Health and Physical Education, Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) - Concentration in Physical Activity and Fitness Management / Pre-Athletic Training (SRU) (3+2)
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 personal preparation core combined with students preferred choice of two of five well-established and emerging specialty areas.
The proposed Health & Physical Education/Physical Activity & Fitness Management Pre-Athletic Training 3+2 (PAFM Pre-AT 3+2) program is designed to give students an opportunity to enrich their undergraduate education with an intensive program in PAFM and facilitate their entry into the Master of Science in Athletic Training at SRU. The course work is tailored to meet the needs of the student both as an HPE/PAFM major and to prepare them for a Masters of Athletic Trainer program.
Program learning Outcomes
- Instructional Excellence: Develop Physical Activity and Fitness Managers who educate and empower individuals to lead active healthy lifestyles. (SRU 1, 2, 3)
- Physical Health and Wellness Competency: Develop Physical Activity and Fitness Managers who prepare individuals for an active lifestyle through purposeful movement and healthy nutrition. (SRU 1, 2, 3)
- 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. (SRU 5, 8)
- 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. (SRU 7,9)
- Professional Advocate and Leader: Develop professionals who model and value health and advocate for quality health and wellness in schools and communities. (SRU 7, 9,)
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT – HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATON
1st Major: Health & Physical Education, Physical Activity & Fitness Management
- Overall GPA: 2.00 or higher
2nd Major: Pre-AT SRU 3+2 Health & Physical Education, Physical Activity & Fitness Management
- Overall GPA: 3.00 or higher
SUMMARY*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 44 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 55 | |
| Electives | 21 | |
* 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. However, because this is a pre-professional program, credits taken during the 1st year of the graduate program are applied toward the undergraduate credit hours to meet the 120 credits required for your undergraduate degree.
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 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 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 | 3 | |
| Select 3 Credits | ||
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Physical Science Inquiry | ||
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Must choose a Thematic Thread with at least 2 AT Prerequisite classes including PSYC 105 | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2,3 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 44 | |
- 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.
- 3
Additional Athletic Training prerequisite courses may be fulfilled in a Thematic Thread.
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 REQUIREMENTS
- If you choose to pursue Pre-Athletic Training SRU 3+2 Health and Physical Education - Physical Activity & Fitness Management and are not accepted into the AT program, then additional coursework is required to complete a first major of Health and Physical Education - Physical Activity & Fitness Management. Please refer to the Curriculum Guide.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PAFM Required Core Courses | ||
| Must earn a “C” or better in the following 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 473 | Professionalism, Advocacy and Leadership in Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Required Fitness/Health Courses | ||
| Must earn a “C” or better in the following 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 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Required Coursework for PAFM Pre-Athletic Training 3+2 majors | ||
| Coaching Education: | ||
| Must earn a “C” or better in the following courses | ||
| PE 237 | Emergency Medical Response 1 | 3 |
| PE 270 | Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport 1 | 3 |
| PE 306 | Conditioning for Athletic Performance 1 | 3 |
| PE 369 | Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Fitness | ||
| Must earn a “C” or better in the following courses: | ||
| PE 238 | Applied Principles of Exercise 1 | 3 |
| PE 378 | Teaching and Leading of Strength and Resistance Training | 3 |
| PE 393 | Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health | 3 |
| RCTH 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 55 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
- 2
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
ADDITIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING PREREQUISITE COURSES
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 110 | The Human Body: Fundamentals of Structure and Physiology | 3-4 |
| or BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab | |
| CHEM 104 | Introduction Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Athletic Training Graduate Program (Master of Science in Athletic Training)
Prerequisite Admission Requirements – Pre-Athletic Training SRU 3+2
For Application Requirements:
Please refer to Slippery Rock University’s Athletic Training Graduate Program. (Master of Science in Athletic Training) website for requirements: www.sru.edu/AT
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses - SRU Athletic Training Graduate Program: | ||
| BIOL 110 | The Human Body: Fundamentals of Structure and Physiology | 3 |
| or BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab | |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 104 | Introduction Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | |
| EXSC 201 | Exercise Physiology with Lab | 3 |
| or PE 238 | Applied Principles of Exercise | |
| EXSC 202 | Biomechanics with Lab | 3 |
| or RCTH 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| EXSC 424 | Nutrition and Exercise | 3 |
| or PE 393 | Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health | |
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Requirements for Pre-Athletic Training SRU 3+2:
If any of these requirements are not met, the 3+2 designation will be removed from the student’s record:
- A 3.0 or higher overall GPA must be maintained by the student.
- The student can only be enrolled in the Pre-Athletic Training SRU 3+2 program for a maximum of three (3) years, full-time continuous enrollment (fall/spring).
Provision:
Should a Pre-Athletic Training SRU 3+2 student be unsuccessful in completing the 1st three semesters (summer or fall or spring terms) of the Athletic Training Graduate Program and want to complete the original undergraduate degree, it is solely up to the discretion of the undergraduate program Department Chair to determine which, if any, graduate level AT courses will count toward the completion of his/her undergraduate degree. In addition, students must complete any unfulfilled requirements of their undergraduate major. Students may still apply to the AT program with an earned Bachelor’s degree.
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 & PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PAFM BS (6149/PAFM)
PRE-AT SRU 3+2 (11AT)
This program is effective as of Summer 2022
Revised 10.05.2023
UCC 02.28.2023
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 |
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 231 | Strategies for Teaching Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 242 | Physical Health and Fitness Education | 3 |
| BIOL 110 | The Human Body: Fundamentals of Structure and Physiology (Thematic Thread Option) | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| COMM 200 |
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice or Ethics and Civil Discourse or Civil Discourse and Democracy |
3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 238 | Applied Principles of Exercise | 3 |
| PE 268 | Contemporary Topics in Health | 3 |
| PE 270 | Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport | 3 |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 369 | Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching | 3 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology (Thematic Thread Option) | 3 |
| RCTH 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 202 | Technology for Wellness | 3 |
| PE 331 | Evidence-Based Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 332 | Administration and Management of Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 378 | Teaching and Leading of Strength and Resistance Training | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | Introduction Chemistry I | 3 |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 237 | Emergency Medical Response | 3 |
| PE 306 | Conditioning for Athletic Performance | 3 |
| PE 335 | Science of the Mind-Body Connection | 3 |
| PE 473 | Professionalism, Advocacy and Leadership in Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 393 | Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours** | 109 | |
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Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
Revised 10.05.2023