Requirements for a Major or Minor in Physical Education and Health


Programs offered
• Major in Health (37 to 39 credits)
• Major in Exercise Science (44 credits)
• Minor in Exercise Science (25 credits)
• Major in Physical Education (33 credits plus 32 credits in education)
• Major in Health Education (34 credits plus 32 credits in education)
• Minor in Coaching (20 credits)

Faculty
Rich A. Glas, athletic director
Kristen M. Hetland, chair
Kyle C. Bakken
Rachel D. Bergeson, associate athletic director
Craig Brandenburger
Anna Bratsch
Don Bruenjes
Brett D. Bruininks
Jennifer L. Christofferson
Freddy Coleman
Troy W. Hanestad
Terry J. Horan
Chris Howe
Robert O. Jones
Duane Kashmark
David J. Klug
Garrick Z. Larson
Julie B. Lucier
Timothy P. Mosser
Clay Nagel
Matthew D. Nagel
Jessica A. Rahman
Marvin L. Roeske
Scott W. Savor
Bonnie K. Siverson
Duane E. Siverson
Dan Weiler
Aaron J. Willits

The physical education and health department provides learning experiences that prepare students to achieve the following outcomes to:
• Demonstrate competence in scientific-based knowledge and theoretical concepts
• Use and interpret appropriate assessment techniques
• Design and implement effective and appropriate educational interventions
• Demonstrate responsible engagement in the profession

Each program has its own unique emphasis in addition to these department goals.

Liberal Arts Core Physical Education Requirement

To fulfill the liberal arts graduation requirement, each student at Concordia is required to complete two 1-credit courses from the physical education and health department:
• PED 111 – Wellness, 1 credit
• PED 112 – Physical Education Activities, one course, 1 credit

Although these classes may be taken any time, students are encouraged to complete them during the first year. Additional activity courses may be selected during the sophomore, junior and senior years.

Major in Health
In addition to fulfilling the departmentwide goals, a major in health prepares graduates to assess community needs and implement effective health education programs. The requirements for a major in health are 37 to 39 credits:
• PED 111 – Wellness, 1 credit
• HLTH 141 – Personal and Social Health, 4 credits
• HLTH 143 – First Aid and CPR: Emergency Response, 2 credits
• PSYC 206 – Developmental Psychology, 4 credits OR
PSYC 227 – Personality Dynamics, 4 credits
• HLTH 220 – Introduction to Health Education and Health Promotion, 2 credits
• BIOL 101 – General Biology, 4 credits
• BIOL 306 – Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 – General Biology, 4 credits
• One course from the following:
– SOC 231 – Sociology of Families, 4 credits
– SOC 332 – Society and Human Sexuality, 4 credits
• One course from the following:
– ENVR 103 – Ecosystems and Human Influence, 4 credits
– PSYC 325 – Health Psychology, 2 credits
– FND 426 – Community Nutrition, 4 credits
• FND 321 – Nutrition, 4 credits
• HLTH 340 – Comprehensive School Health Programs, 2 credits
• HLTH 386 – Presenting Health Content, 4 credits

Major in Exercise Science
The major in exercise science trains graduates to meet the departmentwide goals, and to demonstrate informed decisionmaking in the following categories of individual fitness:
• cardiovascular fitness
• muscular strength
• muscular endurance
• flexibility
• stress management
• healthful nutritional practices
The requirements for a major in exercise science are 44 credits:
• BIOL 101 – General Biology, 4 credits OR
BIOL 121 – Cell Biology, 4 credits
• CHEM 111 – Survey of General Chemistry, 4 credits OR
CHEM 127 – General Chemistry I, 4 credits
• HLTH 141 – Personal and Social Health, 4 credits
• HLTH 143 – First Aid and CPR: Emergency Response, 2 credits
• PED 230 – Motor Development, 2 credits
• PED 245 – Introduction to Exercise Science, 2 credits
• PED 252 – Prevention and Care of Sport-Related Injuries, 2 credits
• PED 272 – Physiology of Exercise, 4 credits
• BIOL 306 – Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 – General Biology or BIOL 121 – Cell Biology,
4 credits
• FND 321 – Nutrition, 4 credits
• PED 365 – Testing and Prescription in Exercise Science, 4 credits
Prerequisite: PED 272 – Physiology of Exercise, 4 credits
• PED 465 – Advanced Testing and Prescription, 2 credits
Prerequisite: PED 365 – Testing and Prescription in Exercise Science, 4 credits
• PED 467 – Biomechanics of Human Motion, 2 credits
Prerequisite: PED 272 – Physiology of Exercise and BIOL 306 – Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits
• PED 490 – Practicum in Health Fitness, 4 credits

Minor in Exercise Science
Requirements for a minor in exercise science are 25 credits:
• BIOL 101 – General Biology, 4 credits OR
BIOL 121 – Cell Biology, 4 credits
• PED 112 – Resistance Training, 1 credit
• PED 245 – Introduction to Exercise Science, 2 credits
• PED 230 – Motor Development, 2 credits
• PED 272 – Physiology of Exercise, 4 credits
• PED 365 – Testing and Prescription in Exercise Science, 4 credits
Prerequisite: PED 272 – Physiology of Exercise, 4 credits
• BIOL 306 – Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits
Prerequisite: BIO 101 – General Biology or BIO 121 – Cell Biology, 4 credits
• HLTH 141 – Personal and Social Health, 4 credits OR
FND 321 – Nutrition, 4 credits
• CHEM 111 – Survey of General Chemistry, 4 credits OR
CHEM 127 – General Chemistry, 4 credits

Major in Physical Education
This major prepares students to be recommended by the Concordia College department of education for Minnesota licensure to teach physical education in grades K-12. To be eligible to complete this major, the student must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. (See education pages for program information, requirements and course descriptions.)
The requirements for a major in physical education are 33 credits plus 32 credits in education:
• BIOL 101 – General Biology, 4 credits
• HLTH 141 – Personal and Social Health, 4 credits
• HLTH 143 – First Aid and CPR: Emergency Response, 2 credits
• PED 200 – Foundations in Physical Education, 2 credits
• PED 230 – Motor Development, 2 credits
• PED 251 – Adapted Physical Education, 2 credits
• PED 255 – Teaching Motor Skills, 4 credits
• PED 301 – Elementary Physical Education, 2 credits
• PED 317 – Teaching Assistant in PE, 1 credit
• PED 320 – Curriculum and Assessment in Physical Education, 4 credits
• FND 321 – Nutrition, 4 credits
• PED 362 – Fitness Assessment and Technology in Physical Education, 2 credits
• EDUC 321 – Teaching Methods (K-12) and Curriculum for Physical Education, 4 credits (required methods of teaching course)
• Successful completion of the Secondary/K-12 curriculum required coursework (see Education: Coursework in Secondary/K-12 Education)
• Students double majoring in physical education and health teaching are allowed to double count BIOL 101, HLTH 141 and 143, and FND 321.

Major in Health Education
This major prepares students to be recommended by the Concordia College department of education for Minnesota licensure to teach health in grades 5-12. To be eligible to complete this major, the student must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. (See education pages for program information, requirements and course descriptions.)
The requirements for a major in health education, are 34 credits plus 32 credits in education:
• PED 111 – Wellness, 1 credit
• PED 252 – Prevention and Care of Sport-Related Injuries, 2 credits
• HLTH 141 – Personal and Social Health, 4 credits
• HLTH 143 – First Aid and CPR: Emergency Response, 2 credits
• HLTH 220 – Introduction to Health Education and Health Promotion, 2 credits
• HLTH 340 – Comprehensive School Health Programs, 2 credits
• FND 321 – Nutrition, 4 credits
• BIOL 101 – General Biology, 4 credits
• BIOL 306 – Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits
• ENVR 103 – Ecosystems and Human Influence, 4 credits
• 4 credits from the following:
– SOC 332 – Society and Human Sexuality, 4 credits OR
SOC 231 – Sociology of Families, 4 credits
• EDUC 386 – Elementary and Secondary Health Methods of Teaching, 4 credits (required methods of teaching course)
• Successful completion of the secondary/K-12 required coursework (see Education: Coursework in Secondary/K-12 Education)
• Students double majoring in physical education and health teaching are allowed to double count BIOL 101 and 306, HLTH 141 and 143, PED 252 and 421, and FND 321.

Coaching Minor
Coursework in the coaching minor follows recommendations set forth in National Standards for Athletic Coaches (NSAC) and prepares individuals to work with youth athletic programs.

Minor in Coaching
Requirements for a minor in coaching are 20 credits:
• HLTH 143 – First Aid and CPR: Emergency Response, 2 credits
• PED 252 – Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, 2 credits
• PED 361 – Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletic Programs, 2 credits
• PED 260-268 – Coaching and Officiating Competitive Sports (students choose one course), 2 credits
• PED 216 – Sport Officiating, 2 credits
• PED 491 – Coaching Practicum, 2 credits
• PED 410 – Sport in American Society, 4 credits
• PSYC 345 – Psychology of Sport, 4 credits

Students double majoring in physical education and health with a minor in coaching must substitute two additional credits for HLTH 143 with the permission of the department chair (HLTH 143 can only be double counted).