Our highly qualified instructors emphasize scientific and community based approaches.
We educate, engage, and exemplify good practice in physical activity and community program planning and evaluation.
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Read moreThe Physical Education and Sport Concentration prepares students for Masters programs in teaching. Our curriculum focuses on science based approaches, practical applications of movement analysis, and techniques for teaching motor development across the lifespan and in special populations. When the PES concentration is combined with the Masters of Arts in Teaching, students are well prepared to enter the teaching work force.
BIO 231-3 Human Anatomy & Physiology I-III
PES 131 Foundations of Physical Activity & Health
HWS 350 Behavior Change Theory
PES 270 History, Philosophy & Ethics of Sport
EXS 312 Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Activity & Health
EXS 323 Physiology of Exercise I
PES 495 Capstone Seminar
PES 496 Capstone Course
EXS 213 Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement
EXS 311 Sport Psychology
EXS 321 Applied Anatomy
EXS 322 Biomechanics
EXS 440 Motor Development
EXS 444 Adapted Physical Activity
EXS 453 Motor Learning & Control
PES 294 Teaching Team Sports
PES 359 Prevention & Care of Injury in Physical Activity Settings
PES 394 Teaching Games, Dance, & Gymnastics
PES 494 Teaching Individual Lifetime Sports
PES 470 Sports Management
(pick 1 of the following)
HWS 252 First Aid & Safety
PES 364 Scienti c Basis of Coaching Youth Sports
Physical Education is available as a minor with a modified class list.
BIO 231-3 Human Anatomy & Physiology I-III
PES 131 Foundations of Physical Activity & Health
HWS 350 Behavior Change Theory
PES 270 History, Philosophy & Ethics of Sport
EXS 312 Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Activity & Health
EXS 323 Physiology of Exercise I
PES 495 Capstone Seminar
PES 496 Capstone Course
EXS 321 Applied Anatomy
EXS 322 Biomechanics
EXS 451 Physiology of Exercise II
EXS 452 Physical Activity in Disease Prevention
EXS 453 Motor Learning & Control
HWS 325 Nutrition & Sport Performance
(pick 7 credits of the following)
EXS 311 Sport Psychology
HWS 351 Lifestyle Behavior and Health
PES 355 Introduction to Community Health
PES 359 Prevention & Care of Injury in Physical Activity Settings
STAT 327 Statistics (choose from approved courses)
A concentration in Community Health prepares students to design, implement and evaluate health promotion programs within populations.
Community health addresses the physical, mental and environmental health concerns of communities to prevent risk and injury. Students will receive hands-on practical application of theory-driven process to promote health and prevent disease.
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BIO 231-3 Human Anatomy & Physiology I-III
PES 131 Foundations of Physical Activity & Health
HWS 350 Behavior Change Theory
PES 270 History, Philosophy & Ethics of Sport
EXS 312 Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Activity & Health
EXS 323 Physiology of Exercise I
PES 495 Capstone Seminar
PES 496 Capstone Course
HWS 298 Health & Fitness for Life
HWS 225 Nutrition
HWS 351 Introduction to Community Health
HWS 352 Cultural Competence in Health Education & Health Promotion
HWS 412 Program Planning
HWS 413 Program Evaluation
(pick 11 credits from the following)
EXS 452 Physical Activity & Disease Prevention
HWS 198 Outdoor Activity & Lifetime Wellness
HWS 317 Global Health & Humanities
HWS 334 Female Adolescent Development
HWS 335 Male Adolescent Development
HWS 423 Aging & Society
HWS 431 Alcohol & Drugs: Prevention
HWS 432 Substance Abuse & Family Relation
Health Studies is available as a minor with a modified class list.
“I absolutely fell in love with my classes and the professors. The professors’ doors were always open willing to help a student succeed. Everyone was so personable! EOU is a tight-knit community with a great teacher-student ratio. I loved how each professor knew my full name, knew where I came from, and what exactly I was pursuing. The campus itself is beautiful during all seasons with gorgeous backyard views of the mountains that Union County has to offer. The La Grande community is very supportive and provides a ‘home’ feeling.”
Micela Riley
Physical Activity & Health
Seattle, Wash.
The department of Health and Human Performance at Eastern Oregon University provides high-quality learning experiences in a variety of fields, including health, sport, recreation, teacher education, coaching and exercise science. Our highly qualified instructors emphasize scientifically-based approaches. We educate, engage, and exemplify good practice in physical activity and health.
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