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Academics
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Overview
The HPER Department offers undergraduate preparation programs for individuals seeking a career in Health, Wellness, Physical Education and Recreation.
The University of Dubuque is fully accredited by the Iowa Department of Education to offer a preparation program in Physical Education (K-6, 7-12), Health (K-6, 7-12) and Coaching (K-12).
The University of Dubuque also offers preparation for a degree in Health, Wellness & Recreation. As part of the coursework contained within this major is the potential to sit for nationally recognized certifications (i.e. ACSM, ARC, NSCA, CHES).
Information on specific coursework can be found in the present HPER Catalog in the Curriculum section.
Purpose
HPER has three functions at the University of Dubuque. In cooperation with the Teacher Education Department, Physical Education and Health prepares professionals in school settings. The second function is to prepare majors in non-school professional settings. The third function is to provide elective activity courses for students' personal and physical fulfillment. The HPER faculty attempt to create a Christian environment in a service-oriented professional manner.
The HPER Department offers undergraduate preparation programs for individuals seeking a career in Health, Wellness, Physical Education and Recreation.
The University of Dubuque is fully accredited by the Iowa Department of Education to offer a preparation program in Physical Education (K-6, 7-12), Health (K-6, 7-12) and Coaching (K-12).
The University of Dubuque also offers preparation for a degree in Health, Wellness & Recreation. As part of the coursework contained within this major is the potential to sit for nationally recognized certifications (i.e. ACSM, ARC, NSCA, CHES).
Information on specific coursework can be found in the present HPER Catalog in the Curriculum section.
Purpose
HPER has three functions at the University of Dubuque. In cooperation with the Teacher Education Department, Physical Education and Health prepares professionals in school settings. The second function is to prepare majors in non-school professional settings. The third function is to provide elective activity courses for students' personal and physical fulfillment. The HPER faculty attempt to create a Christian environment in a service-oriented professional manner.
| Department Objectives | Student Assessment |
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To work cooperatively with the Teacher Education Department to prepare Education and Physical Education majors in school settings. To prepare non-teaching majors specific to their declared major. To expose majors to professionals in teaching and non-teaching environments. To model and instill professional development. To offer activity courses to the general education student. |
The Chair of Physical Education recommends for licensure upon successful completion of the required program. A grade of C or above in each course of the major. Completion of Internship, Student Teaching and In-Class Field Trips. Eligibility for selected certification workshops. Successful completion of elected activity class. |
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