2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Health Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) Major


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Patty Hacker, PETE Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 269
605-688-5218
email: patty.hacker@sdstate.edu

The intent of the HPER major is to provide students with a general background in health/wellness, physical education, and recreation.  Students in this major are not required to earn a minor, but may pursue a specialization in teaching physical education.  Students may also wish to obtain a minor in Public Recreation, Health Education, or other area.  A minimum grade of “C” is required in each course in the major.

Required courses for the HPER Major - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences:


Freshman Year:


Fall


Fall or Spring


 

Choose one from the following:

Spring


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences/Diversity Credits: 3*
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

Sophomore Year:


Fall or Spring


  • PE course to meet requirements of major Credits: 3
  • RECR course to meet requirements of major Credits: 2
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences/Diversity Credits: 3*
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 3*

Spring


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3

Junior Year:


Fall or Spring


  • PE course to meet requirements of major Credits: 2
  • Electives (Dept. courses or SDSU Core courses) Credits: 6-8
  • DANC course to meet requirements of major Credits: 1-2

Senior Year


Fall or Spring


  • HLTH/HSC course to meet requirements of major Credits: 2
  • PE course to meet requirements of major Credits: 2
  • Electives or SDSU Core courses Credits: 9-12

Spring


Requirements for HPER Major – Teaching Specialization - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences:


Application for admission into the Physical Education teaching specialization is required and can begin during the Spring Semester of the freshman year, providing PE 180, ENGL 101 and SPCM 101 have been completed (with a minimum grade of “C”) or are in progress during the time of application. Additional admission requirements are available from the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Coordinator. All HPER teaching specialization students are strongly encouraged to obtain a health education minor (21-23 hours). Information on courses that fulfill the health education minor is in this catalog. A minimum final grade of “C” is required in each course in the major and specialization area. All teacher education students are required to take the PRAXIS II Physical Education content test, as well as the PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching test. If pursuing the Health Education minor, the Praxis II Health Education test must be taken by graduation. A minimum score must be achieved on the Praxis II Physical Education content test to be eligible to enroll in Professional Semester III. A minimum score on the Praxis II PLT must be obtained for teaching licensure, and a minimum score on the Praxis II Health test must be obtained for health teaching licensure. Students must maintain a 2.8 GPA in Education courses and a 2.9 GPA in HPER/PETE courses to remain in good standing in the program.

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year:


Junior Year:


Senior Year:


Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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