Department of
Physical Education
& Health

Courses provide a background in physical education for those planning to enter the teaching field, an educational foundation for those planning to undertake graduate work, or a program for preprofessional work in health and wellness fields such as pre-physical therapy.

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with a concentration in Health & Wellness Promotion

Minor in Physical Education

Liberal Studies concentration in Physical Education

Master of Arts in Education* with a concentration in Physical Education

Single Subject Matter Preparation in Physical Education

*See the Graduate catalog.

Recommendations

1. Physical Education majors are strongly encouraged to maintain motor skills and physical fitness by enrolling in one activity skills class and one activity fitness class per semester.
2. Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program. Please contact the Department office either by telephone or email for information on academic advising.
3. Students interested in obtaining a teaching credential are strongly advised to confer with the Department of Teacher Education program adviser at the beginning of the junior year. An application for admission into the teacher education program is available from the Department of Teacher Education.

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education

Requirements

1. Complete University General Education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (51 units minimum).
2. Complete the following prerequisites to the major (13 units):
   1. The following courses are required for physical education majors, and also fulfill general education requirements:
      BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology (Lec), 3 units, and
      BIOL 1020 World of Biology Laboratory, 1 unit, or
      ZOOL 1050 Introduction to Zoology, 4 units
   2. PHED 1000 Physical Education Activity, 1 unit
   3. Required courses in related fields:
      ZOOL 2230 Physiology (Lec), 3 units
      ZOOL 2232 Physiology (Lab), 1 unit
      ZOOL 2250 Human Anatomy (Lec and lab), 4 units
3. Complete the major of not less than 38 upper-division units.
4. Consult with the major adviser during each advising period concerning requirements, changes in curriculum, waivers, etc.
5. Completion of a minor is not required.

The Major (38 units)

1. Group One — Complete the following courses (18 units):
   PHED 3100 Foundations, History, and Philosophy of Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 4100 Curriculum Organization, Administration, and Instruction of Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 4200 Motor Learning, 3 units
   PHED 4300 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 4400 Kinesiology, 3 units
   PHED 4500 Physiology of Exercise, 3 units
2. Group Two — Complete eight units from the following courses:
   PHED 3400 Elementary Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 3700 Sport in Society (WP), 3 units
   PHED 4800 Adapted Physical Education, 3 units
   HLTH 3000 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, 3 units
3. Group Three — Complete four units from the following courses:
   PHED 3200 Theory of Coaching Football, 2 units
   PHED 3210 Theory of Coaching Basketball, 2 units
   PHED 3220 Theory of Coaching Baseball, 2 units
   PHED 3230 Theory of Coaching Track and Field, 2 units
   PHED 3240 Theory of Coaching Volleyball, 2 units
   PHED 3250 Theory of Coaching Softball, 2 units
   PHED 3260 Theory of Strength and Conditioning, 2 units
4. Group Four — Complete eight units from the following courses:
   PHED 3300 Theory and Analysis of Aquatic Sports, 2 units
   PHED 3310 Theory and Analysis of Combative Activities, 2 units
   PHED 3320 Theory and Analysis of Dance, 2 units
   PHED 3330 Theory and Analysis of Golf/Archery, 2 units
   PHED 3340 Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics, 2 units
   PHED 3350 Theory and Analysis of Racquet Sports, 2 units
   PHED 3360 Theory and Analysis of Team Sports, 2 units

Concentration in
Health and Wellness Promotion

Requirements

1. Complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
   (Recommend HLTH 1000 in General Education area E1).
2. Complete the prerequisites to the major (13 units)
   1. The following courses are required for physical education majors, and also fulfill general education requirements:
      BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology, 3 units, and
      BIOL 1020 World of Biology Laboratory, 1 unit, or
      ZOOL 1050 Introduction to Zoology, 4 units
   2. PHED 1010-1990 Physical Education Activity, 1 unit
   3. Required courses in related fields:
      ZOOL 2230 Physiology (Lec), 3 units
      ZOOL 2232 Physiology (Lab), 1 unit
      ZOOL 2250 Human Anatomy, 4 units
3. Complete the concentration of not less than 24-25 upper-division units.
4. This concentration does not qualify students for admission to the credential program.
5. Consult with major adviser during each advising period concerning requirements, changes in curriculum waivers, etc.
6. Completion of a minor is not required.

Required Courses in the Major

1. Complete the Core Courses (15 units):
   PHED 4300 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 4400 Kinesiology (Lecture and Lab), 3 units
   PHED 4500 Physiology of Exercise (Lecture and Lab), 3 units
   PHED 4800 Adapted Physical Education, 3 units
   HLTH 3000 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, 3 units
2. Complete two courses from the following (6 units):
   PHED 3400 Elementary Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 3700 Sport in Society (WP), 3 units
   PHED 3800 Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications, 3 units
   PHED 4200 Motor Learning, 3 units
   PHED 4250 Motor Development, 3 units
3. Complete the following courses in the Concentration (18-19 units):
   PHED 3370 Theory and Analysis of Fitness Activities, 2 units
   HLTH 3030 Cardiovascular Health, Fitness, and Exercise, 3 units
   HLTH 3100 Foods and Nutrition, 3 units
   HLTH 4500 Health in a Diverse Society, 3 units
   HLTH 4600 Health and Fitness Assessment (Lecture and Lab), 3 units
   HLTH 4650 Health and Fitness Program Design, 3 units
   HLTH 4940 Fieldwork or Practicum in Health, 1-2 units
4. Complete two courses from the following electives (6 units):
   HLTH 4300 Family Health, 3 units
   COMM 3120 Management Communication, 3 units
   PSYC 3340 Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging, 3 units
   PSYC 3660 Psychology of Women, 3 units
   SOCL 4710 Sociology of Aging, 3 units

Minor in Physical Education

Requirements (21 units)

1. Complete HLTH 3000, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, 3 units
2. Complete the following coursework from the groups listed for the Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education major (18 units):
   Courses from Group One of Major Program, 6 units
   Courses from Group Two of Major Program, 4 units
   Courses from Group Three of Major Program, 4 units
   Courses from Group Four of Major Program, 4 units

Note: Of the 21-unit total, 16 units must be upper division.

Liberal Studies Concentration in Physical Education
Please refer to the Liberal Studies section of the catalog.

Teaching Credentials
Majors in physical education interested in the single subject credential are referred to the Teacher Education section of the Graduate catalog.

Before admission to the credential program, students must be cleared for subject matter competence. The Department of Physical Education and Health will certify students for competence in appropriate subject matter content when they:

1. Complete an approved California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Single Subject Matter Preparation Program in Physical Education, or
2. Earn a passing score on the Single Subject Examination in Physical Education, Test #09 and the CSET Examination in Physical Education,
3. Demonstrate University requirement competency in skills or subject areas commonly taught in California public schools. These include dance, sports and games, aquatics, and gymnastics. Competency in skills may be obtained by passing 16 or more units at CSU Stanislaus in theory and analysis and theory of coaching classes with the instructor approving the skill level (grade C– or better). If the instructor does not approve the skill level, the student must take remedial action to improve deficient skills and then pass a skills test.
4. Appeal Process:
   1. There is no appeal for 1 and 2.
   2. Students who do not pass a skills test on the second attempt may request a committee of three qualified faculty to administer and score the next test.

Single Subject Matter Preparation Program

Requirements

1. Complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
2. Complete the prerequisites to the major (4 units):
   BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology, 3 units, and
   BIOL 1020 World of Biology Laboratory, 1 unit, or
   ZOOL 1050 Introduction to Zoology, 4 units
3. Complete the required courses in related fields (8 units):
   ZOOL 2230 Physiology (Lec), 3 units
   ZOOL 2232 Physiology (Lab), 1 unit
   ZOOL 2250/2252 Human Anatomy, 4 units

Subject Matter Preparation Program

1. Complete the following coursework in core subjects (18 units):
   PHED 3100 Foundations, History, and Philosophy of Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 3700 Sport in Society (WP), 3 units
   PHED 4200 Motor Learning, 3 units
   PHED 4300 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 4400 Kinesiology, 3 units
   PHED 4500 Physiology of Exercise, 3 units
   
2. Complete the following coursework in breadth and depth courses (18 units):
   HLTH 3000 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, 3 units
   PHED 3400 Elementary Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 4100 Curriculum, Organization, Administration, and Instruction of Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 4150 Secondary Pedagogy in Physical Education, 3 units
   PHED 4250 Motor Development, 3 units
   PHED 4800 Adapted Physical Education, 3 units
   
3. Complete the following coursework in movement concepts and forms (20 units):
   
   1. All courses in Group A, below, are required (14 units):
      PHED 3300 Theory and Analysis of Aquatic Sports, 2 units
      PHED 3310 Theory and Analysis of Combative Activities, 2 units
      PHED 3320 Theory and Analysis of Dance, 2 units
      PHED 3330 Theory and Analysis of Golf/Archery, 2 units, or
      PHED 3340 Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics, 2 units
      PHED 3350 Theory and Analysis of Racquet Sports, 2 units
      PHED 3370 Theory and Analysis of Fitness Activities, 2 units
      PHED 3650 Outdoor Education, 2 units
   2. Select 3 courses from Group B (6 units):
      PHED 3200 Theory of Coaching Football, 2 units
      PHED 3210 Theory of Coaching Basketball, 2 units
      PHED 3220 Theory of Coaching Baseball, 2 units
      PHED 3230 Theory of Coaching Track and Field, 2 units
      PHED 3240 Theory of Coaching Volleyball, 2 units
      PHED 3250 Theory of Coaching Softball, 2 units
      PHED 3260 Theory of Strength and Conditioning, 2 units
      PHED 3360 Theory and Analysis of Team Sports, 2 units

Note: The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) has newly adopted (2002) subject matter requirements and single subject matter preparation standards. The Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education Single Subject Matter Preparation Program is currently under review by the CCTC. Students admitted to the currently approved program must complete their course of study by July 1, 2010 or prior to the phase-out of the currently approved program.

Supplementary Authorization in Health Science and
in Physical Education
The holder of a Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Standard Secondary, or Special Secondary Teaching Credential may have one or more of the subjects commonly taught in departmentalized classes and listed below added to his or her credential as a supplementary authorization by verifying completion of the following requirements specified in California Administrative Code, Title 5 Sections 80057.5, 80089, 80089.1 and 80089.2. Supplementary authorizations cannot be issued in any subject that falls within the statutory single subject category of an applicant’s Single Subject Teaching Credential.

The Department offers courses for the Introductory Health Science supplementary authorization and the Introductory Physical Education supplementary authorization.

Introductory Health Science
Substance Abuse (including alcohol, drug, and tobacco), Family Health, and Nutrition.

Completion of 20 semester units (or 10 upper division semester units):
HLTH 3100 Foods and Nutrition, 3 units
HLTH 3500 Drugs and the Athletic Environment, 3 units
HLTH 4200 Elementary School Health and Safety, 3 units or
HLTH 4210 Secondary School Health and Safety, 3 units
HLTH 4300 Family Health, 3 units*
*Meets requirements for Upper Division G.E. Area F3 and G.

Introductory Physical Education
Team sports and games; fundamental and creative movement skills (such as dance and gymnastics); human movement, motor development, and/or motor learning; and individual, dual, nontraditional, and global sports and games (such as aquatics, conditioning, and archery).

Completion of 20 semester units (or 10 upper division semester units):
PHED 3260 Theory of Strength and Conditioning, 2 units
PHED 3300 Theory and Analysis of Aquatics Sports, 2 units
PHED 3320 Theory and Analysis of Dance, 2 units
PHED 3340 Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics, 2 units
PHED 3360 Theory and Analysis of Team Sports, 2 units
PHED 4200 Motor Learning, 3 units

Learning Objectives
Physical Education majors will:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in a broad variety of movement and fitness activities.
• Understand the biological/physical and behavioral bases of movement and the changes that occur across the life span, within diverse populations, and under a variety of environmental conditions.
• Understand the sociocultural and humanistic bases of movement within diverse culture, historical periods, and social settings.
• Understand how motor skills are acquired, how fitness is achieved, and how to maintain these across the life span under a variety of environmental and personal unique conditions.
• Understand the relationship between movement, conditioning/training, well-being and skill across the life span and within diverse populations.
• Know how to apply kinesiological knowledge to enhance motor skills and fitness in a variety of populations and conditions.
• Apply critical thinking, writing, reading, oral communication, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and information management skills to movement-related questions.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of the conditions for safety in movement-related contexts across the life span and within diverse populations, and respond appropriately to common injuries occurring during physical activity.
• Be able to use a computer and other technology to support inquiry and professional practice in a movement-related field.
• Be able to use and apply kinesiological data collection techniques and measurement theory to assess, analyze, and evaluate human performance.
• Understand the scientific methods and other systematic ways of knowing relative to research and scholarship in human movement.
• Demonstrate the ability to integrate multidisciplinary knowledge bases of kinesiology in an applied, problem-solving context.
• Be familiar with standards, ethics, and expectations of professional communities related to human movement.
• Be prepared to engage in professionally related community activities.
• Demonstrate additional in-depth knowledge and skills associated with study in any one of the concentrations, specializations, and emphases that are associated with the Physical Education degree.

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