Bentson/Bunker Fieldhouse
Room 1
The Bentson/Bunker Fieldhouse is located
on
the corner of Centennial Boulevard and
University Drive (Campus Map)
Physical Education
A major in physical education prepares a graduate for many teaching or leisure-related occupations.
The Program
A physical education student must like to work with people, be adequately skilled in physical activities, have a commitment to fitness and be interested in the physical, biological and social sciences to be successful in this field. All physical education majors are encouraged to pursue a second major or minor.
Community Sports Physical Education Option
This non-teaching major is offered for students interested in pursuing community sports positions with parks and recreation facilities or local organizations like the YMCA. Students pursuing this major often times are interested in coaching at the collegiate level and go on to pursue their Masters degree following graduation.
Physical Education Teaching Option
This professional teaching preparation program is designed primarily to meet the needs of those interested in teaching K-12 public school physical education.
Teaching — School of Education
Completing the degree requirements for a physical education degree in the School of Education certifies a graduate to teach physical education from kindergarten through grade 12. Students may choose to enrich their background by selecting a major or minor in health education.
The student majoring in physical education will be studying the art and science of human movement, which includes classes in elementary, middle and high school activities; motor learning, physiology and psychology of human movement; the art of teaching and motivating individuals; the understanding of the movement potential of all individuals; an appreciation of the individual differences of all people and communication skills.
The majority of graduates with a major in physical education pursue an elementary school or secondary teaching career and are often asked to coach a sport in a co-curricular activity program. Many go to graduate school enabling them to specialize in fields such as exercise physiology, sports administration or public and private health/activity management. Other graduates will go into businesses related to their major preparation.
Double Major
Because of the No Child Left Behind legislation, it is strongly recommended that physical education majors double major in heath education-school health option. For more information on a double major, contact the department or an adviser.
Coaching Preparation
Most individuals with a physical education major also work as head or assistant coaches. The preparation students receive in the physical education major prepares and qualifies them to be public school coaches in all states across the nation. Students may receive a coaching certification by completing HNES 211. A 16 credit coaching minor is also available. This minor includes a two credit field experience in coaching
Technology in Physical Education
Although it might seem that the gymnasium would be the last place where technology would have a strong influence in curriculum and instruction, that is certainly not the case. Physical education majors at NDSU are taught how to use and apply heart rate monitors, motion sensors and pedometers in activity settings; the TriFIT computer-based health-management system that allows for exercise evaluation, nutrition evaluation and health-risk assessments; and video machines and software to analyze sport skills and improve teaching effectiveness.
High School Preparation
Students planning to major in physical education should complete the following high school courses: psychology, sociology, biology, chemistry, computer science, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
- Comm. 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking - 3
- CSci. 114 - Microcomputer Packages - 3
- Engl. 110, 120 - College Composition I, II 3 3
- HD&E 189 - Skills for Academic Success 1 -
- HNES 110 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education
- and Recreation 1 -
- HNES 150 - Foundations of Physical Education 2 -
- HNES 154 - Professional Activities in Elementary
- School Acitivities - 3
- HPER 217 - Personal and Community Health - 3
- Psyc. 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3 -
- Quantitative Reasoning Elective 3 -
- Humanities and Fine Arts Elective 3 -
- Totals16 15
- Biol. 220, 220L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 -
- CDFS 230 - Life Span Development or
- Psyc. 250 - Developmental Psychology - 3
- HNES 253 - Motor Learning and Performance 3 -
- HNES 255 - Professional Preparation in Middle School Activities - 3
- HNES 256 - Professional Preparation in High School Activities 3 -
- HNES 210 - First Aid and CPR - 2
- Soc. 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3 -
- Science and Technology Elective 3 -
- Electives - 5
- Totals16 13
- Educ. 321 - Introduction to Teaching 3 -
- Educ. 322 - Educational Psychology 3 -
- Educ. 381 - Early Experience 1 -
- Educ. 489 - Native American and Multicultural
- Instructional Practices - 3
- HNES 300 - Curriculum, Standards and Assessment
- in Physical Education 3 -
- HNES 350 - Fitness Education Activities and Materials - 3
- HNES 352 - Physical Education Activities and Materials - 3
- HNES 367 - Principles of Conditioning 3 -
- Humanities and Fine Art Elective - 3
- Electives 3 6
- Totals16 18
- Educ. 451 - Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment 3 -
- Educ. 481 - Class Practice/Methods of Teaching
- Physical Education K-12 3 -
- Educ. 485 - Student Teaching Seminar - 1
- Educ. 486 - Classroom Management for Diverse Learners 2 -
- Educ. 487 - Student Teaching (Secondary and Elementary) - 9
- Educ. 488 - Applied Student Teaching - 3
- HD&E 320 - Professional Issues 1 -
- HNES 461 - Program Administration and Curriculum Design 3 -
- Elective 3 -
- Totals15 13
- Curriculum Totals 122
This sample curriculum is not intended to serve as a curriculum guide for current students, but rather an example of course offerings for prospective students. For the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of entrance into a program, consult with an academic adviser or with the Office of Registration and Records.
Contact Information
Director of Student Services and Advancement
College of Human Development and Education
North Dakota State University
Evelyn Morrow Lebedeff Hall 255D
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel: (701) 231-7071
Fax: (701) 231-7174
Email: Nancy.Gress@ndsu.edu
Web: www.ndsu.edu/hde
or
Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
North Dakota State University
Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse 1
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel: (701) 231-8681
Fax: (701) 231-8872
Email: David.Barney@ndsu.edu
Office of Admission
North Dakota State University
124 Ceres Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel: (701) 231-8643
Fax: (701) 231-8802
Email: NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/prospective/students/
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