Health and Physical Education
McNeal 137
541-552-6236
Donna Mills, Chair
The programs in the Department of Health and Physical Education are an integral part of the School of Social Science, Education, Health and Physical Education. Their function is to prepare professionals for careers in physical therapy and health promotion or fitness management. Selected Health and Physical Education Department courses are open to all SOU students. Special-interest courses have been developed for non-majors. The department also offers a service program with activity courses for students in any major.
Degrees
BA or BS in Health and Physical Education
BA or BS in Interdisciplinary Studies: Pre-Physical Therapy
Graduate Program
The graduate program in health and physical education is usually offered in conjunction with the Education Department and is a part of the standard licensing plan. Health and Physical education are areas of concentration within the graduate degree program in education. The choice of course varies somewhat according to the indicidual needs of students and is therefore prescribed by advisement.
Graduate degree programs with health and physical education as major components are also available (see Master's Degrees in School Areas on page 164). The program may be tailored to meet the goals of students who wish to combine studies in health and physical education with other academic areas. Such a program does not necessarily lead to licensing or certification.
Professional Affiliations
Faculty in the Department of Health and Physical Education maintain professional memberships and actively participate in the following organizations: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD); Northwest District-AAHPERD; Oregon Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD); National Athletic Trainers Association; the National Association of Underwater Instructors; and the American College of Sports Medicine. SOU’s athletic programs are governed by the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Each summer, the National Collegiate Athletic Association sponsors the National Youth Sports Program, providing an opportunity for health and physical education students to work in an activity-based program.
Student Expenses and Insurance
Southern Oregon University does not provide accident insurance. Students and others using the health, physical education, and athletic facilities for classes, intramurals, club sports, and recreation are urged to purchase a policy at the time of registration if they do not have their own insurance coverage. Special fees vary by term and class.
Choosing a Major
Students must be admitted to the major, which usually occurs at the end of the second term of the sophomore year. Admission requires the following:
- Completion of Core 101, 102, 103.
- Completion of two terms of Physiology and Human Anatomy with a minimum grade of C-.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for all coursework completed.
- A GPA of at least 2.5 for all coursework completed in the major.
Requirements for Major
- Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 21.
- Complete all coursework for the major (77 credits).
- Complete courses within the major that satisfy the writing and capstone experience requirements of the major.
- Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in all courses taken for the major.
Required Courses
(77 credits)
| Majors Orientation (HE/PE 160) | 1 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III (Bi 231, 232, 233) | 12 |
| Health and Society I (HE 250) | 4 |
| First Aid and Safety (HE 252) | 3 |
| Health and Society II (HE 275) | 4 |
| Nutrition (HE 325) | 3 |
| Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries I and II (PE 361, 362) | 6 |
| Biomechanics/Kinesiology (PE 416) | 3 |
| Evaluation for Health and Physical Education (PE 412) | 3 |
| Motor Development and Learning (PE 439) | 3 |
| Drugs in Society (HE 453) | 3 |
| Physiology of Exercise (PE 473) | 4 |
| Exercise Prescription and Graded Exercise Testing (PE 476) | 4 |
| Practicum HPFM (HE 309) | 3 |
| Environmental Health (HE 331) | 3 |
| Community Health (HE 362) | 3 |
| Practicum HPFM (HE 409) | 3 |
| Senior Capstone (HE/PE 443) | 3 |
| Leadership and Management (PE 448) | 3 |
| Analysis of Stress (HE 452) | 3 |
| Work-Site Health Promotion (HE 455) | 3 |
Capstone
Health and physical education majors complete the capstone experience during their senior year. This is usually a field experience appropriate for the student’s projected career involving placement in a fitness/wellness, athletic training, or medical setting. Students are required to write a significant paper about the experience and to make an oral presentation to their peers.
Suggested Coursework for Coaches
These courses are for non–physical education majors who desire to coach. Although these courses do not result in an endorsement, students may take them as electives.
Note: Only upper division students may take courses numbered at the 400 level.
| Professional Activities (PE 194, 294, 394) | 2 |
| First Aid and Safety (HE 252) | 3 |
| Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries I and II (PE 361, 362) | 6 |
| Coaching Courses | 9 |
| Leadership and Management (PE 448) | 3 |
| Practicum (PE 409) | 6 |
| Total credits | 29 |
Teacher Licensing
Health Education
Students who would like to teach health at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in health before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.
Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.
Physical Education
Students who would like to teach physical education at the early childhood/elementary or middle school/high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in physical education before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.
Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.
Health Education Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| HE 160 Majors Orientation |
| 1 credit |
| Introduces the University and the department. Presents information about student services and opportunities on campus, including Hannon Library, Career Services, the Counseling Center, the Health and Wellness Center, the Office of Financial Aid, and advising. |
| HE 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 250 Health and Society I |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses topics basic to physical aspects of wellness and the impact of social factors on health choices throughout the life cycle. Sample topics include fashion trends in body composition (e.g., the current quasi-anorexic trend), social factors in contagious disease, and steroid use as a result of social pressure to win. Introduces social theories and models related to decision making associated with exercise and lifetime fitness (e.g., lifestyle constructs and social learning theory). Includes a lab component. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| HE 252 First Aid and Safety |
| 3 credits |
| Basic first aid and safety for emergency treatment of injuries, with emphasis on the application of such knowledge to everyday life. |
| HE 275 Health and Society II |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses topics basic to mental, emotional, and social wellness. Examines the influence of social and cultural factors on wellness choices. Sample topics include effective personal communication and social factors in stress and substance abuse. Introduces social theories and models related to decision making associated with personal health (e.g., lifestyle constructs and social learning theory). Includes a lab component. Prerequisite: HE 250. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
Upper Division Courses
| HE 309 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 325 Nutrition |
| 3 credits |
| Explores principles of human nutrition, essential nutrients, nutritional needs of different age groups, and nutrition research. Focuses on the relationship between nutrition and physical fitness and health, with supporting emphases on consumer awareness, evaluation of nutrition information, eating disorders, and the importance of a balanced, varied diet. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 331 Environmental Health |
| 3 credits |
| Surveys contemporary environmental issues and the interrelationship between the health of the individual and the environment. Covers such topics as population dynamics, environmental resource pollution status, environmental degradation, federal and state environmental laws, and environmental agencies. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 362 Community Health |
| 3 credits |
| Examines principles of community health and safety, with emphasis on the safety of water supplies, sewage disposal, and other environmental practices affecting the health of a community. Includes study of public health agencies and selected volunteer nonprofit health agencies. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 410/510 Special Topics (Problems: Health Education) |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 422/522 Consumer Health |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on identification of reliable and unreliable sources of information, and the effect of marketing strategies on health-related behaviors. Attention is given to products and services related to various health problems, health and appearance, and health care practices. |
| HE 443 Senior Capstone |
| 3 credits |
| Integrates the components of a students curriculum into a culminating experience. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, a senior thesis or one of the following options with a supporting scholarly paper and/or an oral presentation to peers: a student-generated project; a practicum in an occupational setting; international travel; or another advisor-approved activity. Prerequisites: HE 209; HE 409; and senior standing in the major. |
| HE 444/544 Sexuality Education |
| 3 credits |
| Analyzes the physiological, psychological, and sociological factors influencing sexual development. Emphasizes principles of human sexuality, family life, and developing parenting skills. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 450/550 Origins of Modern Health |
| 3 credits |
| Studies questions of individual preference by looking at theories related to biological impulse (genes and evolution), cultural influence (technology and civilization), and cognitive autonomy (decision making) which, though sometimes contradictory, connect to shape a modern definition of health. |
| HE 452/552 Analysis of Stress |
| 3 credits |
| Studies the physiological and psychological effects of stress on the human body. Emphasizes prevention of stress overload through perception intervention and management techniques. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 453/553 Drugs in Society |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the use and abuse of drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, amphetamines, barbiturates, narcotics, and tranquilizers. Emphasizes the pharmacology of drugs and the prevention of abuse. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 455/555 Work-Site Health Promotion |
| 3 credits |
| Explores current health promotion techniques and programs designed to facilitate behavioral change in the workplace. Emphasizes the development, implementation, and evaluation of work-site health promotion programs. |
Physical Education Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| PE 160 Majors Orientation |
| 1 credit |
| Introduces the University and the department. Presents information about student services and opportunities on campus, including Hannon Library, Career Services, the Counseling Center, the Health and Wellness Center, the Office of Financial Aid, and advising. |
| PE 180 Physical Education |
| 1 credit |
| Students learn and improve recreational skills for maintaining an optimum level of physical fitness. For a list of activities currently being offered, consult the class schedule. |
| PE 194 Professional Activities |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Provides laboratory experience. Includes football, soccer, speedball, speedaway, basketball, volleyball, softball, and track and field. Each unit is presented with teaching techniques directed toward instruction and skill development. Emphasizes progression, sequence, participation, and planning. |
| PE 196 Team Participation |
|
| 1 credit (Maximum 12 credits) |
| PE 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 234 Scuba Diving |
| 3 credits |
| A comprehensive scuba diving course covering the basic physics, physiology, and medical aspects of scuba diving, as well as their practical applications. Meets NAUI certification guidelines. Prerequisite: Adequate swimming ability as determined by instructor. |
| PE 235 Theory and Techniques of Sailing |
| 3 credits |
| A lecture course on the theory, practice, and safety of sailing. |
| PE 270 Foundations of Physical Education |
| 3 credits |
| Studies contemporary issues in physical education, with emphasis on historical and philosophical contributions to behavioral, sociological, and aesthetic aspects of the discipline. |
| PE 291 Lifeguard Training |
| 2 credits |
| Formal training and skills development are required for certification as a lifeguard. |
| PE 292 Water Safety Instructor Training |
| 2 credits |
| Formal instruction and skills development are required for water safety instructor certification. |
| PE 294 Professional Activities |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Involves laboratory experience. Covers golf, archery, bowling, aerobics, cycling, weight training, tennis, and badminton. Each unit includes teaching techniques focusing on instruction and skill development. Emphasizes progression, sequence, participation, and planning. |
Upper Division Courses
| PE 309 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 361, 362 Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries I, II |
| 3 credits each |
| Examines the study and practice of sports injury prevention. Includes taping, bandaging, massage, and other therapeutic measures necessary for the care of sports injuries. Prerequisite: Bi 231. |
| PE 365 Coaching and Officiating Football |
| 3 credits |
| Involves a demonstration and discussion of the fundamentals, team play, and rules of football. Emphasizes the development, organization, and conduct of a football program. |
| PE 366 Coaching and Officiating Basketball |
| 3 credits |
| Demonstrates and discusses the fundamentals, individual skills, and methods of instruction. |
| PE 370 Coaching and Officiating Volleyball |
| 3 credits |
| Covers the techniques and theory of coaching competitive volleyball. |
| PE 394 Professional Activities |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Provides laboratory experience. Includes outdoor recreation, gymnastics, rhythms, dance, aquatics, and tumbling. Each unit includes teaching techniques focusing on instruction and skill development, with emphases on progression, sequence, participation, and planning. |
| PE 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 410/510 Special Topics |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 412/512 Evaluation for Health and Physical Education |
| 3 credits |
| Provides techniques for assessing student needs and determining their progress in health and physical education. Covers skills development in the use of selected test instruments, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of statistical treatment of data. Prerequisite: Mth 243. |
| PE 416/516 Biomechanics/Kinesiology |
| 3 credits |
| Application of the science and theories related to the lever system and human movements involved in sport and fitness activities. Prerequisite: Bi 231. |
| PE 430/530 Outdoor Survival |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the problems of human survival in a hostile outdoor environment. Prerequisite: HE 252. |
| PE 439/539 Motor Development and Learning |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the basic issues of motor development and learning for all age groups, with emphasis on the learner, learning process, and condition of learning motor skills. Serves as the writing component for the athletic training and health promotion/fitness management options. Prerequisite: Core 103, Core 103E, or Core 103H. |
| PE 443 Senior Capstone |
| 3 credits |
| Integrates the components of a students curriculum into a culminating experience. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, a senior thesis or one of the following options with a supporting scholarly paper and/or an oral presentation to peers: a student-generated project; a practicum in an occupational setting; international travel; or other advisor-approved activity. |
| PE 444/544 Programs for Special Populations |
| 3 credits |
| Analyzes the nature and parameters of physical and mental limitations, as well as the types of instruction and learning psychology necessary for adapting physical activity to the individual needs of all age groups. Opportunities for practical experience working with people who have disabilities. |
| PE 448/548 Leadership and Management |
| 3 credits |
| Covers administrative procedures in sports and health promotion programs, including physical education and cocurricular activities, recreation programs, and other sports-related areas. Topics include leadership styles, facilities and equipment, financing, staffing, event management, and public relations. |
| PE 461/561 Advanced Athletic Training |
| 3 credits |
| Designed for students in health, physical education, pre-physical therapy, and related sports medicine areas. Emphasizes various methods used in the evaluation and assessment of sports injuries. Prerequisites: PE 361 and PE 362. |
| PE 473/573 Physiology of Exercise |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the physiological effects of muscular exercise, physical conditioning, and training. Addresses the significance of these effects on health and performance in activity programs. Includes a three-hour lecture and a two-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Bi 231; Bi 232; and Bi 233. |
| PE 476/576 Exercise Prescription and Graded Exercise Testing |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the scientific and theoretical basis for graded exercise testing and exercise prescription writing. Introduces the procedures, methods, and technical skills involved in the evaluation of human subjects. Includes a three-hour lecture and a two-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: HE 250 and Bi 231. |
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