Faculty and Staff

Glenn R. Carlson, Department Chair, Assistant Professor
Jeffrey W. Engstrom, Associate Professor
James M. Geidner, Associate Professor
Jay R. Johnson, Associate Professor
David F. Kroll, Assistant Professor/Athletic Trainer
Kim Lebard-Rankila, Senior Lecturer
Donald Mulhern, Lecturer/Head Women's Basketball Coach
Raymond Reinertsen, Senior Lecturer
Rhoda Robinson, Associate Professor
William F. Simpson, Associate Professor

Physical Education Program, Mission & Philosophy

The Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) offers a Physical Education Major program which includes the following concentrations:  Physical Education (EC-A Teaching Certification), Exercise Science (non- comprehensive - requires a minor) and, Community Health Promotion. Minors are available in Coaching, Health (liberal arts), Health Education, Health and Human Performance, and Sports Management.

HHP Mission Statement
The mission of the Health and Human Performance Department is to provide students with a knowledge base, creating a positive attitude and lifelong skills in the seven dimensions of wellness:  physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, career, social and environmental (i.e. personal health) as part of the liberal arts educational foundation. Programs in the Health and Human Performance Department seek to serve all students in a caring educational environment toward liberal arts studies in physical education and health and/or pre-professional studies as physical education health, early childhood, and special education teachers or non-teaching allied health professionals.

Philosophy Statement

"The mind cannot live without the body." "The body cannot live without the mind."

Morpheus, "The Matrix," 1999

The Health and Human Performance Department believes in the education of the total person, body, soul and spirit in that:

• Developing a knowledge base and critical thinking skills concerning responsibility for individual wellness is critical for all human beings.
• All students should be given the opportunity to develop a positive attitude toward healthy behaviors for a lifetime.
• Learning takes place best when there is an emotional attachment; therefore, students need to be engaged in the curriculum.
• Attitudes are caught not taught; teachers must be excited about their courses and the environment in which they teach.
• As we learn to move, we move to learn; and we all have the responsibility to become aware of and learn to respect diversity among people.
• The teaching-learning process is a two-way street; the student-teacher relationship should revolve around good, honest communication, valued learning experiences and assessments, and should bring about expected outcomes for both parties.

We strongly recommend that all majors retain textbooks, course notes and major papers in each of the major courses. These materials will be important assets in other courses in your major and/or minor.

All students with majors or minors in Physical Education and Health must earn a grade of C or better in all required courses in the major and/or minor.

Students seeking teacher certification must meet the requirements detailed in the Teacher Education sections of this catalog.

Liberal Education Requirement
To fulfill the Liberal Education Requirement, all students must successfully complete HHP 102 Health and Wellness. Students with medical restrictions should contact the coordinator of HHP 102 labs before the first lab session. Physical Education majors and minors must earn a grade of C+ or better in HHP 102.

Prerequisites
Students should note that several Health and Human Performance courses at the 200, 300 and 400 levels have specific course prerequisites. These prerequisites are indicated in the Course Descriptions portion of this catalog.

Experiential Learning - Fieldwork - Internship
The faculty of the Health and Human Performance Department believe that a well-designed and meaningful work experience, which builds on the academic foundation provided by a college education, can greatly enhance the total learning experience and facilitate the transition from college to the professional world. Academic credits awarded for Fieldwork, Experiential Learning, range from 1-12. Credits for Internship range from 10-20. Interested students should read the Health and Human Performance Internship Handbook and contact the instructor for additional information.

Senior Experience
At the culmination of the senior internship, fieldwork or other experiential learning project, students are required to develop an interactive, media-oriented presentation on a topic related to the experience and knowledge gained during the practical experience. Presentations will be made during Senior Experience Day scheduled at the end of each semester. 

Academic Integrity
Students are expected to maintain academic integrity in meeting requirements for an undergraduate degree. Evidence of academic misconduct may result in certain sanctions, such as failure in a course or dismissal from the program. Chapter 14 of the UW-Superior Student Disciplinary Procedures of the Wisconsin Administrative Code for the University of Wisconsin System outlines the procedures for identifying academic misconduct and the appropriate sanctions.

Immoral Conduct - Incompetency
A student may be denied admission to the certification program under Wisconsin Administration Code for the Department of Public Instruction PI 34.35 dealing with Incompetency and Immoral Conduct. Recommendations for certification can also be denied under the same statute.

The following are statutory definitions: "Immoral Conduct" means conduct or behavior which is contrary to commonly accepted moral or ethical standards and endangers the health, welfare and safety or education of any pupil. "Incompetency" means a pattern of inadequate performance of duties or the lack of ability, legal qualifications or fitness to discharge required duties, and which endangers the health, welfare, safety or education of any pupils.

See Course Descriptions for information on required courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

The University of Wisconsin-Superior Health and Human Performance programs hope to develop these attributes in all students as part of the liberal arts mission of the university by providing a well-rounded, dynamic experience in the wellness course.

• Foster the intellectual growth of all students concerning wellness for life as a core of their liberal arts education.
• Develop critical thinking skills, positive attitudes and personal responsibility in all students toward leading productive and healthy lifestyles.
• Graduate certified physical education/health/early childhood/special education teachers who are engaged in their professional endeavors, able to impart knowledge and skills to diverse populations in a variety of educational settings.
• Graduate students who seek careers in allied health professions who are engaged in their professional endeavors, able to impart knowledge and skills to diverse populations in a variety of professional settings who make a positive contribution to society.
• Achieve accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for the undergraduate curriculum in exercise science

Physical Education Major

Adaptivel Education Certification: Physical Education EC-A Certification Requirements

13.5 total credits

In addition to completing the EC-A Certification in Physical Education, students must also complete the following to be certified in Exceptional Education: Physical Education.

Required courses (13.5 credits required):

Coaching Minor Requirements

(Meets Wisconsin and Minnesota Coaching Certification Requirements.)

26 total credits

Required courses (26 credits required):

Health Minor Requirements

23 total credits

Required Courses (23 credits required):

Health Education Minor  -- EC-A Teacher Certification Requirements

(Formerly K-12 Teacher Certification)

31 total credits

Required courses (31 credits required):

Professional Requirements for Secondary or K-12 Teacher Certification

The professional requirements for secondary or K-12 teacher certification students consist of courses in the Teacher Education programs, appropriate methods courses in the major and minor areas, and student teaching. Students are required to take the methods course(s) prescribed for their minor(s), when different from those required for the major.

Professional Education required courses (26 credits required):

Teaching Experience required course (12 credits required in one of the following):

* It is recommended that TED 339 be taken in the junior or senior year and prior to the special methods courses. Music majors should check with the Music Department for special requirements. Because special methods courses may not be offered every year, it may be necessary to take the methods course before TED 339 is taken. The student should consult with his or her advisor to determine whether this is permitted. Before the student is allowed to take the special methods in the majors/minors, he or she must check whether he or she is required to have successfully completed the admission process to the Teacher Education programs.

** Required for students seeking Wisconsin EA-A certification and, strongly recommended for students seeking Wisconsin EC-A (pre-K-post high school) certification.

Health Education Minor  -- MC-EA Teacher Certification Requirements

(Formerly K-9 Teacher Certification)

For Elementary Education Majors Only

26 total credits

Required courses (26 credits required):

Health and Human Performance Minor Requirements

23 total credits

Required courses (23 credits required):

Sport Management Minor Requirements

22 total credits

Required courses (17 credits required):

Elective courses (2 credits required):

Communication Elective courses (3 credits required):