Health and Physical Education

The Division of Health and Physical Education offers courses that satisfy core curriculum requirements, HPE Division major and minor programs of study, requirements for other University majors, and general electives.

HPE Core Curriculum Requirements

To satisfy the health and physical education core requirement of the University, all students must complete a one-half credit computer course, HPE 110W - Personal Wellness , and complete an additional minimum of one and one-half credits from a menu of sports, fitness, recreational activity courses and/or dance technique courses from HPE 131W , HPE 132W , HPE 133W , HPE 141W  and/or from a menu of classroom course offerings in health and wellness as designated applicable to the HPE Core. Students may select any of the activity and technique courses offered, however, no specific activity or technique course may be repeated for credit except at a more advanced level. Students who have individual needs or are physically challenged may confer with HPE faculty to discuss selection of appropriate courses.

Note that the HPE Core requirement as outlined begins for students who enter BW in the 2004-2005 academic year.

Among objectives for the required HPE Core courses are the following:

• The development of essential knowledge in health and wellness issues especially as it may relate to leadership and advocacy for healthy lifestyles for individuals, families, and communities now and in the future.
• The development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values related to achieving and maintaining optimal levels of physical fitness and personal wellness.
• The development of motor abilities that contribute to skill, proficiency, ease, and grace in the control of one’s body.
• The development of worthy leisure-time recreational habits, skills, and attitudes.
• The development of an appreciation of the art and science of human movement both as a participant and as a spectator.

Diversity requirement of the Core Curriculum

HPE 423D  may be applied to the core diversity requirement.

Divisional Majors and Minors

For students planning to major in any one of the majors offered by the HPE Division, the Division recognizes the preceding objectives, explores the body of knowledge, and provides a foundation for students preparing to teach, coach, manage and/or pursue graduate study in areas related to the major. Majors are offered in physical education, sport management, athletic training, prephysical therapy, exercise science, health promotion and education. Academic minors are designed to supplement any academic major. Minors are offered in health promotion and education, child and family, athletic coaching, recreation, and personal wellness. Additional study is recommended beyond the minimum credits and required courses for each major and minor including HPE 050 , HPE 070X , special topic seminars, and honors courses.