Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Undergraduate Curricular Requirements
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Courses required in all majors in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance:
Computer Skills or approved elective (3 cr) |
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Physical Activity, Wellness & Behavior Change (3 cr) |
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Meaning of Movement and Injury Prevention (2 cr) |
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Behavior Change in Physical Activity (1 cr) |
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Social and Environmental Aspects of Physical Activity (1 cr) |
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Leadership, Pedagogy and Programming in Physical Activity (3 cr) |
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Programming and Marketing for Healthy, Active Lifestyles (2 cr) |
Athletic Training (B.S.P.E.)
The Athletic Training major has two portions to the education program, didactic and clinical. Prior to application to the clinical portion of the program, a pre-professional phase is required which includes a grade of 'C' or better in prerequisite courses (Biol 120, Biol 121, H&S 245, H&S 288 and PEP 101) and successful completion of an observation period in the athletic training room (PEP 171). See the Athletic Training Education Program Director for the specific information regarding admission into the clinical portion of the program. This information includes admission requirements, pre-professional phase course work and observation period requirements, technical standards for admission, and an application form.
Additionally, to maintain good standing in the clinical portion of the program, the student must meet specific criteria, which includes maintaining a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a grade of 'C' or better in all professional courses. See the Athletic Training Education Program Director for specific information regarding continuation in the clinical portion of the program.
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the Department of HPERD core and the following course work:
Professional Courses (56 cr):
Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
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Human Physiology (4 cr) |
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Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) |
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Nutrition Related to Fitness and Sport (2 cr) |
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Medical Terminology (2 cr) |
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Introduction to Athletic Injuries (3 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr) |
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General Medicine for Physically Active Individuals (1 cr) |
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Pharmacology for Physically Active Individuals (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Lower Extremity Evaluation (3 cr) |
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Athletic Training Upper Extremity Evaluation (3 cr) |
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Athletic Training Rehabilitation (3 cr) |
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Athletic Training Modalities (3 cr) |
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Athletic Training Organization and Administration (3 cr) |
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Seminar in Athletic Training (2 cr) |
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Introduction to Athletic Training (1 cr) |
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Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (3 cr) |
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Physiology of Exercise (3 cr) |
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Design & Analysis of Research in HPERD (3 cr) |
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Fitness Assessment and Prescription (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Persuasive Writing (3 cr) |
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Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr) |
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Inquiry-Based Writing (3 cr) |
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Business Writing (3 cr) |
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Technical Writing (3 cr) |
Clinical Experiences (10 cr):
Athletic Training High School Clinical Experience (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Sports Medicine Clinical Experience (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training General Medical & Orthopedic Clinical Experience (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience I Observation (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience II (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience III (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience V (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience VI (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience VII (1 cr) |
Electives to total 128 cr for the degree
Dance (B.S.Dan.)
A successful audition is required for admission to the degree program. Please contact the Department of HPERD at (208) 885-7921 for audition information. Required coursework includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the Department of HPERD core and the following course work:
Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
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First Year/Transfer Student Orientation (1 cr) |
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Dance Theatre (2 semesters) (4 cr) |
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Technique (must include a minimum of 4 semesters each of ballet, modern, and jazz ) (Students may retake the same technique class up to 8 times to meet the 16 cr requirement) (16 crs. min) |
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Labanotation (3 cr) |
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Dance Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Children's Dance (1 cr) |
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Dance Composition I (3 cr) |
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Dance Composition II (2 cr) |
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Pre-professional Dance Theatre (2 semesters) (4 cr) |
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Dance Theatre Choreography (1 cr) |
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Dance History (3 cr) |
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Labanalysis (2-3 cr) |
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Senior Project (3 cr) |
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Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (2 cr) |
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Motor Behavior (3 cr) |
Two of the following courses (2 cr):
Studio Instruction (voice or piano) (1 cr, max arr) |
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Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (1 cr) |
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Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (1 cr) |
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MusA 147-148 |
Voice Class (1 cr) |
Chamber Ensemble (1 cr, max arr) |
One of the following courses (2-3 cr):
Basics of Performance (3 cr) |
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Costume Design (3 cr) |
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Lighting Design (3 cr) |
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Theatre Management (2 cr) |
Electives to total 128 cr for the degree
Exercise Science and Health (B.S.P.E.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the Department of HPERD core, and the following.
Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
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Human Physiology (4 cr) |
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Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (or current Emergency Response or First Aid/CPR certification) (2 cr) |
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Critical Health Issues (3 cr) |
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Psychosocial Determinants of Health (3 cr) |
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Health Promotion (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Sport Sciences (1 cr) |
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Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (3 cr) |
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Motor Behavior (3 cr) |
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Physiology of Exercise (3 cr) |
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Design & Analysis of Research in HPERD (3 cr) |
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Fitness Assessment and Prescription or |
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Applied Sports Psychology (3 cr) |
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Practicum (3 cr) |
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Internship in Exercise Science & Health |
PE activity/skill classes (see advisor for selection) (5 cr)
One of the following (3 cr):
Persuasive Writing (3 cr) |
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Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr) |
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Inquiry-Based Writing (3 cr) |
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Business Writing (3 cr) |
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Technical Writing (3 cr) |
Electives to total 128 cr for the degree
Physical Education (B.S.Ed.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the Department of HPERD core, the Idaho Technology Competency Certification and the following course work:
Movement Courses (All to be completed prior to pedagogy course sequence)
Dance (1 cr) |
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Children's Dance (1 cr) |
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Water-Based Sports and Fitness Activities (1 cr) |
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Movement Fundamentals (1 cr) |
Individual Skill Courses (All to be completed prior to or concurrent with Pedagogy course sequence)
Skill and Analysis of Tennis, Pickleball, and Badminton (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Golf, Softball and Archery (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Walking/Jogging/Track and Field (1 cr) |
Team Skill Courses (All to be completed prior to or concurrent with Pedagogy course sequence)
Skill and Analysis of Basketball and Volleyball (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Soccer and Speedball (1 cr) |
Outdoor/Recreational Skill Courses (All to be completed prior to or concurrent with Pedagogy course sequence)
Recreation Activities (2 cr) |
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Outdoor Leisure Pursuits (2 cr) |
Foundation Courses
Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
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Human Physiology (4 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (or current Emergency Response and CPR certification at the time of graduation) (2 cr) |
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Introduction to Physical Education (1 cr) |
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Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (2 cr) |
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Motor Behavior (3 cr) |
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Assessment & Research in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Physiology of Exercise (3 cr) |
Pedagogy Courses
Note: Acceptance into the physical education pedagogy sequence requires completion with no grade lower than a "C" in movement and skill courses, at least 6 of the 14 credits of required skill courses, PEP 161, 300, 360, EDCI 201, 301, minimum 2.75 GPA, appropriate portfolio evidence, and advisor recommendation.
Elementary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Proseminar in Physical Education (1 cr) |
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Secondary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Adapted Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (2 cr) |
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Curriculum & Administration in Physical Activity Pedagogy (1 cr) |
General College of Education Requirements
Contexts of Education (2 cr) |
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Learning, Development, and Assessment (3 cr) |
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Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners (4 cr) |
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Internship Seminar (1 cr) |
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Literacy Methods for Content Learning (3 cr) |
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Educating for Exceptionalities (2 cr) |
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Internship in Physical Education Teaching (14 cr) |
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Intro to Psychology or |
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Developmental Psychology (3 cr) |
Advanced Composition Requirement (Select one of the following) (3 cr):
Persuasive Writing (3 cr) |
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Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr) |
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Inquiry-Based Writing (3 cr) |
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Business Writing (3 cr) |
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Technical Writing (3 cr) |
Note: For registration in upper-division courses in education, students must have been admitted to the teacher education program and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. For admission criteria, refer to "Admission to the Teacher Education Program" in the College of Education section in Part 4.
Recreation (B.S.Rec.)
A minimum cumulative university GPA of 2.25 is required of all recreation majors who seek to take upper-division courses. Recreation majors must also achieve a minimum cumulative university GPA of 2.25 to graduate with a B.S.Rec. degree.
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), an academic minor or 20 credits in an approved cognate area of study, the Department of HPERD core and the following coursework:
First Aid: Emergency Response or |
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Wilderness First Responder (or Emergency Responder Certification) (2-3 cr) |
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Introduction to Psychology (3 cr) |
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Developmental Psychology (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Recreation Professions (1 cr) |
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Recreation for People with Disabilities (3 cr) |
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Outdoor Leisure Pursuits (2 cr) |
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Recreation Activities (2 cr) |
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Historical Perspectives of Leisure and Society (3 cr) |
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Recreation Practicum (1 cr) |
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Leisure and the Aging Process (3 cr) |
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Trends and Legal Issues in Leisure Services (3 cr) |
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Design and Analysis of Research in HPERD (3 cr) |
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Recreation Program Planning and Marketing (1 cr) |
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Management of Leisure Services and Facilities (3 cr) |
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Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr) |
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Internship in Recreation (9 cr) |
Additional courses selected from the following (4 cr):
Professional Involvement in Recreation (1 cr) |
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Camp Leadership (3 cr) |
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Camp Counseling Practicum (2-3 cr) |
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Hospitality, Leisure, and Recreation Enterprises (3 cr) |
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Experiential Education (2 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Persuasive Writing (3 cr) |
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Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr) |
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Inquiry-Based Writing (3 cr) |
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Business Writing (3 cr) |
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Technical Writing (3 cr) |
One of the following (1-2 cr):
Water-Based Sports and Fitness Activities (1 cr) |
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PEP 244 |
Lifeguarding (2 cr) |
Aquatic Instructor's Course (2 cr) |
Four courses (only two may be B.I.P. courses, Dan 105 or PEB 106, 107) selected from Dan 105; PEB 106, 107, PEP 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, or 202; Rec 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, or 227 (4-5 cr)
Electives to total 128 cr for the degree