Human Performance and Sport Major, B.S.

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A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

K-12 Physical Education Concentration

Candidates who wish to obtain Colorado Licensure for K-12 Physical Education must earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Performance and Sport with a concentration in Physical Education. Physical Education majors are required to complete courses in: Professional activities, the core curriculum (including Physical Education Methods, Anatomical Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, and Motor Learning), as well as required licensure courses.

Licensure candidates need to meet with a K-12 Physical Education advisor as well as an advisor in Teacher Education.

General Studies (Required courses for K-12 Physical Education Licensure):

Written Communication: 6 credits

Oral Communication: 3 credits

SPE 1010 - Public Speaking

Quantitative Literacy: 3 credits

MTH 1610 - Integrated Mathematics I

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.

Historical: 3 credits

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Natural and Physical Sciences: 12 credits

Subtotal: 43 credits

Courses in the HPS Major for K-12 Physical Education Licensure

Licensure Sequence

Include 6 credits from General Studies.

EDS 3130 - Foundations of Educational Psychology and Philosophy
EDS 3140 - First Field Experience in Secondary Education
EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools
RDG 3280 - Teaching Content Literacy Skills
EDT 3610 - Applications of Educational Technology
EDU 4190 - Elementary Student Teaching and Seminar: K-6
EDS 4290 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
- EDS 3130 and EDS 3140 must be taken concurrently
- RDG 3280, Pre-requisites EDS 3130, EDS 3140, (HPS 3400 and 3410) OR (HPS 3500 and 3510)
- EDS 4290 Successful completion of ALL classes, major, minor and general studies, Physical education advisor signature, and Education advisor signature. Must be taken concurrently with EDU 4190.
- EDU 4190 Successful completion of ALL classes, major, minor and general studies, Physical education advisor signature, and Education advisor signature. Must be taken concurrently with EDS 4290.

Subtotal: 25 credits

Theory and Application Classes

HPS 1601 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
HPS 1650 - Methods of Teaching Physical Activity and Fitness Education
HPS 1665 - Methods of Teaching Outdoor Education
HPS 1670 - Curricular Aspects of Elementary Physical Education
HPS 1680 - Curricular Aspects of Secondary Physical Education
HPS 2010 - Methods of Teaching Team Activities
HPS 2040 - Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities Level I
HPS 2060 - Emergency Rescue/First Responder & CPR
HPS 2090 - Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities Level II
HPS 3000 - Health Programs in Human Performance and Sport
HPS 3300 - Anatomical Kinesiology
HPS 3340 - Physiology of Exercise
HPS 3400 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
HPS 3410 - Field Experience in Secondary Physical Education
HPS 3460 - Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance and Sport
HPS 3500 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
HPS 3510 - Field Experience in Elementary Physical Education
HPS 4500 - Motor Learning and Development
HPS 4620 - Adapted Human Performance and Sport Activities
HPS 4660 - Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches and Administrators
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
- HPS 2010, Pre-requisite HPS 1601
- HPS 2040, Pre-requisite HPS 1601
- HPS 2090, Pre-requisite HPS 2040
- All 3000 Level Classes, Prerequisite, Quantitative Literacy, Math 1610
- HPS 3000, Pre-requisites HES 1050, and HPS 1601
- HPS 3300, Pre-requisite BIO 2310, BIO 1080, BIO 1090, Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy
- HPS 3340 Pre-requisites BIO 2320, BIO 2310, BIO 1080, BIO 1090, Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy
- HPS 3400 Pre-requisites HPS 1601, HPS 1680, and Admission to Teacher Education. Must be taken concurrently with HPS 3410
- HPS 3410 Pre-requisites HPS 1601, HPS 1680, and Admission to Teacher Education. Must be taken concurrently with HS 3400
- HPS 3500 Pre-requisites HPS 1601, HPS 1670, and Admission to Teacher Education. Must be taken concurrently with HPS 3510
- HPS 3510 Pre-requisites HPS 1601, HPS 1670, and Admission to Teacher Education. Must be taken concurrently with HPS 3500
- HPS 3460 Pre-requisites Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy
- HPS 4500 Pre-requisites Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy
- HPS 4620 Pre-requisites Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy

Subtotal: 58 credits

Total Minimum Hours for K-12 Physical Education Major: 120 credits

Adult Fitness and Exercise Science Concentration

This concentration is designed for students interested in the adult fitness and exercise science profession. Examples of professions in the adult fitness and exercise science field include: cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, physical medicine clinics, research, public and private industry wellness programs, worksite health promotion, recreation center wellness, and personal training for general and special populations.

Students with aspirations in the exercise science field through advanced degree work in exercise physiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or as a physician’s assistant will find the adult fitness and exercise science curriculum provides a solid foundation and includes many required prerequisites for those programs.

General Studies

Written Communication: 6 credits

Oral Communication: 3 credits

See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.

Quantitative Literacy: 3 credits

See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.**

Historical: 3 credits

See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.

Natural and Physical Sciences: 12 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences I: 3 credits

See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.**^, ***

Social and Behavioral Sciences II: 3 credits

PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology

General Studies Total: 39 credits

Multicultural: 3 credits

See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.

Theory and Application Courses

Total: 47 credits

Notes:

Students must have a 2.75 GPA to be eligible for an internship.

It is recommended that students take HPS 2060, Emergency Rescue/First Responder and CPR, or verify equivalent certification.