Health and Physical Education, Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) - Concentration in Physical Activity and Fitness Management / Pre-Occupational Therapy (SRU) (3+3)
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 (HPE)/Physical Activity & Fitness Management Pre-Occupational Therapy 3+3 (PAFM Pre- OT 3+3) 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 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OT) 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 Doctor of Occupational Therapy 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 EDUCATION
1st Major: Health & Physical Education
- Overall GPA: 2.00 or higher
2nd Major: Pre-OT SRU 3+3 Health & Physical Education
- Overall GPA: 3.00 or higher
SUMMARY*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 43 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 55 | |
| Electives | 22 | |
* 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
- 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.
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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 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| 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-Occupational Therapy SRU 3+3 Health & Physical Education - Physical Activity & Fitness Management (HPE-PAFM) and are not accepted into the OTD program, then additional coursework is required to complete a first major in Health & Physical Education - Physical Activity in Fitness Management. Please refer to the curriculum guide.
| 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 473 | Professionalism, Advocacy and Leadership in Physical Activity 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Required Fitness/Health Coursework | ||
| 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 | |
| Blocks | ||
| Select two of the following blocks | 24 | |
| 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 1 | ||
| Disability Sport in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective 1 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport | ||
| Conditioning for Athletic Performance | ||
| Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching | ||
Select 3 credits from the following: | ||
| Teaching and Coaching of Track & Field | ||
| Emergency Medical Response | ||
| Applied Principles of Exercise | ||
| Disability Sport in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective | ||
| Sports Officiating | ||
| Teaching and Leading Group Exercise | ||
| Net/Wall Activities and Games | ||
| Lifetime/Leisure Activities and Games | ||
| Teaching and Leading of Strength and Resistance Training | ||
| Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health | ||
| Block E: Fitness | ||
| Applied Principles of Exercise | ||
| Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health | ||
| Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | ||
Select 6 credits from the following: | ||
| Teaching and Leading Group Exercise | ||
| Teaching and Leading of Strength and Resistance Training | ||
| Fitness Management | ||
| Total Hours | 55 | |
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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 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PREREQUISITE COURSES
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| INDP 106 | Race and Ethnic Diversity in the USA | 3 |
| or INDP 202 | Introduction to Anthropology | |
| or INDP 310 | Cultural Area Studies | |
| or INDP 321 | Minority Groups | |
| or SOWK 105 | Human Diversity | |
| INDP 318 | Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Prerequisite Admission Requirements – Pre-Occupational Therapy SRU 3+3
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 |
| Anthropology or Sociology 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Experimental | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Select one course. See My Rock Audit for specific courses.
Pre-Occupational Therapy SRU 3+3
If any of these requirements are not met, the 3+3 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-Occupational Therapy SRU 3+3 program for a maximum of three (3) years, full-time continuous enrollment (fall/spring).
Provision
Should a Pre-Occupational Therapy SRU 3+3 student be unsuccessful in completing the 1st two semesters (summer or fall) of the Occupational Therapy Program and wants to complete the original undergraduate degree, it is solely up to the discretion of the undergraduate program Department Chair to determine which, if any, Occupational Therapy 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 Doctor of Occupational Therapy 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.
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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & FITNESS MANAGEMENT BS (1158/PAFM)
PRE-OT SRU 3+3 (11OT)
This program is effective as of Summer 2022
Revised 10.05.2023
UCC 02.28.2023
| 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 | Foundations of Academic Discovery | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology (Thematic Thread Requirement)) | 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 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Speciality Area 1-1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 202 | Technology for Wellness | 3 |
| Specialty Area 1-2 | 3 | |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology (Thematic Thread Option) | 3 |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| RCTH 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities (Specialty Area 1-3) | 3 |
| Specialty Area 2-1 | 3 | |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology (Thematic Thread Option) | 3 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 331 | Evidence-Based Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 332 | Administration and Management of Physical Activity | 3 |
| Specialty Area 1-4 | 3 | |
| Specialty Area 2-2 | 3 | |
| Specialty Area 2-3 | 3 | |
| INDP 201 or INDP 202 |
Principles of Sociology (Thematic Threa Option) or Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 335 | Science of the Mind-Body Connection | 3 |
| PE 473 | Professionalism, Advocacy and Leadership in Physical Activity | 3 |
| Specialty Area 2-4 | 3 | |
| INDP 318 | Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours** | 108 | |
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Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
Revised 10.05.2023