Department of Physical Education

    Dr. John Ozmun, Chairperson
    Health and Human Performance Building
    Departmental Office: Room C-49
    E-Mail: pedept@indstate.edu

   The Department of Physical Education provides the opportunity for students to: (1) gain a teaching license;
   2) pursue a major in Sports Studies with specializations in adult fitness and exercise science; and (3) develop
   physical fitness and sports skills through activities offered in the General Education program. The department also
   offers endorsements and/or minors in areas such as coaching, dance, martial arts, and sports studies.

  DEGREE PROGRAMS

  Physical Education majors may earn either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. Candidates for
  these degrees should consult the University requirements for graduation, including General Education
  requirements, described in the University Catalog.

  Graduate program information is provided in the Graduate section of the School of HHP's web page.

  All departmental programs are highlighted by:

• Accreditation from the North Central Association for Teacher Education and the National Association of Physical Education;
• Opportunities for on-site learning experiences in education and professional areas of study;
• A nationally recognized faculty;
• Personal contact with faculty and other students in small to medium size classes of between 20 to 35 students;
• Laboratory experiences in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor learning; and
• Sports activity instruction in excellent facilities.

  Career Opportunities

   Graduates will find a growing demand for their skills and talents in a variety of movement and fitness based
   activity settings.
   Career opportunities are available in:

• teaching physical education at the elementary school level
• teaching and/or coaching at middle and high school levels
• corporate fitness programs
• hospital wellness programs
• cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation settings
• exercise and fitness leadership in public and private fitness centers
• personal training

  Areas of Study

• Physical Education All-Grade Major
• Physical Education Minor
• Physical Education Early Childhood, Kindergarten Primary, and Elementary Education Teaching Minor
• Coaching Education Minor
• Coaching Endorsement
• Physical Education Sports Studies Major with Specialization in Fitness or Exercise Science
• Sports Studies Minor
• Dance Minor
• Martial Arts Minor

   TEACHING CURRICULA

    Students should be thoroughly familiar with the requirements for the teaching curriculum and admission to the
    Teacher Education Program. Additionally, students will follow the School of Education's required sequence of
     professional courses and admission requirements. Refer to the School of Education and the Department of
    Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology in the University Catalog.

   Physical Education All Grade Major (52 semester hours)

    The teacher education major provides you with theoretical knowledge combined with practical application
     working with students in area schools. Beginning with your freshman year, you are progressively guided through
     learning experiences which prepare you for a career in teaching. Numerous opportunities are included in which
     you apply concepts of teaching in high school, middle school, and elementary school settings. The culmination of
     your program will be student teaching which provides a semester long teaching experience.

    You will enjoy small classes taught by professors recognized nationally for their expertise in teacher education.

    This major may be added to the All Grade Education Instructional License and its coverage is all grades.

    Required Skill Proficiencies (15 hours)

   One of the following: 107- 1 hr.; 108-1 hr.; 164-1 hr.; or swimming competency

    Required: 211-2 hrs.; 212-2 hrs.; 213-2 hrs.; 214-2 hrs.; 215-2 hrs.; 216-2 hrs.; 217-2 hrs.

 

    Theory and Methods (37 hours)

     Physical Education (35 semester hours) 201-1 hr.; 266-3 hrs.; 290-3 hrs.; 301-2 hrs.; 302-3 hrs.; 310-3
     hrs.; 366-3 hrs.; 380-4 hrs.; 430-2 hrs.; 442-3 hrs.; 466-3 hrs; 480-4 hrs.; ATTR 202, 1 hr.

     Coaching/Teaching (2 semester hours)

     Two hours of electives to be selected from 300-400 level courses in Physical Education.

      Required Cognate Courses (4-6 hours)

      Life Sciences 231-2 hrs.; 231L-1 hr.; 241-2-hrs.; 241L-1 hr. Or ; ATTR 210, 2 hrs.; PE 220, 2 hrs.

      Required Professional Education (5 hours)

      Physical Education.; 391-2 hrs.; and 497-3 hrs.

      Physical Education 391-2 hrs. is required in the All Grade Professional Sequence described in the Department
      of Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology, School of Education section of the catalog.

See the Undergraduate Catalog for specific information

    Teaching Minors Available include:

       Physical Education Minor (25 hours)

      This minor may be added to the Senior High-Junior High/Middle School or All Grade Instructional License; its
      coverage is grades 5-12. Physical Education Early Childhood, Kindergarten-Primary, and Elementary
      Education Minor (24 semester hours)

 

       This minor may be added to the Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten-Primary Education, and Elementary
       Education Instructional Licenses; coverage will be the level of the license.

      
       Coaching Education Minor (22 hours)

       This minor has been designed for the non-physical education major/minor. It is designed for other teacher
       education majors/minors who will be licensed teachers in the public schools. These future teachers may also be
       the major cadre of coaches within public schools by the turn-of-the-century. The Coaching Education Minor
       will prepare them for the  responsibilities of a coach.

      

       Coaching Endorsement (15 hours)

       A course of study which leads to licensure for coaching men's and women's interscholastic athletic teams in
       Indiana. This endorsement may be added to any Indiana Instructional License. Students who complete a major
       or minor in physical education including the courses Physical Education 401 and, 403, and 6 hours of
       prescribed coaching theory courses will have satisfied the coaching endorsement.

    Physical Education Sports Studies Major
    (52-55 semester hours)

     The Physical Education Sports Studies Major provides a cross discipline choice of courses to meet student
     career interests. This curriculum is designed specifically for students interested in careers such as fitness
     specialists, exercise physiologists, fitness center managers, and geriatric fitness specialists. The sports studies
     major blends basic knowledge with practical application. Coursework provides basic knowledge and a
     culminainating internship at a location of your choice anywhere in the United States gives you on-the-job
     experience. Well- equipped laboratories also provide you with the practical hands-on training in fitness
     assessment and sports performance analysis as well as give you the opportunity to pursue research projects as
     a degree option.

     Required courses (26-29 semester hours):

     201-1 hr.; 301-2 hrs.; 380-4 hrs.; 390-1 hr.; 480-4 hrs.; 490-3-6 hrs.; and five hours of physical
    education activity classes; Life Sciences 231--3 hrs., 241--3 hrs.; or Athletic Training 210-2 hrs. and
    Physical Education 220-2 hrs.

     Directed Electives in Physical Education (14 hours):

     At least 10 hours must be in upper division level courses.

     Support Courses (12 hours):

     Support courses are to be chosen from departments other than physical education and are to provide depth
     and/or breadth to the major.

    Minors Available in Sports Studies

     Sports Studies Minor (27-30 hours)

    The curriculum is designed specifically for students interested in careers such as martial arts, fitness instructor,
    and dance exercise instructor. A grade of C or better is required for all sports studies minor classes. In addition,
    each student must have an advisor in the Department of Physical Education.

     Required Courses (12-15 hours)

     Directed Electives (9 hours)

     Support Courses (6 hours)

     Dance Minor (24-27 hours)

    This curriculum is designed for students who are interested in studying dance with a concentration in other
    oriented or traditional forms of dance. This program will further orient the student with dance methodology.

    Required Theory (13 hours)

    Skill Proficiencies (6-9 hours)

    Directed Electives (5 hours required with advisor's approval)

    Martial Arts Option (30 hours)

     Required Theory (15 hours)

     Directed Electives (9 hours)

     Support Courses (6 hours)