Health and Physical Education An area of study in a growing career market Leaders in health and physical education have an enormous opportunity to work towards improving the health and well-being of the American populace. Poor lifestyle-associated health-behaviors such as physical inactivity and improper eating are major contributors to the development of chronic disease which accounts for 75% of our health care costs. The Health and Physical Education program develops dynamic leaders who will be prepared for post-graduate studies, health and fitness-related employment, and professional service in a variety of areas including recreation and fitness centers, corporate fitness facilities, lifestyle medicine facilities, personal training establishments, school-based programs and coaching positions. For students who are interested in graduate studies in the areas of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, the curriculum has been designed to focus on the undergraduate requirements for entry in to these graduate programs. The program is dedicated to innovative teaching, meaningful community and professional service, and creative scholarly endeavors. Our Health and Fitness Club and internship possibilities provide students with unique opportunities to serve and educate both within the Saint Peter’s community and beyond.
What can you expect as a Health and Physical Education major?
“A National Prevention Strategy has been developed to shift the nation from a focus on sickness and disease to one based on wellness and prevention.”
The Bachelor of Science Degree program in Health and Physical Education will: • Provide students with a solid foundation in the physical, social, and behavioral sciences as well as in the principles of teaching and learning to promote health and fitness. • Enhance one’s knowledge related to health information and issues as well as healthy lifestyle choices across the lifespan. • Prepare students for graduate study. • Integrate theory and practice through selected practical and field experiences. • Apply issues of social justice into an understanding of health and physical education issues. The program will enable students to: • Synthesize knowledge from the physical, social, behavioral and health sciences to roles in the fields of health, fitness, and physical education. • Acquire communication and leadership skills to serve as advocates for the promotion of health and fitness. • Enable students to acquire knowledge related to a wide range of contemporary health issues. • Use critical thinking skills and creativity to examine health-related topics and promote wellness. • Apply teaching and learning theories to physical and health education. • Utilize information technology and research skills in the study of health, fitness, sport, and physical education. • Acquire knowledge and skills related to motor learning and development, and instruction of individual, team and dual sports. • Incorporate ethical and legal concepts into the examination of issues in surrounding athletics, training, and health.
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Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education Major Requirements The Health and Physical Program offers a major in Health and Physical Education to prepare for employment in a number of venues, including commercial fitness, corporate health and fitness, and community recreation and health promotion. Students desiring a teaching certificate preparation program will include a series of courses through the education department for teaching certification eligibility in the State of New Jersey. Requirements for the Health and Physical Education Major Degree of Bachelor of Science (take all 56 credits) He-122 Nutrition in Health & Disease 3 He-271 Concepts of Public Health 3 Bi-171 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Bi-171L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Bi-172 Bi-172L
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Principles and Foundations of Physical Education Pe-240 Teaching of Skills Activities I Pe-241 Teaching of Skills Activities II Pe-352 Exercise Physiology I Pe-353 Exercise Physiology II Pe-310 Kinesiology Bi-486 Current Issues Health Education Pe-410 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport Pe-255 Fitness and Wellness Pe-311 Biomechanics Choose two He electives Choose two Pe electives
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Pe-103
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* 11 of the required credits for the major also count towards the Core Curriculum Requirements.
Eligibility for Physical Education and Health teaching certification in the State of New Jersey Eligibility for Physical Education and Health teaching certification in the State of New Jersey, applicants must complete a minimum of 30 credits in a coherent sequence in Physical Education with at least 12 of these credits completed at the advanced level of study; an additional 15 credits must be completed in Health. Transfer students who may be interested in completing a four-year degree in Health and Physical Education are encouraged to apply. University policy allows for the transfer of up to 60 credits, including half of the Health and Physical Education curriculum requirements. For course descriptions and additional information visit
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Requirements for Degree of Bachelor of Science for Undergraduate Health and Physical Education Majors interested in pursuing Graduate Degrees in the areas of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Nutrition, and Sports Medicine Required Major Courses: Pe-103 Principles and Foundations of Physical Education Bi-122 Nutrition in Health & Disease Ps-151 Introduction to Psychology Bi-171-171L Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I Bi-172-172L Principles of Anatomy & Physiology II Pe-255 Fitness & Wellness He-271 Concepts in Public Health Pe-311 Biomechanics Pe-310 Kinesiology Pe-352 Exercise Physiology Pe-353 Exercise Physiology II Pe-360 Sports Medicine Pe-410 Legal & Ethical Issues in Sports Bi-486 Current Issues in Health Education Pe-498 Internship Pe-499 Internship
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* Meets core requirement as well as major requirement
Approved Major Elective Courses: Choose two Bi-340 Pathophysiology Bi-450 Microbiology Pe-200 Adapted Physical Education
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One of the following: Pe-301 Technology in Health and Fitness He-301 Technology in Health and Fitness
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Free Electives to consider: AT LEAST 6 MORE CREDITS NEEDED TO MAKE 60 Bi-183-184-185-186 General Biology I & II with labs Ch-131-131L-132-132L General Chemistry I & II with labs Pc-185-186-187-188 General Physics I & II with labs
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