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Physical Education Major (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education program offers three concentrations: health and physical education, human movement studies and teacher education. Only the teacher education and health and physical education concentrations lead to pre-kindergarten-through-grade-12 teaching licensure in Ohio.
Health and Physical Education Concentration (Pre-K through 12 Licensure)—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
A combined health and physical education concentration in the physical education major is available to students who are seeking Ohio teacher licensure in both areas. The program is designed to be completed in five years and can allow students to satisfy up to 12 credit hours of program requirements with graduate courses. Graduates are eligible to sit for the pre-K-12 teacher licensing examinations.
Human Movement Studies Concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
The Human Movement Studies (HMS) concentration is anchored by the notion that the study of human movement is important in and of itself, as movement is a central biological and social phenomenon. The HMS concentration shares the core course requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. Students extend their area of study outside physical education through the selection of a minor. The concentration provides students with the opportunity to become critical-evaluative actors in their educational experience by designing an individualized program of study that situates their interests in the broad phenomena of human movement within a continuously changing society. The interrelated goals transmitting specialized knowledge related to human movement, facilitating student agency, developing effective communication skills, and valuing human and cultural diversity are the bedrocks of HMS concentration.
Teacher Certification concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
The Physical Education Teacher Licensure program is a four year program for students who are seeking Ohio teacher licensure in physical education. The program allows students to satisfy up to 12 credit hours of program requirements with graduate courses. Graduates are eligible to sit for the pre-K-12 teacher licensing examinations. The program includes multiple field experiences in a variety of school districts, followed by a full semester of student teaching.