The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education is designed for students who have a love of physical activity and a special interest in teaching children and youth in physical education. The program of study provides excellent preparation for teaching careers in public school physical education programs and other related agencies such as YMCAs, YWCAs, Boys’ or Girls’ Clubs, and city or county public and private recreation programs and clubs.
Required Courses
EDU 200 Child and Adolescent Development and Exceptionalities - 3 credits
EDU 210 Foundations of U.S. Education - 3 credits
HPE 210* Personal Health - 3 credits
HPE 230 Introduction to Physical Education - 3 credits
HPE 240 Introduction to Curriculum Materials in Physical Education - 3 credits
HPE 315 Adapted Physical Education - 3 credits
HPE 328** Applied Anatomy and Physiology - 3 credits
HPE 329 The Physiological Basis of Movement - 3 credits
HPE 335 Technology in Physical Activity Assessment - 3 credits
HPE 361^ Individual Activities and Games - 3 credits
HPE 362 Team Activities and Games - 3 credits
HPE 363 Elementary School Activities and Games - 3 credits
HPE 368 Educational Dance and Gymnastics, Stunts and Tumbling - 3 credits
HPE 401 Motor Development - 3 credits
HPE 411^^ Sports in American Society - 3 credits
HPE 413 Physiology of Exercise - 3 credits
~please note that a background check is required
Concentrations
Physical Education Teacher (Pre-K to 12) Certification
HPE 441 Teaching, Organization, Administration: Elementary School PE - 3 credits
HPE 445 Teaching, Organization, Administration: Secondary PE - 3 credits
HPE 475 Student Teaching (PreK-12) - 9 credits
HPE 476 Student Teaching Seminar - 3 credits
HIS XXX One U.S. History course - 3 credits
ENG XXX One English course above ENG100 - 3 credits
First Aid Certification is required
Physical Education Studies Concentration
Please note, Students in the Physical Education Studies Concentration must complete a minor.
Choose one course:
HPE 490 Departmental Internship in Physical Education - 3 credits
HPE 491 University Internship in Physical Education - 3 credits
Minor Program Requirements - 15-18 credits
Connecticut State Certification Requirements for Teacher Certification Major Only
These courses satisfy Connecticut State Requirements for the Initial Educator Certificate
HPE 441 Teaching, Organization and Administration of Elementary School Physical Education - 3 credits HPE 445 Teaching, Organization and Administration of Secondary School Physical Education - 3 credits EDU 200 Child and Adolescent Development and Exceptionalities - 3 credits EDU 210 Foundations of U.S. Education - 3 credits HPE 475 Student Teaching - 9 credits HPE 476 Physical Education Student Teaching Seminar - 3 credits HIS *** U.S. or American History - 3 credits ENG *** English above English 100 - 3 credits Total: 72 credits
*approved substitution to meet Liberal Arts Core Tier I Health and Wellness
**approved substitution to meet Liberal Arts Core Tier II Natural Science
