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Health and Physical Education (teaching)

Overview

Mission Statement

Kinesiology is a broad-based discipline offering educational opportunities in diverse areas, including exercise science, health & fitness, health and physical education teacher education, and coaching. The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Jamestown provides exceptional instruction and learning experiences that play a vital role in the holistic development of students. Through the academic disciplines, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to apply the concepts of physical activity and healthy living in a variety of professional settings. Students will be prepared to pursue a career in the fields of fitness, teaching, or coaching, or continue in graduate studies in exercise physiology, physical therapy, athletic training, or related fields.

A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.

Requirements

Core Courses – Health and Fitness Education

KNS 111Beginning Swimming

1
KNS 182Introduction to Kinesiology

2
KNS 183Personal Health and Wellness

3
 
KNS 207Beginning Weight Training and Fitness

1
or
KNS 208Intermediate Weight Training and Fitness

1
 
KNS 215Social and Contemporary Dance I

1
or
KNS 216Social and Contemporary Dance II

1
 
KNS 217Essentials Anatomy and Physiology I

3
KNS 218Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology II

3
KNS 240Nutrition and Wellness

2
KNS 260Technology Integration in Physical Education, Health, and Fitness

3
KNS 261Methods and Activities for Teaching Elementary Physical Education

3
KNS 262Middle School Activities and Materials

2
KNS 263High School Activities and Materials

2
KNS 264Teaching Fitness Education

2
KNS 305Curriculum, Standards, and Assessment PE

3
KNS 309Basic Biomechanics

3
KNS 311Motor Learning and Development

3
KNS 346Adaptive Physical Education

2
KNS 360Methods in Health Education

3
KNS 361Methods in Physical Education

4
KNS 385Sport First Aid and Injury Care

3
KNS 402Exercise Physiology

3
KNS 404Exercise Physiology Lab

1
PSYC 373Psychology of Human Sexuality

3
Total Credit Hours:56

All Education majors must pursue the Bachelor of Arts General Education requirements. Additionally, certain General Education courses are mandated for Education majors. Education candidates are required to take the following General Education courses and not select an alternative from other courses within that General Education category. See the Teacher Education section.

Health & Physical Education Majors must also take co-requirements for teacher certification as required by the Teacher Education Council. See the Teacher Education section.

Plan of Study

Outcomes

  1. Health and Physical Education candidates demonstrate an understanding of common and specialized content, scientific and theoretical foundations, health literacy, digital literacy skills, and behavior change, for the delivery of effective K-12 health and physical education standards for the purpose of instilling health behaviors in all learners.
  2. Health and Physical Education candidates are physically literate individuals who can demonstrate skillful performance in physical education content areas and health-enhancing levels of fitness.
  3. Health and Physical Education candidates apply content and foundational knowledge to plan and implement meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state, and national standards for K-12 Health and Physical Education. Candidates plan and use a range of instructional technology, resources and accommodations and/or modifications that support the needs of all learners regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, cognitive ability and physical ability.
  4. Health and Physical Education candidates engage students in meaningful learning experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills. They use communication, feedback, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.
  5. Health and Physical Education candidates select and implement appropriate assessments to engage all learners, monitor students’ progress, provide meaningful feedback, and guide decision making related to instruction and learning.
  6. Health and physical education candidates demonstrate behaviors essential to becoming effective professionals. They exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent practices; seek opportunities for continued professional development; and demonstrate knowledge of promotion/advocacy strategies for physical education, expanded physical activity opportunities, and health promotion and support the development of health and physically literate individuals.

The Teacher Education program has adopted the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards as its program outcomes. These standards have been adopted by a majority of states, including North Dakota. Candidates in the UJ Teacher Education program will demonstrate competency in the ten InTASC standards, which are:

  1. Learner Development
  2. Learning Differences
  3. Learning Environments
  4. Content Knowledge
  5. Application of Content
  6. Assessment
  7. Planning for Instruction
  8. Instructional Strategies
  9. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
  10. Leadership and Collaboration