Additional Kinesiology Catalog Information

Health (HLTH) Undergraduate Programs

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Programs of the Department of Kinesiology. Also see School of Health and Human Services descriptions and requirements.

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

BS – Athletic Training
BS – Community Health
BS – Health/Physical Education
BS – Physical Education
BS – Recreation and Sports Management
BES – Physical Education
Minor – Athletic Coaching
- Community Health
- Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education

Program admission and performance requirements

Admission to
BS – Athletic Training,

2.50 GPA or higher overall
more detailed information at program Web site

BS – Physical Education, BES – Physical Education, BS – Community Health, and BS – Health/Physical Education

2.50 GPA or higher overall

Admission to
BS – Recreation and Sports Management

completion of REC 133 or 12 credits of the core
2.50 GPA or higher in courses at SCSU

Admission – Teacher Education [excluding BES]

grades of “C” or better in ENGL 191 and CMST 192
2.50 GPA or higher overall
completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours, with at least 12 semester hours in residence at SCSU
submission of scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test. Effective September 1, 2010, ETS Praxis I & II teacher licensure tests (Basic Skills and Content and Pedagogy) will be replaced by Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE) tests.

Academic Standing for BS – Athletic Training, BS – Community Health, and BS – Recreation and Sports Management

grade of “C” or better in each major course

BS – Physical Education

BS – Health/Physical Education

grade of “C-” or better in each major course
2.50 GPA or higher overall

Graduation – Teacher Education [excluding BES]

2.50 GPA or higher overall
more information in sections on Teacher Education

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

120 credits
40 credits in Liberal Education
45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
30 credits in residence at SCSU
2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

(See this section and the section on the School of Health and Human Services for more information.)

Interim Chairperson: Laura Finch
Faculty: Antunez, Bacharach, Conkell, Finch, Heck, Martin, Picconatto, Sheehan, Street, Tarr, Ulferts.

The Department of Kinesiology offers an array of undergraduate and graduate programs for students interested in either teaching or non-teaching careers in health, physical education, recreation or sport science related professions.

Early contact by interested students with the department chairperson and/or designee is highly encouraged. Transfer courses must be approved by the chairperson and/or designee for major/minor/licensure programs.

Students are responsible for either furnishing their own equipment and/or supplies or renting equipment for the following courses: PESS 115, 200, 201, 202, 204, 275. Special fees are required for the following courses: HLTH 446; PESS 200, 201, 204, 210, 222, 271, 275.

Contact the Kinesiology Department chairperson/designee regarding MTLE restricted courses for teaching majors. Details regarding each program are available by visiting the department Web site at http://www.stcloudstate.edu/hperss/.

The health component of the Department of Kinesiology offers programs designed to meet the needs of individuals and agencies associated with health and safety. The programs within the component include community health majors and minors.

Approximately one-third of the necessary credits for programs in the department may be accepted in transfer.

Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better for admission to the B.S. major program in Community Health. Must complete all major courses with a grade of "C-" or better.

In order to be eligible for the internship placement all prospective Community Health Interns must be admitted to the program, must have completed at least 70% of their Community Health major courses, must have taken HLTH 220, HLTH 430 and HLTH 481. Must be interviewed and accepted by the agency selected for the Internship before completing the Internship Application that needs to be accompanied by an official transcript. Also, interns must have at least 2.5 GPA overall and a 2.5 GPA in the Community Health major.

Bachelor of Science

Community Health Major (51)

Required (42): HLTH 210, 215, 220, 305, 405, 430, 446, 475, 481, 482, 484. Choose from PESS 249 and 349, or BIOL 202 and 204; choose from STAT 229 or SOC 304.
Electives (9): Choose from the following: HLTH 250, 255, 350, 412, 430, 446; BIOL 206, 262, 266, 312, 332, 362; PHIL 481; POL 380; PSY 345; SOC 160, 475; GERO 208.

Community Health Minor (25)
PESS 249; HLTH 210, 215, 220, 305, 481, 482, 484. Plus 4 elective credits with consent of adviser.

Health/Physical Education Major (52)

HPE 100, 207, 295, 298, 310, 320, 375, 376, 407, 420, 434, 438, 439, 447, 457, PESS 249, 300, 312, 461. To be eligible to be admitted to major, students must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA, students must complete HPE 100, 295, 298, and PESS 249. Students applying to the major must submit an essay, receiving a minimum of 7/10 on a writing rubric (see Department for specific instructions) and students must successfully complete an interview (see Department for specific instructions). Courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade. Only letter grades of "C-" or better will be accepted for the major program. Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE) Basic Skills Test must be taken before enrollment into the program's methods classes (HPE 375, 376, 438, 439). All areas of MTLE Basic Skills Test must be passed before enrolling in HPE 457. All courses in the Health/Physical Education Teacher Education major must be taken prior to student teaching. Students must show evidence of a Water Safety Instructor certification and have a current certification in Responding to Emergencies or equivalent for student teaching. MTLE Pedagogy and Content Area Test(s) must be successfully completed prior to applying for a Minnesota teaching license.