Program Overview
The Health and Physical Education program is designed to prepare students to teach health and physical education in grades Pre K through 12. Health and Physical Education majors will learn how to develop standards-based curriculum to help foster the development of health and physically literate individuals. In addition, physical educators commonly serve as coaches for interscholastic sports. Therefore, a coaching supplemental endorsement is available and encouraged for all Health and Physical Education majors. If you desire to be a health/physical educator this program is perfect for you!
Why Apply?
Program Type: Major
Program Level: Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Science
School: School of Education
Program Location: On-Campus
Program Study Mode: Full-time, Part-time
Program Duration: 4 Years
What makes the program unique?
- All Teacher Education programs at Peru State College are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
- A variety of “hands-on” experiences in the PK-12 environment.
- Small class sizes with multiple projects relevant to applying the skills needed to be an effective health & physical education teacher.
- Practicum and student teaching experiences ensure learning opportunities that cannot be matched in the college classroom.
- All majors become certified instructors in Archery, Fishing in the Schools and CPR/First Aid.
- Teacher candidates receive training on standards and assessment throughout the Teacher Education program.
- School/Student partnerships create authentic experiences engaging with students above and beyond the college classroom.
What sets our facilities faculty apart from other colleges?
- Faculty members are experienced practitioners in their field of education.
- The professors and Dean work closely with students to provide personal and individual advising guidance throughout their college career, later serving as a career reference.
- Faculty are readily available for assistance regarding class content and projects.
- Curriculum level of the College Library houses an entire level full of resources for education majors.
- Education Methods classrooms are filled with hands-on materials and state-of-the-art technology.
- Classes are taught in the state-of-the-art Al Wheeler Activity Center (AWAC) and fitness center.
- A Human Performance Lab provides state-of-the-art metabolic testing, body composition analysis, EMG/ECG function, as well as anaerobic and aerobic program design.
Engagement Opportunities
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- Peru Student Education Association (PSEA)
- Physical Education, Activity and Kinesiology Students (PEAKS)
- Kappa Delta Pi, National Education Honor Society
Careers
- Elementary Health Education
- Secondary Health Education
- Elementary Physical Education
- Secondary Physical Education
- Athletic Administration and Coaching
- Certified First Aid/AED/CPR Instruction
- Certified Instruction of Archery and Fishing in the Schools
Student Learning Goals and Outcomes
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Students will understand the scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery of an effective pre-K-12 health and physical education program.
- Students will be able to analyze historical, philosophical and social perspectives of health and physical education issues and legislation.
- Students will be able to describe and apply motor learning and behavior-change/ psychological principles related to skillful movement, physical activity and fitness for pre-K-12 students.
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Students will be physically literate and can demonstrate skillful performance in physical and health education content areas.
- Students will be able to demonstrate competency in all fundamental motor skills, as well as skillful performance in physical education content areas.
- Students will be able to synthesize and present information relating to health content areas to a diverse audience.
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Students will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state, and/or national standards for Pre-K – 12 students.
- Students will be able to plan and implement appropriate (e.g., measureable, developmentally appropriate, performance-based) short- and long-term plan objectives that are aligned with local, state and/or SHAPE America National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education.
- Students will be able to plan and implement individualized instruction for diverse student needs, adding specific accommodations and/or modifications for all students.
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Students will engage Pre-K – 12 students in meaningful learning experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills.
- Students will be able to implement transitions, routines and positive behavior management to create and maintain a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Students will be able to Analyze motor skills and performance concepts in order to provide specific, congruent feedback to enhance student learning.
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Students will select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor students’ progress and guide decision making related to instruction and learning.
- Students will be able to implement formative assessments that monitor student learning before and throughout the long-term plan, as well as summative assessments that evaluate student learning upon completion of the long-term plan.
- Students will be able to implement a reflective cycle to guide decision-making based on student learning, and short- and long-term plan objectives.
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Students will exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent practices in health and physical education.
- Students will be able to engage in behavior that reflects professional ethics, practice and cultural competence.
Health & Physical Education Faculty
![Frank Lynott](/media/peru-state/content-assets/images/content-types/staff/Lynott-Frank.jpg)
Dr. Frank Lynott Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education & Recreation flynott@peru.edu