Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education
Angola, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The BS in Health and Physical Education trains students to teach K-12 health and wellness, covers anatomy, exercise science, and strength and conditioning. You can pursue national certification. The Franks School of Education requires more than 800 hours of field experience.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles as teachers, coaches, athletic directors, curriculum directors, building principals, assistant superintendents, superintendents, personal trainers, counselors, child care workers, corporate trainers, and graduate students. Field placements across regional school districts support licensure and K-12 employment; pathways include strength and conditioning specialist, fitness professional, community agency director, and leadership roles in education and youth services.
Health and physical education: Strengthening the mind and body
With youth obesity rates climbing and an increasing number of students suffering from physical, emotional, and mental disorders, health and physical education are more important than ever. The Bachelor of Science with a major in health and physical education program at Trine University prepares you to equip youth with the skills to maintain and improve health throughout the rest of their lives.
The experience: Training in health, strength, and conditioning, plus extensive classroom time
As a health and physical education major, you will learn the science of the human body and gain foundational knowledge for healthy living. You will also take a variety of courses designed to prepare you to take national strength and conditioning certification upon graduation.
Like all Franks School of Education programs, extensive field experiences in diverse settings are required beginning in the first year of coursework. You will spend more than 800 hours in clinical settings from elementary through high school prior to graduation.
Teaching in completely redesigned campus classrooms, our passionate and student-centered faculty come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, all related to classroom teaching, advanced research, and preparing future teachers. Our academically rigorous teacher education program focuses on:
- Student-centered instruction in a safe learning environment
- Evidence-based instructional strategies
- Classroom management techniques
- Innovative integration of classroom and gym technology
The degree: Learning and teaching about the human body
The Bachelor of Science with a major in health and physical education program allows you to understand the theory and practice behind developing a healthy lifestyle, combined with Trine University’s education core to prepare you to teach in classrooms from preschool to grade 12. This program also includes built-in minors in coaching and exercise science to prepare students for involvement in their school's athletic department and strength and conditioning programs.
The Bachelor of Science with a major in health and physical education program is part of Trine University’s Center for Sports Studies.
Curriculum
A total of 120 credit hours are required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health/Physical Education. The courses you need to complete to be eligible for licensure in Indiana may change from what is presented. New requirements for licensure have been approved by the IDOE/OEEL and the governor. When new standards are developed and additional interpretations of the new licensing requirements are made, changes will be made on this website.
General Education - 30 credit hours
- MA 113 College Algebra or higher
- BIO 1003 Plants & People
- BIO 154 Human Anatomy & Physiology
- ENG 153 Intro to Literature
- PSY 113 Principles of Psychology
- EDU 273 Issues in American Education
- ENG 143 College Composition
- HUM 203 Humanities Seminar
- SP 203 or COM 163 Effective Speaking/Interpersonal Communication
- EXS 102 Lifetime Wellness
Additional Requirements - 3 credit hour
- UE 101 University Experience
- 2 Hours Free Electives - Electives are determined in conjunction with an advisor and based on student career objectives.
Health and Physical Education Requirements - 39 credit hours
- BIO 163 Medical Terminology
- EXS 103 Teaching Sport Skills I
- EXS 243 Athletic Training
- EXS 263 Motor Learning
- EXS 273 Nutrition
- EXS Biomechanics
- EXS 333 Kinesiology
- EXS 373 Health Promotions and Problems
- EXS 383 Nutrition Counseling
- EXS 483 Professional Development in Exercise Science
- EXS 493 Strength and Conditioning Preparation
- SM 223 History of Physical Education and Sport
- MGT 303 or EXS 203 Risk Management or Risk and Sports
Professional Studies Requirements Grades P-12 - 48 credit hours
- EDU 111 Education Exploration
- EDU 211 Education Immersion
- EDU 222 Educational Psychology for the Elementary Teacher
- EDU 232 Educational Psychology for the Middle & Secondary Teacher
- EDU 242 Physical Education for the Elementary Teacher
- EDU 252 School and Community Health
- EDU 301 Instructional Design Practicum
- EDU 303 Instructional Design
- EDU 312 Exceptional Learners
- EDU 322 Culturally Responsive Teaching
- EDU 331 Literacy in the Content Area Practicum
- EDU 332 Literacy in the Content Area
- EDU 362 Classroom Behavior and Environment
- EDU 411 Middle School Practicum
- EDU 412 The Middle School
- EDU 422 Middle School Methods
- EDU 431 Secondary Methods Practicum
- EDU 442 Secondary Methods
- EDU 462 Educational Measurement
- EDU 463 Educational Media and Technology
- EDU 470 Student Teaching
- EDU 482 Student Teaching Seminar
100% Graduates employed last 8 years
16 Average major class size
800 Clinical hours during the program
Graduates from the Franks School of Education have demonstrated high levels of success, including:
- 100 percent of recently surveyed graduates indicated that Franks School of Education provided teacher training that was relevant, effective, and improved P-12 student learning.
- 100 percent of graduates shared they would recommend others coming to Trine University to become a teacher.
With a degree in health and physical education, you have many opportunities for rewarding careers and advanced studies.
Explore the Possibilities:
- Teacher
- Grade level or content department chair
- Building principal
- Assistant superintendent
- Superintendent
- Curriculum director
- Child care worker
- Coach
- Athletic director
- Community agency director
- Counselor
- Graduate student
- Corporate trainer
- Personal trainer
Field experiences and student teaching
Area school districts where students participate in field experiences and student teaching include, but are not limited to:
- Bronson Community Schools (Michigan)
- Coldwater Community Schools (Michigan)
- Sturgis Community Schools (Michigan)
- MSD of Steuben County Schools (Indiana)
- Prairie Heights Community Schools (Indiana)
- Hamilton Community Schools (Indiana)
- Fremont Community Schools (Indiana)
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (Indiana)
- Garrett, Keyser Butler Community Schools (Indiana)
- DeKalb County Central United School District (Indiana)
- DeKalb Eastern Community Schools (Indiana)
- Quincy Community Schools (Michigan)
- Edgerton Local School District (Ohio)
- Edon-Northwest Local School District (Ohio)
- Central Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
- East Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
- West Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
- Lakeland Community Schools (Indiana)
