A graduate will understand how students learn motor skills and will be able to design, evaluate, and modify tasks and experiences for diverse audiences. Graduates also will be able to determine the appropriateness of various teaching styles, instructional strategies, and learning experiences with respect to curriculum goals and the needs of individual students. To be accepted into the teacher education program, students must be approved by the departmental committee and the College of Education Teacher Education Committee. See the HHP Teacher Licensure Handbook for GPA, course work, credits, field experience, and ACT or PPST score requirements for admission to the departmental program. See the Teacher Education section for information on admission to the University Teacher Education Program.
Details are available from the department advising office.
Several options are offered for students who are interested in the study of human movement as preparation for professional roles other than public school teaching. The exercise science option leads toward professional roles as directors and leaders in the fitness field in corporate, recreational, clinical, or institutional settings. Graduates of this option understand the immediate and long-term effects of physical activity, especially as they relate to improving and maintaining human health. Graduates are able to evaluate a person's physical fitness, prescribe safe and effective exercise programs tailored to an individual's needs and goals, and to effectively supervise these programs. The athletic training option prepares students for the NATA certification examination or for graduate work in athletic training.