The University Senate of
PROPOSAL 14-07
(Voting
Units: Academic Departments)
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION MAJOR, B.S.
Concentration in
Fitness and Sports Management
Concentration in
Secondary Education
1. Program
Description
The proposed Health and Physical Education Major, B.S. will
be offered by the Department of Exercise Science, Health and Physical
Education. The program provides both a scientific basis and practical
experience for students seeking opportunities in the health fitness industry or
secondary education. The goal of the core curriculum is to provide students
with a broad scientific, theoretical, and practical foundation in health and
physical education. Career opportunities
include positions as fitness director, wellness director, strength and
conditioning coach, personal trainer, sports coach, or as a secondary education
teacher in Health Education and Physical Education. In addition, all students
will complete either an internship in a clinical or community health setting or
a student teaching practicum.
Upon completion of this program students will be qualified
to take the
2. Rationale
The proposed degree builds on Michigan Tech’s strengths in
the sciences and is consistent with the University’s vision of expanded degree
program offerings to attract new students. The Health and Physical Education
Major degree provides students an entrance into a field that has a broad choice
of career options. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor
Statistics, employment of health and fitness workers is expected to “increase
much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014” due to the rapid
growth in the fitness industry. Employment in the health fitness services is
projected to increase 27% or more over the next ten years. An increasing number of individuals are
spending more time and money on fitness clubs, and more businesses are
recognizing the benefits of health and fitness programs. Furthermore, our aging population is getting
more involved with health and fitness programs to stay healthy, physically fit,
and independent. This program will be an
attractive choice for students and will provide employees and professionals for
this growing employment sector.
The proposed Health and Physical Education degree will also
include an option for secondary education. This concentration will specifically
prepare students to become teachers and coaches in a secondary school
system. The concentration is consistent
with the State of
In addition to providing Michigan Tech students with new
opportunities to pursue careers in the health and physical education field, the
current proposal has societal implications.
The American Heart Association recently reported that over 136 million
Americans are classified as overweight.
Even more disturbing is the fact that nearly 9.2 million children and
adolescents are considered overweight or obese.
Our nation is in the midst of a health epidemic, and there is a growing
need to have more individuals educated in the fields of health and physical
education. Obesity is a primary risk factor for the development of both
cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and has been linked to some cancers. With health care costs rising exponentially,
it is clear that new and innovative ways for fighting obesity are
necessary. This includes both education
and research.
Finally, a degree in Health and Physical Education at
In summary, the proposed degree is
consistent Michigan Tech’s vision for expanded degree offerings and will
attract new students interested in a health fitness career or secondary health
and physical education. Our short term
goal is to provide Michigan Tech students with an outstanding undergraduate
education and internship experience in health and physical education. Our long term goal is to attract world-class faculty
that will develop strong research programs addressing health concerns in our
nation, such as obesity, diabetes, etc.
Research collaborations with other departments at Michigan Tech and
nationally recognized institutes will be expected.
3. Related
Programs
The B.S. in Health and Physical Education will draw upon
courses currently taught as part of the existing B.S. programs in Biology and
in Exercise Science. It is also complemented by the Minor in Coaching. Students will have options to concentrate in
either Fitness and Sports Management or Secondary Education. The proposed major
in Health and Physical Education differs from the existing B.S. in Exercise
Science, and these differences are highlighted in Appendix A.
The science of health and physical education provides
excellent opportunities for collaboration between Exercise Science, Biology and
Biomedical Engineering programs, especially at the level of senior design
projects and the Senior Internship of the Health and Physical Education Major.
All students in the proposed major will have to participate in a senior
internship, which will provide them with practical experience in the field of
health and physical education. However,
our students will also be encouraged to work with other departments on senior
design projects. Such relationships are currently being explored with existing
Exercise Science students and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Developing a working relationship in
undergraduate research in complimentary programs opens collaborative learning
experiences for all involved. There is a
need to approach human problems such as increasing obesity and lack of fitness
from many perspectives, allowing our University to contribute the overall goal
of improving life by fusing knowledge and experiences from sciences and
engineering. The potential interdisciplinary collaboration between departments
will provide Michigan Tech with a technological niche that differentiates our
program from others in the state.
Related
Bachelor degrees at other State of
B.S. in Education Dept
of Physical Education & Sport
Physical Education Major, Secondary
Certification
School Health Education Major, Secondary
Certification
B.S., B.A. in
Community Health & Health Administration
B.S., B.A. in
Health Fitness in Preventive and Rehab Programs
B.S., B.A. in
Public Health Education and Health Promotion
Eastern
B.S. in Physical
Education, k-12 Teacher Certification College
of Health & Human Services
B.S. in Physical
Education, k-12 Teacher Certification Department
of Movement Sciences
B.S. in
Kinesiology Department
of Kinesiology
Physical Education Option, k-12 Teacher
Certification
Northern
B.S. in Education Department
of Health, Physical
Physical Education Major, Secondary
Certification Education
and Recreation
School Health Education Major, Secondary
Certification
B.S.
in Community Health Education
B.S.
in Management of Health and Fitness
B.A. in Physical
and Health Education, k-12 Teacher Certification Department of Kinesiology
B.S. in Physical
Education, k-12 Teacher Certification Department
of Kinesiology
B.A.
in Kinesiology - Sports Management
B.S., B.A. in
Education Division
of Kinesiology, Health
Major in Health Education, Secondary
Certification and Sport
Studies
Major in Kinesiology, Secondary
Certification
B.S. in Physical
Education, k-12 Teacher Certification Department
of Health, Physical
B.S. in School
Health Education, k-12 Teacher Certification Education
and Recreation
B.S. in Community
Health Education
Related Bachelor degrees from
benchmark Universities:
B.A. in Physical
Education, k-12 Teacher Certification Department
of Health & Kinesiology
B.A.
in Health and Fitness
B.S. in Physical
Education
B.S. in Health
Education
B.S. in Health and
Physical Education, k-12 Department
of Health and Physical
Education
B.S. in Exercise
and Health Promotion Department
of Human Nutrition,
Foods
and Exercise
4.
Projected Enrollment
The goal in the first year is to
attract 20 students, with the expectation of 60-80 students enrolled in the
major by the fourth year (steady state).
It is anticipated that approximately 2/3 of the students will be enrolled
in the Fitness and Sports Management concentration due to higher job placement
(expected employment growth of 27% or higher over the next ten years). The remaining 1/3 of the students will be
enrolled in the Secondary Education concentration, where employment
opportunities are still good (expected employment growth of 18-27% over the
next ten years), but not quite as high as the Fitness and Sports Management
concentration. Therefore, it is projected that by the fourth year (steady
state), there will be approximately 40 students enrolled in the Fitness and
Sports Management concentration and 20 students enrolled in the Secondary
Education concentration.
5. Scheduling
Plans
This Health and Physical Education B.S. will be a regular
on-campus program offering. The
anticipated start date is Fall Semester 2007.
6. Curriculum
Design
There are two concentrations for the proposed degree: 1)
Fitness and Sports Management, 2) Secondary Education. In both concentrations, students will meet
the General Education and co-curricular requirements of the University. The total number of credits to earn the
degree in Health and Physical Education – Fitness & Sports Management will
be 128 credits earned as: Core, 77 credits; General Education, 28 credits; Free
Electives, 23 credits. In contrast, the
total number of credits to earn the degree in Health and Physical Education –
Secondary Education will be 132 credits earned as: Core, 70 credits; Teacher
Education, 34 credits; General Education, 28 credits. The detailed differences are shown in
Appendix A.
Core Courses Health & Physical Education, B.S. –
Fitness
and
Sports Medicine Concentration
Course # Course Title Credits
Biological Sciences
BL 1040 Principles of Biology 4
BL 2010 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
BL 2011 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1
BL 2020 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
BL 2021 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1
BL 2940 Human Nutrition 3
BL 3970 Current Health Issues 3
18
Chemistry
CH 1000 Preparatory Chemistry 3
3
Exercise Science
EH 1100 Foundations of Health and Physical
Education 2
EH 2010 Principles of Weight Training &
Aerobics 2
EH 2020 Introduction to Individual Sports 2
EH 2030 Introduction to Team Sports 2
EH 2200 Human Reproductive Health &
Development 2
EH 3050 Intro to Athletic Training 3
EH 3100 Exercise Assessment and Prescription 3
EH 3150 Health of Special Populations 2
EH 3200 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
EH 3800 Strength & Conditioning 2
EH 3820 Personal Training 2
EH 4080 Sports and Facilities Management 2
EH 4010 Sports Psychology 3
EH 4400 Motor Control 3
EH 4420 Motor Learning & Development 3
EH 4800 Internship in Health & Physical
Education 3
39
Mathematics
Select One:
MA 1020 Quantitative Literacy 4
MA 1032 Data, Functions & Graph Plus 4
Required:
MA 2720 Statistical Methods 4
8
Business
BA 3700 Organizational Behavior 3
BA 4770 Human Resources Management 3
BA 3800 Principles of Marketing 3
9
General Education and Distribution
UN 1001 Perspectives 3
UN 1002 or 1003 World Cultures 4
UN 2001 Revisions 3
UN 2002 Institutions 3
General Education and Distribution
Courses 15
28
Electives (maximum of 5 credits from EH 4950) 23
TOTAL Credits Required (Core, General Education, Electives) 128
The department GPA will be calculated using grades in
Exercise Science and Biological Sciences (EH and BL designations) and any
cognate courses taken as electives with these designations. As allowed by the
General Education requirements, degrees developed in Physical Education can
apply Physical Education activity classes toward the degree requirements and
receive a letter grade (see MTU General Education Development Task Force;
August 20, 1998).
Students seeking the Health and Physical Education – Fitness
and Sports Management option will be required to take 3 units of
co-curricular. After fulfilling the
University co-curricular requirement, Health and Physical Education majors have
the option to receive credit for physical activity classes (up to 5 credits).
These additional physical activity classes will consist of a mixture of
students taking the class for co-curricular (non-Health & PE majors) and
credit (Health & PE majors). Students taking the class for credit will have
additional assessment requirements (i.e., quizzes, tests, oral presentations,
etc). Students will enroll in EH 4950 –
Special Topics in Physical Activity to accommodate these requirements. The
existing pass/fail system will continue for non-Health & PE majors.
The Department of Biological Sciences has agreed to waive CH
1110 as the prerequisite for BL 2010 for Health & Physical Education
majors. Instead, CH1000 will be taken in preparation for BL 2010.
Core Courses Health & Physical Education, B.S. –
Secondary
Education Concentration
Course # Course Title Credits
Biological Sciences
BL 1040 Principles of Biology 4
BL 2010 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
BL 2011 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1
BL 2020 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
BL 2021 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1
BL 2940 Human Nutrition 3
BL 3970 Current Health Issues 3
18
Chemistry
CH 1000 Preparatory Chemistry 3
3
Exercise Science
EH 1100 Foundations of Health and Physical
Education 2
EH 2010 Principles of Weight Training &
Aerobics 2
EH 2020 Introduction to Individual Sports 2
EH 2030 Introduction to Team Sports 2
EH 2100 Sports Officiating 2
EH 2200 Human Reproductive Health &
Development 2
EH 2580 Water Safety Instructor 1
EH 3050 Intro to Athletic Training 3
EH 3100 Exercise Assessment and Prescription 3
EH 3150 Health of Special Populations 2
EH 3200 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
EH 3800 Strength & Conditioning 2
EH 3820 Personal Training 2
EH 4010 Sports Psychology 3
EH 4300 Program Administration of Health
Education 2
EH 4301 Program Administration of Physical
Education 2
EH 4400 Motor Control 3
EH 4420 Motor Learning & Development 3
41
Mathematics
Select One:
MA 1020 Quantitative Literacy 4
MA 1032 Data, Functions & Graph Plus 4
Required:
MA 2720 Statistical Methods 4
8
Education – Secondary ED Requirements
PSY 2000 Principles of Psychology 3
ED 3100 Instructional Technology 2
ED 3110 Psychological Foundations of Education 3
ED 3210 Foundations of Education 2
ED 3410 Clinical Experience 1
HU 4150 Literacy in the Content Area 4
EH/ED 4790 Curriculum & Methods of Teaching Health and 3
and
Physical Education
ED 4700 Fundamentals of Instruction 3
ED 4910 Directed Teaching 12
33
General Education and Distribution
UN 1001 Perspectives 3
UN 1002 or 1003 World Cultures 4
UN 2001 Revisions 3
UN 2002 Institutions 3
General Education and Distribution
Courses 15
28
Electives 0
TOTAL Credits Required (Core, General Education, Electives) 131*
* Under existing
guidelines, individuals will have to complete not only a teaching major, but
will also have to declare a teaching minor to become certified by the state of
The department GPA will be calculated using grades in
Exercise Science and Biological Sciences (EH and BL designations) and any
cognate courses taken as electives with these designations. Students seeking
the Health and Physical Education – Secondary Education option will be required
to take 3 units of co-curricular. Social
Dance (PE 0152), Water Safety Skill (PE 1580), and Fall or Winter Outdoor
Adventure (PE 0173 or 0174) will be required to meet state requirements for
secondary education. The other 1 unit
can be chosen by the student.
The Department of Biological Sciences has agreed to allow CH
1000 to be taken as the prerequisite for BL 2010 for Health & Physical
Education majors on a trial basis. The Department of Exercise Science, Health
and Physical Education will work closely with the instructor for BL 2010
(currently Dr. Ron Gratz) and the Department of Biological Sciences in
assessing weather students are adequately prepared for BL 2010. It is anticipated that CH 1000 will provide the
students with the fundamental chemistry concepts necessary for BL 2010.
7. New Courses & Teaching Distribution
The table below lists all the new EH courses needed for
proposed degree. The final three columns
indicate if the classes are required for the Secondary Education concentration
(Ed) or the Fitness and Sports Management concentration (FSM). Note that two classes will also be utilized
for the Exercise Science degree. An
explanation of the proposed teaching distribution for these new courses is
provided below the table.
|
Course # |
Class
Title |
Credits |
Ed |
FSM |
ExSci |
|
EH 1100 |
Foundations
of Health and Physical Education |
2 |
X |
X |
|
|
EH 2010 |
Principles
of Weight Training & Aerobics |
2 |
X |
X |
|
|
EH 2020 |
Introduction
to Individual Sports |
2 |
X |
X |
|
|
EH 2030 |
Introduction
to Team Sports |
2 |
X |
X |
|
|
EH 2100 |
Sports
Officiating |
2 |
X |
|
|
|
EH 2200 |
Human
Reproductive Health & Development |
2 |
X |
X |
|
|
EH 3150 |
Health of
Special Populations |
2 |
X |
X |
|
|
EH 3800 |
Strength
& Conditioning |
2 |
X |
X |
|
|
EH 3820 |
Personal
Training |
2 |
X |
X |
|
|
EH 4300 |
Program
Administration of Health Education |
2 |
X |
|
|
|
EH 4301 |
Program
Administration of Physical Education |
2 |
X |
|
|
|
EH 4400 |
Motor
Control |
3 |
X |
X |
X |
|
EH 4420 |
Motor
Learning & Development |
3 |
X |
X |
X |
|
EH 4790 |
Curriculum
and Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education |
3 |
X |
|
|
|
EH 4800 |
Internship
in Health & Physical Ed. |
3 |
|
X |
|