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Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Undergraduate Curricular Requirements

Athletic Training (B.S.P.E.)

Dance (B.S.Dan.)

Exercise Science and Health (B.S.P.E.)

Physical Education (B.S.Ed.)

Recreation (B.S.Rec.)

Courses required in all majors in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance:

CTE 111

Computer Skills or approved elective (3 cr)

HPRD 201

Physical Activity, Wellness & Behavior Change (3 cr)

HPRD 210

Meaning of Movement and Injury Prevention (2 cr)

HPRD 350

Behavior Change in Physical Activity (1 cr)

HPRD 351

Social and Environmental Aspects of Physical Activity (1 cr)

HPRD 429

Leadership, Pedagogy and Programming in Physical Activity (3 cr)

HPRD 486

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):

Biol 120

Human Anatomy (4 cr)

Biol 121

Human Physiology (4 cr)

FCS 205

Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr)

FCS 305

Nutrition Related to Fitness and Sport (2 cr)

H&S 232

Medical Terminology (2 cr)

H&S 245

Introduction to Athletic Injuries (3 cr)

H&S 288

First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr)

H&S 462

General Medicine for Physically Active Individuals (1 cr)

H&S 463

Pharmacology for Physically Active Individuals (1 cr)

H&S 464

Athletic Training Lower Extremity Evaluation (3 cr)

H&S 466

Athletic Training Upper Extremity Evaluation (3 cr)

H&S 467

Athletic Training Rehabilitation (3 cr)

H&S 468

Athletic Training Modalities (3 cr)

H&S 469

Athletic Training Organization and Administration (3 cr)

H&S 470

Seminar in Athletic Training (2 cr)

PEP 101

Introduction to Athletic Training (1 cr)

PEP 300

Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (3 cr)

PEP 418

Physiology of Exercise (3 cr)

PEP 455

Design & Analysis of Research in HPERD (3 cr)

PEP 493

Fitness Assessment and Prescription (3 cr)

One of the following (3 cr):

Engl 207

Persuasive Writing (3 cr)

Engl 208

Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr)

Engl 209

Inquiry-Based Writing (3 cr)

Engl 313

Business Writing (3 cr)

Engl 317

Technical Writing (3 cr)

Clinical Experiences (10 cr):

H&S 390

Athletic Training High School Clinical Experience (1 cr)

H&S 391

Athletic Training Sports Medicine Clinical Experience (1 cr)

H&S 392

Athletic Training General Medical & Orthopedic Clinical Experience (1 cr)

PEP 171

Athletic Training Clinical Experience I – Observation (1 cr)

PEP 272

Athletic Training Clinical Experience II (1 cr)

PEP 273

Athletic Training Clinical Experience III (1 cr)

PEP 371

Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV (1 cr)

PEP 372

Athletic Training Clinical Experience V (1 cr)

PEP 471

Athletic Training Clinical Experience VI (1 cr)

PEP 472

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:

Biol 120

Human Anatomy (4 cr)

Dan 101

First Year/Transfer Student Orientation (1 cr)

Dan 210

Dance Theatre (2 semesters) (4 cr)

Dan 216 or Dan 416

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)

Dan 320

Labanotation (3 cr)

Dan 321

Dance Pedagogy (3 cr)

Dan 360

Children's Dance (1 cr)

Dan 384

Dance Composition I (3 cr)

Dan 385

Dance Composition II (2 cr)

Dan 410

Pre-professional Dance Theatre (2 semesters) (4 cr)

Dan 412

Dance Theatre Choreography (1 cr)

Dan 421

Dance History (3 cr)

Dan 422

Labanalysis (2-3 cr)

Dan 490

Senior Project (3 cr)

PEP 300

Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (2 cr)

PEP 360

Motor Behavior (3 cr)

Two of the following courses (2 cr):

MusA 114

Studio Instruction (voice or piano) (1 cr, max arr)

MusA 145

Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (1 cr)

MusA 146

Piano Class for Music Majors/Minors (1 cr)

MusA 147-148

Voice Class (1 cr)

MusA 365

Chamber Ensemble (1 cr, max arr)

One of the following courses (2-3 cr):

The 105

Basics of Performance (3 cr)

The 202

Costume Design (3 cr)

The 205

Lighting Design (3 cr)

The 320

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.

Biol 120

Human Anatomy (4 cr)

Biol 121

Human Physiology (4 cr)

FCS 205

Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr)

H&S 288

First Aid: Emergency Response (or current Emergency Response or First Aid/CPR certification) (2 cr)

H&S 450

Critical Health Issues (3 cr)

H&S 451

Psychosocial Determinants of Health (3 cr)

H&S 490

Health Promotion (3 cr)

PEP 100

Introduction to Sport Sciences (1 cr)

PEP 300

Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (3 cr)

PEP 360

Motor Behavior (3 cr)

PEP 418

Physiology of Exercise (3 cr)

PEP 455

Design & Analysis of Research in HPERD (3 cr)

PEP 493

Fitness Assessment and Prescription or

PEP 305

Applied Sports Psychology (3 cr)

PEP 495

Practicum (3 cr)

PEP 498

Internship in Exercise Science & Health
(summer preferred) (9 cr)

PE activity/skill classes (see advisor for selection) (5 cr)

One of the following (3 cr):

Engl 207

Persuasive Writing (3 cr)

Engl 208

Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr)

Engl 209

Inquiry-Based Writing (3 cr)

Engl 313

Business Writing (3 cr)

Engl 317

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)

Dan 105

Dance (1 cr)

Dan 360

Children's Dance (1 cr)

PEB 108

Water-Based Sports and Fitness Activities (1 cr)

PEP 107

Movement Fundamentals (1 cr)

Individual Skill Courses (All to be completed prior to or concurrent with Pedagogy course sequence)

PEP 132

Skill and Analysis of Tennis, Pickleball, and Badminton (1 cr)

PEP 133

Skill and Analysis of Golf, Softball and Archery (1 cr)

PEP 134

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)

PEP 135

Skill and Analysis of Basketball and Volleyball (1 cr)

PEP 136

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)

PEP 243

Recreation Activities (2 cr)

Rec 125

Outdoor Leisure Pursuits (2 cr)

Foundation Courses

Biol 120

Human Anatomy (4 cr)

Biol 121

Human Physiology (4 cr)

H&S 288

First Aid: Emergency Response (or current Emergency Response and CPR certification at the time of graduation) (2 cr)

PEP 161

Introduction to Physical Education (1 cr)

PEP 300

Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (2 cr)

PEP 360

Motor Behavior (3 cr)

PEP 380

Assessment & Research in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr)

PEP 418

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.

PEP 412

Elementary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr)

PEP 414

Proseminar in Physical Education (1 cr)

PEP 421

Secondary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr)

PEP 424

Adapted Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (2 cr)

PEP 440

Curriculum & Administration in Physical Activity Pedagogy (1 cr)

General College of Education Requirements

EDCI 201

Contexts of Education (2 cr)

EDCI 301

Learning, Development, and Assessment (3 cr)

EDCI 302

Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners (4 cr)

EDCI 401

Internship Seminar (1 cr)

EDCI 463

Literacy Methods for Content Learning (3 cr)

EDSP 300

Educating for Exceptionalities (2 cr)

PEP 484

Internship in Physical Education Teaching (14 cr)

Psyc 101

Intro to Psychology or

Psyc 305

Developmental Psychology (3 cr)

Advanced Composition Requirement (Select one of the following) (3 cr):

Engl 207

Persuasive Writing (3 cr)

Engl 208

Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr)

Engl 209

Inquiry-Based Writing (3 cr)

Engl 313

Business Writing (3 cr)

Engl 317

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:

H&S 288

First Aid: Emergency Response or

Rec 290

Wilderness First Responder (or Emergency Responder Certification) (2-3 cr)

Psyc 101

Introduction to Psychology (3 cr)

Psyc 305

Developmental Psychology (3 cr)

Rec 102

Introduction to Recreation Professions (1 cr)

Rec 110

Recreation for People with Disabilities (3 cr)

Rec 125

Outdoor Leisure Pursuits (2 cr)

Rec 243

Recreation Activities (2 cr)

Rec 260

Historical Perspectives of Leisure and Society (3 cr)

Rec 280

Recreation Practicum (1 cr)

Rec 365

Leisure and the Aging Process (3 cr)

Rec 410

Trends and Legal Issues in Leisure Services (3 cr)

Rec 455

Design and Analysis of Research in HPERD (3 cr)

Rec 487

Recreation Program Planning and Marketing (1 cr)

Rec 493

Management of Leisure Services and Facilities (3 cr)

Rec 495

Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr)

Rec 498

Internship in Recreation (9 cr)

Additional courses selected from the following (4 cr):

Rec 208

Professional Involvement in Recreation (1 cr)

Rec 254

Camp Leadership (3 cr)

Rec 256

Camp Counseling Practicum (2-3 cr)

Rec 340

Hospitality, Leisure, and Recreation Enterprises (3 cr)

Rec 420

Experiential Education (2 cr)

One of the following (3 cr):

Engl 207

Persuasive Writing (3 cr)

Engl 208

Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr)

Engl 209

Inquiry-Based Writing (3 cr)

Engl 313

Business Writing (3 cr)

Engl 317

Technical Writing (3 cr)

One of the following (1-2 cr):

PEB 108

Water-Based Sports and Fitness Activities (1 cr)

PEP 244

Lifeguarding (2 cr)

PEP 266

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