OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Health and Physical Education Major (B.S.Ed.) |
Major code BS8194*
Patton College of Education
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4400
www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences/physical-ed
Hyun-Ju Oh, contact person
oh@ohio.edu
Program Overview
A major in Health and Physical Education (HPE) prepares students for careers as HPE teachers for children and youth grades pre-kindergarten through twelve (PreK-12 teaching license). Once admitted to the HPE major (BS8194), students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
*This program was previously BS8179 which awarded the Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education. Pending Board of Trustees approval (anticipated June 2024), the new program code will be BS8194 and will award the Bachelor of Science in Education effective the 2024-25 catalog year.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No special or selective requirements. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs in 103 Patton Hall for more information on this process. Upon acceptance into the HPE major, the next step is Admission to Teacher Candidacy.
Admission to Teacher Candidacy
Generally, teacher candidates apply for admission to Teacher Candidacy during the second semester of their first year.
Requirements
These requirements are subject to change.
- Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. (New Transfer Students: Transfer CUM GPA may be considered towards Teacher Candidacy)
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course: EDTE 1000 - Introduction to Teacher Education , ENG 1510 - Writing and Rhetoric I , PSY 1010 - General Psychology
- Submission of test scores on one of the following assessments. Students only need to take and submit scores for one of the following tests, not all three: a) PRAXIS CORE (Academic Skills for Educators) Test, b) ACT, or c) SAT
- Submission of the results of a background check through BCI and FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D
Admission to Advanced Standing
After successfully completing the 2000-level block teacher candidates must apply for Advanced Standing to become eligible to take courses at the 3000- and 4000-level in the Patton College of Education. Students must receive a C (2.0) or higher in all HPE Teacher Candidacy courses and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
External Transfer Admission
No special or selective requirements. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs in 103 Patton Hall for more information on this process. Upon acceptance into the HPE major, the next step is Admission to Teacher Candidacy.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
A degree in HPE prepares students to teach HPE from prekindergarten through grade twelve. Ohio teacher licensure is dependent upon students’ scores on sections of the Ohio Assessments for Educators exam (Assessment of professional knowledge, multi-age and physical education content knowledge, and Health content knowledge). Aside from a teaching career in HPE, a bachelor’s of science in HPE prepares students for employment in a variety of physical activity settings and provides a foundation for graduate level programs (e.g., coaching interscholastic athletics, youth services, campus, etc.).
Requirements
University-wide Graduation Requirements
Ohio University requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree. However, the HPE major requires a minimum of 123 semester hours. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide page.
Major and Teacher Candidacy Requirements
- Achieve a cumulative GPA of a 2.75 or higher throughout all coursework within the program for graduation requirements
- Repeat a course if a grade below a C (2.0) is received in a course required of the major
- Complete all skill and fitness program assessments
- Demonstrate appropriate levels of professionalism (assessed throughout the program)
Pre-Teacher Candidacy and Related Requirements
Complete the following courses with a C (2.0) or better:
- BIOS 1030 - Human Biology I:Basic Principles Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 1000 - Introduction to Teacher Education Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 1510 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2020 - Introduction to Health and Lifestyle Choices Credit Hours: 3
- PETE 1260 - Skill and Fitness for Coaches and Physical Educators Credit Hours: 3
- PETE 2100 - Physical Activity and Sport Leadership Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Major Required Courses
Complete the following courses with a C (2.0) or better:
- BIOS 2030 - Human Biology II: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 2035 - Human Biology II Laboratory: Functional Anatomy Credit Hours: 1
- EXPH 1490 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 3200 - Biomechanics Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 3205 - Biomechanics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- HLTH 2000 - Introduction to Public Health Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2030 - Foundations in Health Education Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2040 - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2050 - Preventing HIV and STIs Credit Hours: 3
- PAW 1301 - Fundamentals of Swimming Credit Hours: 1
- PETE 2000 - Cultural Perspectives and Physical Activity Credit Hours: 3
- PETE 3090 - Tests and Measurements Credit Hours: 3
- PETE 3100 - Principles, Theories and Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education Credit Hours: 4
- PETE 3400 - Design and Application of Movement through Games Credit Hours: 3
- PETE 3401 - Techniques and Tactics of Sport Credit Hours: 3
- PETE 3700 - Methods of Teaching Adolescent and Young Adult Physical Education & Health Credit Hours: 4
- PETE 4000 - Curriculum and Instruction for Physical Education and Health Education Credit Hours: 3
- PETE 4050 - Motor Learning Credit Hours: 3
- RSP 2750 - Inclusive Recreation, Physical Activity, and Sport Credit Hours: 3
Teacher Candidacy Required Courses
Complete the following courses after admission to Teacher Candidacy:
- EDTE 2000 - Learning and Human Development Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2010 - Characteristics of Learners Receiving Services and Supports under IDEA Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2020 - Field Experience in Education Credit Hours: 1
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Upon successful completion of the above three courses, you must seek admission to Patton College of Education Advanced Standing. This requires attending an Advanced Standing Meeting in Patton Hall and completing an application. For more information on Advanced Standing, please visit the Patton College website .
Complete the following courses after admission to Advanced Standing
- EDPL 3600 - Field Experience Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- EDTE 2300 - Education and Cultural Diversity Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 4200 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas Credit Hours: 3
Professional Internship in Teaching
All HPE and professional education course work must be completed before candidates can register for the following required courses. A professional internship application must be submitted at least one semester prior to the professional internship. This application can be accessed online at the Patton College of Education website. The application must be submitted by November 1 to the professional internship coordinator in the Patton College of Education.
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in EDPL 4650:
- EDPL 4610 - Professional Internship in Middle Childhood Credit Hours: 6
- EDPL 4630 - Professional Internship in Adolescence to Young Adult Credit Hours: 6
- EDPL 4650 - Professional Internship Seminar Credit Hours: 3
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State of Ohio Licensure Requirements:
Teacher candidates will take the three Ohio Assessments for Educators tests listed below during the Professional Internship or in the summer before:
- Assessment of Knowledge: Multi-Age
- Physical Education Content Knowledge
- Health Content Knowledge
For more information on the above tests, please visit the Ohio Assessments for Educators website .
BRICKS Requirements
The following OHIO BRICKS requirements are not met by completing the HPE major’s required courses. Students will want to select additional coursework to meet these requirements:
- Arch: Constructed World (3 credit hours)
- Foundation: Quantitative Reasoning (3 credit hours)
- Pillar: Arts (3 credit hours)
- Pillar: Human Texts & Contexts (3 credit hours)
- Arch: Natural World (3 credit hours)
- Foundation: Advanced Writing (3 credit hours)