2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION
The curriculum in the Department of Health and Physical Education is
composed of two programs. The physical education activities program
offers a selection of physical skill classes designed to promote health,
physical skill development and to promote lifetime fitness. The minor
programs offer courses that are designed for students who may be involved
in some facet of physical education or coaching as a career path. Coaching
at all levels, health/fitness promotion and sports management are all
potential employment areas.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The activities program strives to provide classes for student to gain skill in
activities that carry-over into later life thus providing an avenue for
lifetime fitness. The two minor programs provide knowledge and skill in
teaching and coaching areas which will be beneficial in career choices and/
or leisure pursuits.
ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• satisfactorily complete all course work requirements
• maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• current certification in Community First Aid/CPR.
REQUIRED HOURS FOR THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION MINOR
AND FOR THE COACHING MINOR
There are two minor programs; one in physical education and one in
coaching. The department will guide the student in selecting courses that
best meet the student’s aims and plans. Fifteen (15) semester hours are
required for each minor.
Physical Education minors must take HPED 2251 – Introduction to
Physical Education
Coaching minors must take HPED 3310 Coaching Theory and Methods.
The remaining 12 semester hours for either minor can be selected from the
following courses:
HPED 1154 First Aid: Responding to Emergencies
HPED 2202 Sports Statistics
HPED 2251 Introduction to Physical Education
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