicum experience or an equivalent internship. Each experience should be different, but must include a setting applicable to a recognized content area of the program.
b. All students in any Physical Activity and Health Degree must complete an appropriate nationally recognized certification examination. Examples that students might select in Physical Education and Sport include the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) exam, and the PRAXIS Physical Education exam. Students in the Exercise Science degree might choose any of the American College of Sports Medicine approved exams, or the National Strength and Conditioning exam or other personal trainer related certificates. Students completing the Health and Wellness Studies program can select the PRAXIS Health Education exam, the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, or other health related exam. Check with a Physical Activity and Health advisor for guidance.

6. Complete the computer literacy requirement by taking EXS 322, EXS 323, HWS 325, HWS 412, and/or PES 470.***

7. Assessment: The Physical Education/Health program has several points where students are assessed. At program admissions students are evaluated in terms of physical well-being and skills attainment. In courses, students are assessed as to their performance in comparison to academic standards. In capstone tests, students are assessed as to the level of physical skills and level of ability to integrate cumulative learning. Communication and critical thinking are key components in assessing students' final capstone product. Stated outcomes for the program were gleaned from national standards and apportioned to each course. Each course syllabus lists outcomes. An accumulation of each of the course requirements assures that students will have met all stated outcomes of the program.

*Norms are available for persons with disabilities.
**Students wishing to enter the Master of Teacher Education program (MTE) must achieve a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 credit hours of coursework and meet other admission requirements. Also, if you plan to seek K-12 teacher licensure in Physical Education, and/or in Health Education through programs available at EOU, you must complete both the Physical Education and Sport concentration and the Health and Wellness Studies concentration. The teacher education program through EOU requires that students seeking to enter the program with an emphasis in Physical Education and Health Education must show subject matter competence by completing the aforementioned programs or show equivalency.
**Senior Standing is required for registration in any 400 and above level course.

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and HEALTH

see also degree checklist (PDF)

CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMS - 34 hours

Biology 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
Biology 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
Biology 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology III (4)
PES 131 Foundations of Physical Activity and Health (2)
EXS 312 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity and Health (3)
EXS 321 Applied Anatomy (3) + 321L Lab (0)
EXS 322 Biomechanics (3) + 322L Lab (0)
EXS 323 Physiology of Exercise (5) + 323L Lab (0)
EXS 440 Motor Development , Control, and Learning (3)
PES 409 Practicum: Capstone (3)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT CONCENTRATION
CHOOSE AT LEAST 30 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
*EXS 213 Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement (3)
PES 270 History, Philosophy and Ethics of Sport (3)
PES 294 Teaching Team Sports (3)
EXS 311 Sport Psychology(3)
*EXS 359 Prevention and Care of Injury in Physical Activity Settings (3)
PES 364 Scientific Basis of Coaching Youth Sports (3)
PES 394 Teaching Games, Dance, and Gymnastics (3)
PES 410 Selected Topics (1-6) with advisor approval
*EXS 444 Adapted Physical Activity (3)
PES 470 Sport Management (3)
PES 494 Teaching Individual Lifetime Sports (3)

A MAXIMUM OF 6 CREDITS (of the 30) MAY BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:
PES 365 Football Coaching and Officiating (3)
PES 366 Basketball Coaching and Officiating (3)
PES 367 Baseball Coaching and Officiating (3)
PES 368 Track and field Coaching and Officiating (3)
PES 369 Wrestling Coaching and Officiating (3)
PES 370 Volleyball Coaching and Officiating (3)
PES 371 Soccer Coaching and Officiating (3)
PES 372 Tennis Coaching And Officiating (3)
PES 373 Golf Coaching and Officiating (3)
*Required Course

EXERCISE SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

Select at least 30 credits from the following:
EXS 311 Sport Psychology (3)
HWS 350 Lifestyle Behavior and Health (3)
EXS 359 Prevention and Care of Injury in Physical Activity Settings (3)
PES 364 Scientific Basis of Coaching Youth Sports (3)
EXS 451 Scientific Basis of Sport Conditioning (3)
EXS 452 Physical Activity in Disease Prevention (3)
EXS 453 Nutrition and Sport Performance (3)
HWS 412 Program Design and Evaluation in Health and Wellness (3)
EXS 444 Adapted Physical Activity (3)
HWS 325 Nutrition (4)
Choose one from the following included in your 30 credits:
Psych 327 Statistics (5)
or
Stat 315 Principles of Statistics (4) and Stat 316 Statistical Comp (1)

HEALTH AND WELLNESS STUDIES CONCENTRATION
Choose 30 credits from the following:
*HWS 250 Personal Skills for Healthy Living (3)
*HWS 298 Health and Fitness for Life (3)
HWS 314 Health and Humanities (2)
HWS 320 Healthy Activities and Games (3)
*HWS 325 Nutrition (4)
*HWS 350 Lifestyle Behavior and Health (3)
*HWS 351 Community and Social Skills for Healthy Living (3)
*HWS 412 Program Design and Evaluation in Health and Wellness (3)
HWS 422 Gerontology and Healthy Activities (2)
HWS 423 Aging and Society (3)
PES 409 Practicum: Health and Wellness (1-6)
PES 410 Selected Topics: Health (1-6) with advisor approval
HWS 431 Alcohol and Drugs: Prevention (5)
HWS 432 Substance Abuse and Family Relations (5)
HWS 433 Alcohol and Drugs: Use Misuse and Addiction (5)
GEN/SOC 360 Gender and Power (5)
PSY 231 Human Sexuality (3)
PSY 311 Principles of Development (5)
SOC 338 Sociology of Families (5)
*Required Courses

TOTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH: 64 HOURS NOTE: A student may take up to a total of 45 credits within the graduation requirement of 180 credits of courses numbered PEH 410
NOTE: 60 Upper Division credits are required for graduation
NOTE: A Minimum of 20 credits toward a degree must be earned through EOU course work.

Liberal Studies BA/BS Degree Option: Business and Health Promotion

see also degree checklist (PDF) and application form (PDF)

Business 32 credit hours
BA 211 Financial Accounting (4)
BA 213 Managerial Accounting (4)
BA 254 Business Law (4)
BA 312 Principles of Marketing (5)
BA 321 Principles of Management (5)
Select two courses from the following
BA 451 Human Resource Management (5)
BA 460 Entrepreneurship (5)
BA 461 Organizational Behavior (5)
BA 464 Promotion Strategy
BA 465 Consumer Behavior (5)
BA 498 Business Policy and Strategy (5)

Physical Activity and Health: 30 credit hours
*HWS 298 Health and Fitness for Life (3)
*EXS 321 Applied Anatomy (3)
*EXS 323 Physiology of Exercise (5)
*HWS 325 Nutrition (4)
*HWS 350 Lifestyle Behavior and Health (3)
*EXS 359 Care and Prevention in PER Settings (3)
*PES 470 Sport Management (3)
*Required
Select two from the following three options:
1. PES 364 Scientific Basis Coaching Youth Sports (3), or
2. PES 444 Adapted Physical Activity (3), or
3. HWS 422 Gerontology and Health Activity (2); and
PES 409 Practicum: Adult Health and Development Program (1)

LS 401 Capstone (4)

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Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and HEALTH

Liberal Studies BA/BS Degree Option: Business and Health Promotion

Division of Physical Activity and Health (PHYSH) Minors