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Type Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

I. DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE  (1 credit)
Type Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (9 credits)  Courses count in major GPA*
Type Course Title Credits
  ATTR

EXSC		 25057

25057		 Human Anatomy and Physiology I + (3)
or
Human Anatomy and Physiology I + (3)		 3
  PEP 15010 Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport 3
    25033 Lifespan Motor Development 3
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (24 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KSS
DD		 PSYC 11762 General Psychology 3
  Kent Core Composition** 6-8
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 9
  Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3-5
  Kent Core Social Sciences 3
IV. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (87-125 credits) 
  Health and Physical Education  (125)
  Physical Education Licensure (87)
  Human Movement Studies (87)
TOTAL 
121-159

*Minimum C (2.000) grade is required in all major coursework for the Health and Physical Education and the Physical Education Licensure concentrations.
** Students in the Health and Physical Education concentration and the Physical Education Licensure concentration must earn a minimum C (2.000) grade in both courses.
+Students who have successfully completed BSCI 11010 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health I may use that course in place of ATTR/EXSC 25057 Human Anatomy and Physiology I.

 

Health and Physical Education Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (116 credits) Courses count in major GPA*
Type Course Title Credits
  CI 47330 Reading and Writing in Adolescence/Adulthood 3
  CULT 29535 Education in a Democratic Society 3
ELR EDUC 49526 Student Teaching in Health/Physical Education 12
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology 3
  HED 11570 Personal Health 3
    20000 Health Education for Early Childhood 3
    21030 Introduction to Health Education 3
    21050 Health Education Theories 3
    32530 Drug Use and Misuse 3
WIC   32542 Methods and Applications of Health Education 5
    32544 Human Sexuality 3
    34050 Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education 3
    42041 Health Counseling 3
    44543 Administration of School Health Programs 3
    44544 Sexuality Education Programs 3
    44550 Drug Abuse and Violence Education Programs 3
    49525 Inquiry Seminar into Professional Practice 3
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology 3
KBS NUTR 23511 Science of Human Nutrition 3
  PEP 15011 Development and Analysis of Invasion Games 3
    15015 Development and Analysis of Net Games 3
    15016 Development and Analysis of Target and Field Games 3
    15020 Fundamental Movement, Gymnastics and Dance 3
    25025 Teaching in Physical Education 3
    25026 Overview of Outdoor Pursuits and Adventure Education 3
    35084 Motor Skill Analysis 3
    45037 Adapted Physical Education 3
    45051 Elementary School Physical Education Methods 3
    45053 Elementary School Physical Education Content 3
    45058 Secondary School Physical Education Methods 3
    45059 Secondary School Physical Education Content 3
    49525 Inquiry into Professional Practice in Physical Education 3
WIC SPAD 35065 History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity** 3
DD SPED 23000 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3
  Choose three courses from the following: 3
  PEB 10020 Develop and Conditioning (1)  
    10036 Fitness Walking (1)  
    10095 Special Topics: Physical Education Activities (1)  
    10306 Jogging (1)  
    10403 Beginning Ballroom (1)  
    10413 Latin Dance (1)  
    11604 Beginning Karate (1)  
    11634 Self Defense (1)  
    11664 Pilates (1)  
    12324 Weight Training (1)  
    12325 Women's Weight Training (1)  
    12424 Exercise/Weight Control (1)  
    13003 Dance Exercise (1)  
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (9 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
  COMM 15000 Introduction to Human Communication 3
  Kent Core Additional 3
  Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) 3-4
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 
 125

*Minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in all major coursework.
**A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in SPAD 35065 to fulfill writing-intensive requirement.

Special Concentration Notes:

  • The Physical Education—Health and Physical Education program (pre-K-to-grade-12 licensure) is designed to be completed in five years and allows students to satisfy a maximum 12 credit hours of program requirements with graduate courses.
  • Students in Health and Physical Education need to provide evidence of certification in First Aid, CPR and a minimum equivalence to level 5 competency in Red Cross swimming.

Licensure Requirement (not required for graduation):
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

 

Physical Education Licensure Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (72 credits)Courses count in major GPA*
Type Course Title Credits
  CI 47330 Reading and Writing in Adolescence/Adulthood 3
  CULT 29535 Education in Democratic Society 3
  EPSY 29525 Educational Psychology 3
  ITEC 19525 Educational Technology 3
  PEP 15011 Development and Analysis of Invasion Games 3
    15015 Development and Analysis of Net Games 3
    15016 Development and Analysis of Target and Field Games 3
    15020 Fundamental Movement, Gymnastics and Dance 3
    25025 Teaching in Physical Education 3
    25026 Overview of Outdoor Pursuits and Adventure Education 3
    35084 Motor Skill Analysis 3
    45037 Adapted Physical Education 3
    45051 Elementary School Physical Education Methods 3
    45053 Elementary School Physical Education Content 3
    45058 Secondary School Physical Education Methods 3
    45059 Secondary School Physical Education Content 3
    49525 Inquiry into Professional Practice in Physical Education 3
ELR   49526 Student Teaching in Physical Education 12
WIC SPAD 35065 History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity** 3
DD SPED 23000 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3
  Choose three courses from the following: 3
  PEB 10020 Develop and Conditioning (1)  
    10036 Fitness Walking (1)  
    10095 Special Topics: Physical Education Activities (1)  
    10306 Jogging (1)  
    10403 Beginning Ballroom (1)  
    10413 Latin Dance (1)  
    11604 Beginning Karate (1)  
    11634 Self Defense (1)  
    11664 Pilates (1)  
    12324 Weight Training (1)  
    12325 Women's Weight Training (1)  
    12424 Exercise/Weight Control (1)  
    13003 Dance Exercise (1)  
II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (15 credits)  
Type Course Credits
  Kent Core Additional 6
  Kent Core Basic Science (must include one laboratory) 6-7
  General Electives 3
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 87

*Minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in all major coursework.
**A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in SPAD 35065 to fulfill writing-intensive requirement.

Licensure Requirement (not required for graduation):
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

 

Human Movement Studies Concentration

For semester-by-semester course sequencing for this program, view the 2013-2014 Roadmap.

 I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (31 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Type Course Title Credits
  EXSC 35068 Statistics for the Exercise Scientist 3
WIC PEP 35010 Psychological Dimension of Motor Behavior* 3
    35084 Motor Skill Analysis 3
    45015 Psychology of Coaching 3
    45037 Adapted Physical Education 3
ELR   45092

45096		 Internship in Physical Education (3)
or
Individual Investigation in Physical Education (3)		 3
DD SPAD 25000 Sport in Society 3
WIC   35065 History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity* 3
    Physical Education Basic or Professional Movement electives 7
III. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (56 credits)  
Type Course Credits
  Kent Core Basic Science (must include one laboratory) 6-7
  Kent Core Additional 6
  Approved Minor and General Electives (must include 21 upper-divisions hours; number of credits required depends on meeting minimum 121 credit hours) 44
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 87

*A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in either PEP 35010 or SPAD 35065 to fulfill writing-intensive requirement.