2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 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 Science:

Freshman Year:

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Sophomore Year:

  • PE course to meet requirements of major Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)
  • RECR course to meet requirements of major Credits: 2
    (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences/Diversity Credits: 3
    *(Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts/Diversity Credits: 3
    *(Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring)

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or

Junior Year:

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

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or

Senior Year:

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

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

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:

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Junior Year:

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Senior Year:

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