Health and Physical Education, Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) - Concentration in Physical Activity and Fitness Management
The Physical Education - Physical Activity and Fitness Management concentration will prepare professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate physical activity programs in corporate, community, and non-profit settings. The physical activity and fitness management concentration has intellectual value in academia while addressing emerging regional and national employment trends, student interests and preferences, and community need. The uniqueness of this concentration centers around a personnel preparation core combined with students preferred choice of two of five well-established and emerging specialty areas.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Instructional Excellence: Develop Physical Activity and Fitness Managers who educate and empower individuals to lead active healthy lifestyles.
- Physical Health and Wellness Competency: Develop Physical Activity and Fitness Managers who prepare individuals for an active lifestyle through purposeful movement and healthy nutrition.
- Social, Emotional and Cognitive Wellness: Develop Physical Activity and Fitness Managers who prepare individuals with strategies to improve cognition, manage stress and positively interact with others.
- Physical Activity Management in Community and Commercial Settings: Prepare Physical Activity and Fitness Managers to coordinate and lead comprehensive wellness programs that promote health literacy and physical activity in Community and Commercial Settings.
- Professional Advocate and Leader: Develop professionals who model and value health and advocate for quality health and wellness in schools and communities.
Related Links
Health and Physical Education - Physical Activity and Fitness Management, BSED Program Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major/Concentration Requirements | 60 | |
| Electives | 18 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major/Concentration Requirements
- 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| PE 131 | Foundations of Leadership in Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| PE 202 | Technology for Wellness 1 | 3 |
| PE 231 | Strategies for Teaching Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| PE 331 | Evidence-Based Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| PE 332 | Administration and Management of Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| PE 450 | Internship 1 | 6 |
| PE 473 | Professionalism, Advocacy and Leadership in Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Fitness/Health Courses | ||
| PE 242 | Physical Health and Fitness Education 1 | 3 |
| PE 268 | Contemporary Topics in Health 1 | 3 |
| PE 335 | Science of the Mind-Body Connection 1 | 3 |
| PE 360 | Anatomical and Physiological Basis of Physical Activity/Lab 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Blocks | ||
| Select two of the following blocks A, B, C, D or E | 24 | |
| Block A: Adapted Physical Activity | ||
| Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity 1 | ||
| Adapted Physical Activity and Health Through the Lifespan 1 | ||
| Program Design in Adapted Physical Activity 1 | ||
Select three credits from the following: | ||
| Adapted Aquatics | ||
| Disability Sport in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective | ||
| Block B: Aquatics | ||
| Aquatic Fundamentals (Required) 1 | ||
| Aquatic Leadership (Required) 1 | ||
| Water Safety Instruction 1 | ||
Select four credits from the following: | ||
| Stand-Up Paddle Boarding 1 | ||
| Basic Canoeing 1 | ||
| Introduction to Kayaking 1 | ||
| Emergency Medical Response 1 | ||
| Adapted Aquatics 1 | ||
| Lifeguarding 1 | ||
| Teaching and Coaching of Water Polo 1 | ||
| Skin and Scuba Diving 1 | ||
| Lifeguarding Instructor 1 | ||
| Block C: Outdoor Adventure Fitness | ||
| Outdoor Pursuits 1 | ||
| Applied Methodologies in Adventure 1 | ||
Select six credits from the following: | ||
| Stand-Up Paddle Boarding 1 | ||
| Bicycling 1 | ||
| Introduction to Rock Climbing 1 | ||
| Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing 1 | ||
| Introduction to Kayaking 1 | ||
| Enhancing Fitness through Running and Walking 1 | ||
| Skate-Based Action Sports 1 | ||
| Skin and Scuba Diving 1 | ||
| Block D: Coaching Education | ||
| Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport (Required) 1 | ||
| Conditioning for Athletic Performance (Required) 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching (Required) 1 | ||
Select three credits of the following: | ||
| Teaching and Coaching of Track & Field 1 | ||
| Emergency Medical Response 1 | ||
| Applied Principles of Exercise 1 | ||
| Disability Sport in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective 1 | ||
| Sports Officiating 1 | ||
| Teaching and Leading Group Exercise 1 | ||
| Net/Wall Activities and Games 1 | ||
| Lifetime/Leisure Activities and Games 1 | ||
| Teaching and Leading of Strength and Resistance Training | ||
| Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health | ||
| Block E: Fitness | ||
| Applied Principles of Exercise 1 | ||
| Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health | ||
Select six credits from the following: | ||
| Teaching and Leading Group Exercise 1 | ||
| Teaching and Leading of Strength and Resistance Training | ||
| Fitness Management 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
- *
Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- International study programs (short-term, semester, and year-long)
- Student-faculty research
- Student leadership development
- Service-learning classes
- Career education and development
- Internship
- Volunteering
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Health and Physical Education - BSED (1158)
Concentration in Physical Activity and Fitness Management (PAFM)
This program is effective as of Spring 2020.
Revised 10.29.2021
UCC 02.18.20
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| PE 131 | Foundations of Leadership in Physical Activity | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 231 | Strategies for Teaching Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 242 | Physical Health and Fitness Education | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 202 | Technology for Wellness | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| PAFM Specialty Area | 3 | |
| PAFM Specialty Area | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 331 | Evidence-Based Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 268 | Contemporary Topics in Health | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| PAFM Specialty Area | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 332 | Administration and Management of Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 360 | Anatomical and Physiological Basis of Physical Activity/Lab | 3 |
| PAFM Specialty Area | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 335 | Science of the Mind-Body Connection | 3 |
| PAFM Specialty Area | 3 | |
| PAFM Specialty Area | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 473 | Professionalism, Advocacy and Leadership in Physical Activity | 3 |
| PAFM Specialty Area | 3 | |
| PAFM Specialty Area | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 450 | Internship | 6-12 |
| Hours | 6-12 | |
| Total Hours** | 121-127 | |
- 1
- Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.
- *
Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 1158
Concentration Code: PAFM
Revised: 01.18.2021