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Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Curriculum
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.
The Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER) Department offers majors in two tracks (Teaching and Professional) and activity classes.

• Teaching
  Physical Education & Health K-6, 7-12
  Physical Education K-6, 7-12
  Health K-6, 7-12
  Coaching K-12
• Professional
  Health, Wellness & Recreation

Admission and Retention
Admission to an HPER major occurs when the student declares the major on the Plan of Study after requesting an HPER advisor. To continue study in an HPER major the student must:

• Maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA with a grade of "C" or better in all major coursework in Health, Wellness & Recreation.
• If selecting the Teacher Education track, meet all requirements for admission and retention in Teacher Education.

HPER Core Courses
Required of all options
HEA 100 - Community First Aid & CPR
1 credit
HEA 200 - Advanced Community First Aid & CPR
1 credit
PED 100 - Introduction, History & Principles of HPER
2 credits
PED 200 - Human Anatomy & Kinesiology
3 credits
PED 300 - Exercise Physiology
3 credits
PED 400 - Biomechanics
3 credits

Program Requirements: Teaching

Physical Education and Health
K-6, 7-12 (Endorsement 137, 138, 146, 147)

Physical Education Teaching Major

K-6, 7-12 (Endorsement 146, 147)

Health Education Teaching Major
K-6, 7-12 (Endorsement 137, 138)

Coaching (Another teaching major for endorsement or is considered and authorization)
K-12 (Endorsement 101)

Program Requirements: Professional

Health, Wellness & Recreation

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Plan of Study
Health, Wellness and Recreation

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Plan of Study
Physical Education & Health K-12, Teacher Education

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