Health and Physical Education, Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) - Concentration in Physical Activity and Fitness Management / Pre-Occupational Therapy (SRU) (Traditional)
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.
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GPA REQUIREMENT
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
SUMMARY*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 43 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 61 | |
| Electives | 16 | |
* 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 | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Physical Science Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Must choose a Thematic Thread with at least 2 OT Prerequisite classes including PSYC 105 | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2,3 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 43 | |
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Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject
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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.
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Additional Occupational Therapy 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
- 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 Basic 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 450 | Internship | 6 |
| PE 473 | Professionalism, Advocacy and Leadership in Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Required Fitness/Health Coursework | ||
| Must earn a “C” or better in the following courses | ||
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| 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 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Blocks | ||
| Select two of the following blocks: | ||
| Block A: Adapted Physical Activity | ||
| Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity | ||
| Adapted Physical Activity and Health Through the Lifespan | ||
| Program Design in Adapted Physical Activity | ||
Select 3 credits from the following: | ||
| Adapted Aquatics | ||
| Disability Sport in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective | ||
| Block B: Aquatics | ||
| Aquatic Fundamentals | ||
| Aquatic Leadership | ||
| Water Safety Instruction | ||
Select 4 credits from the following: | ||
| Stand-Up Paddle Boarding | ||
| Basic Canoeing | ||
| Introduction to Kayaking | ||
| Emergency Medical Response | ||
| Adapted Aquatics | ||
| Lifeguarding Instructor | ||
| Teaching and Coaching of Water Polo | ||
| Skin and Scuba Diving | ||
| Lifeguarding Instructor | ||
| Block C: Outdoor Adventure Fitness | ||
| Outdoor Pursuits | ||
| Applied Methodologies in Adventure | ||
Select 6 credits from the following: | ||
| Stand-Up Paddle Boarding | ||
| Bicycling | ||
| Introduction to Rock Climbing | ||
| Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing | ||
| Introduction to Kayaking | ||
| Enhancing Fitness through Running and Walking | ||
| Skate-Based Action Sports | ||
| Skin and Scuba Diving | ||
| Block D: Coaching Education | 12 | |
| Emergency Medical Response | ||
| Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport | ||
| Conditioning for Athletic Performance | ||
| Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching | ||
| Block E: Fitness | 12 | |
| Applied Principles of Exercise | ||
| Teaching and Leading of Strength and Resistance Training | ||
| Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health | ||
| Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | ||
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
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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 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PREREQUISITE COURSES
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Prerequisite Admission Requirements
For Application Requirements
Please refer to Slippery Rock University’s Occupational Therapy Studies (Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Studies) website for requirements: http://www.sru.edu/OT
Rock Studies 2
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses - SRU Occupational Therapy | ||
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| or RCTH 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Research Methods - Select One: 1 | 3 | |
| Research Methods in Exercise Science | ||
| Health Care Theory and Research Capstone Seminar | ||
| Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Psychological Science I: Research Methods | ||
| Applied Research and Evidenced-Based Practice | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Anthropology or Sociology - Select One: 1 | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnic Diversity in the USA | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Biological Anthropology | ||
| Health and Society | ||
| Cultural Area Studies | ||
| Minority Groups | ||
| The Family | ||
| Society, Culture and Self | ||
| Gender Roles and Society | ||
| Sociology of Aging | ||
| Disability, Community Inclusion, and Diversity | ||
| Human Diversity | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Select one course. See My Rock Audit for specific courses.
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 - Physical Activity & Fitness Management BS (1158/PAFM)
Pre-OT SRU Traditional
This program is effective as of Summer 2022
Revised 10.05.2023
UCC 04.19.2022
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| PE 131 | Foundations of Leadership in Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 268 | Contemporary Topics in Health | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar | 1 |
| SUBJ 139 | University Seminar | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 231 | Strategies for Teaching Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 242 | Physical Health and Fitness Education | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 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 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Specialty Area 1-1 | 3 | |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| RCTH 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities (Specialty Area 2-1) | 3 |
| Specialty Area 1-2 | 3 | |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 202 | Technology for Wellness | 3 |
| PE 331 | Evidence-Based Physical Activity | 3 |
| Speciialty Area 1-3 | 3 | |
| INDP 318 | Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| INDP 201 or INDP 202 |
Principles of Sociology or Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 335 | Science of the Mind-Body Connection | 3 |
| Specialty Area 1-4 | 3 | |
| Specialty Area 2-2 | 3 | |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 332 | Administration and Management of Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 473 | Professionalism, Advocacy and Leadership in Physical Activity | 3 |
| Specialty Area 2-3 | 3 | |
| Specialty Area 2-4 | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 450 | Internship 1 | 6-12 |
| Hours | 6-12 | |
| Total Hours** | 120-126 | |
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Students can take additional credits in PE 450 or elective coursework to meet the 120 credit hour minimum.
Health & Physical Education - Physical Activity & Fitness Management BS (1158/PAFM)
Pre-OT SRU Traditional
Revised 10.05.2023