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Physical Education and Sport Science (PESS) Undergraduate Programs

327 HALENBECK HALL/(320) 308-4251
www.stcloudstate.edu/hperss

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

A variety of courses are offered for the teaching and non-teaching majors, minors and licensures in physical education and sport science related fields, as well as the all university requirement in lifelong health and fitness.

Physical education and sport science majors require a 2.5 GPA for admission to the major.

Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education major are required to have a 2.5 GPA for admission into the major, and must maintain at least the 2.5 GPA to remain in the major. If the student drops below a 2.5, they must re-apply to the program.

Bachelor of Science

The Athletic Training major prepares graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer. The technical standards and admission requirements may be viewed at the department Web site (http://www.stcloudstate.edu/hperss). Grades of "C" or better are required in major classes; all courses within the major must be taken A-F only.

Athletic Training Major (52)
HLTH 210, 215, 395, 406, 412; PESS 249, 303, 304, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 313, 314, 315, 316, 349, 405, 448, 449, 456.

PESS 303, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 313, 314, 315, 316, and 405 must be taken at SCSU (no course transfer, arranged class, independent study, assessment of prior learning or credit by examination acceptable). PESS 303 requires a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per week observation in the athletic training rooms. PESS 307, 308, 309, 310 and 311 each require a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments.

Bachelor of Elective Studies

Physical Education Major - Non-teaching (36)
Completion of 36 credits with approval of department.

Bachelor of Science

Physical Education Major (45)
PESS 249, 300, 312, 333, 461, HPE 100, 207, 295, 298, 320, 375, 376, 407, 434, 447.  To be eligible to be admitted to PE 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 taken in the major, including lifetime leisure activities must be taken for a letter grade. Only 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).  All areas of MTLE Basic Skills Test must be passed before enrolling in HPE 457.   All courses in the Physical Education Teacher Education major must be taken prior to student teaching. Students must show evidence of a Water Safety Instruction 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.

Program Dispositions must all be at a minimum of "2" prior to entering HPE 457.  Any candidate who does not successfully navigate Disposition remediation or has received a second score of "0" or "1" in the same area will be removed from the program and may not re-apply for one complete academic year.

Athletic Coaching Minor* (21)
Required: PESS 206, 249, 304, 339, 456.
Select two: PESS 221, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260.
Select one: PESS 355, 408, 491.
Electives: 3 credits from the following: PESS 300, 355, 408, 349, 448, 449, 450, 491, or any officiating/judging course (PESS 305, 306, 321, 324, 326).

*This minor includes the current Minnesota coaching requirements for men and women.

Developmental/Adapted Physical Education Minor (25)
Interested students must complete: Bachelor of Science degree with a physical education teaching major; the teacher education requirements; SPED 203, 431; and PESS 300, 312, 369, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465.