Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (BSPE) provides a broad-based foundation of physical education including: scientific foundations, psychological and cultural aspects, assessment and testing methods, trends, and development of a variety of physical activities. The students are required to think critically, write clearly, and speak articulately.
The BSPE degree will prepare graduates to work in a variety of settings with diverse individuals and communities. The program prepares students for employment in fitness programs in hospitals and the community, corporate fitness/wellness programs, private fitness facilities, and school physical education programs. In addition, the programs prepare individuals to be eligible to sit for certification as a personal trainer or health/fitness instructor from the American College of Sports Medicine or as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or NSCA - Certified Personal trainer from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Program Outcomes
The Physical Education major prepares the graduate to be able to:
· Demonstrate orally and in writing, knowledge and understanding of physical education content and disciplinary concepts related to the development of a physically educated person.
· Use effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to enhance learning and engagement in physical activity.
· Understand movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tasks as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
· Understand movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tasks as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
· Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
· Communicate effectively with students, professionals, and families.
· Promote health fitness behavior appropriate in a diverse society respecting individual and cultural differences and meeting the needs and interests of the individual.
· Plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to develop physically educated individuals based on national and state standards.
· Perform in ethically sensitive ways and provide physical education and counseling for clients, families, and communities.
· Use a variety of assessments aligned with national and state standards and state and local goals.
· Critique and consistently use research to improve practice
· Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenges, self-expression, and/or social interaction
· Be a lifelong learner who collaborates with others to improve physical fitness for all and enhance the professional culture of the discipline.
Background Checks
Clinical agencies utilized by the School of Health and Human Services may require criminal background and/or drug screening prior to acceptance of the student into the clinical facilities. Students who do not pass the criminal background check and/or drug test may be unable to attend the clinical course and therefore may be unable to complete the program of study. Any fee or cost associated with background checks and/or drug testing is the responsibility of the student.
Requirements
Degree Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education degree, students must complete at least 180 quarter unites as articulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University and 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level. In the absence of transfer credit, additional general electives may be necessary to satisfy total units for the degree. Refer to the section on undergraduate admission procedures for specific information regarding admission and evaluation.
General Education Program Requirements
The general education program consists of a minimum of 70.5 quarter units. Of the 70.5 units, students must complete at least 4.5 units at the upper-division level and 4.5 units in diversity enriched coursework. A plus (+) indicates a diversity enriched offering.
AREA A: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
Category 1 – Writing
(10.5 quarter units required)
ENG 100 Effective College English I (3 quarter units)
ENG 101 Effective College English II (3 quarter units)
(Prerequisite: ENG 100/101)
ENG 240 Advanced Composition
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)
Category 2 – Speech and Communication
(4.5 quarter units)
COM 100 Effective Communication
AREA B: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING
(4.5 quarter units required)
See the general Education section of the catalog for applicable courses
AREA C: INFORMATION LITERACY
(4.5 quarter units required)
ILR 260 Information Literacy and Report Writing
(Prerequisite: ENG 100/101)
AREA D: ARTS AND HUMANITIES
(Minimum 13.5 quarter units)
See the General Education section of the catalog for applicable courses
AREA E: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(13.5 quarter units required)
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology (+)
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)
PSY 100 Principles of Psychology
HIS 350 Cultural Diversity (+)
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)
AREA F: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(18 quarter units required)
SCI 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
(Recommended: prior completion of SCI 100 & 100A, SCI 101 & 101A, or equivalent courses.)
SCI 201A Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I (1.5 quarter units)
(Prerequisite: SCI 201)
SCI 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
(Recommended: Prior completion of SCI 201 & 201A, SCI 100 & SCI 100A, SCI 101 & 101A, or equivalent courses.)
SCI 202A Human Anatomy and Physiology II (1.5 quarter units)
(Prerequisite: SCI 202)
SCI 203 Introduction to Microbiology
(Recommended: Prior completion of SCI 201 & 201A, SCI 202 & SCI 202A, SCI 100 & SCI100A, SCI 101 & 101A, or equivalent courses.)
SCI 203A Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory (1.5 quarter units)
(Prerequisite: SCI 203)
AREA G: MODERN LANGUAGE
(Minimum 9 quarter units)
See the General Education section of the catalog for applicable courses
Preparation for the Major
(2 courses; 9.0 quarter units)
HED 100 Personal Health
HED 110 First Aid and CPR
Requirements for the Major
(11 courses; 49.5 quarter units)
PHY 300 History & Foundations of Physical Education
(Prerequisites: Preparation for the major courses)
PHY 305 Exercise Physiology
(Prerequisites: SCI 201, 201A, 202, 202A)
PHY 310 Fundamentals of Movement
(Prerequisites: PHY 305 Exercise Physiology)
PHY 315 Dance Activities
PHY 320 Sports Psychology
(Prerequisites: PSY 100)
PHY 325 Sociology of Sports
(Prerequisites: SOC 100)
PHY 400 Measurement and evaluation in Physical Education
(Prerequisites: PHY 300, PHY 305, and PHY 310)
PHY 405 Physical Education Activities
PHY 420 Introduction to Adaptive Physical Education
PHY 440 Standards Based Physical Education
PHY 490 Physical Education Capstone Project
(Prerequisites: Completion of 40 quarter unites of courses in the major)
Upper-Division Electives
(5 course; 22.5 quarter units)
Students must complete a minimum of 22.5 quarter unites of upper-division electives to fulfill the upper-division unit requirements for the BSPE. The following are strongly recommended:
PHY 410 Physical Education for Elementary Students
PHY 415 Physical Education for Secondary Students
SMG 430 Introduction to Sports Management
SMG 434 Principles and Problems of Coaching
SMG 435 Legal Aspects of Sports Administration