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Physical Education
Faculty and Academic Staff
David Buchanan, Lecturer/Head Men's Basketball Coach
Glenn R. Carlson, Department Chair, Assistant Professor
Jeffrey W. Engstrom, Associate Professor
Dr. Jay R. Johnson, Associate Professor
David F. Kroll, Assistant Professor/Athletic Trainer
Kim Lebard-Rankila, Lecturer
Dr. Don Mulhern, Lecturer/Head Women's Basketball Coach
Raymond Reinertsen, Senior Lecturer
Dr. William F. Simpson, Assistant Professor
The Department of Health and Human Performance offers a Physical Education Major program which includes the following concentrations: Physical Education (EC-A Teaching Certification), Exercise Science (comprehensive - requires no minor), Community Health Promotion, and Wellness/Fitness Management (liberal arts). Minors are available in Health (liberal arts) Health Education, Coaching, Sports Management, and Health and Human Performance.
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 concerning 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 teachers or non-teaching allied health professionals.
Goals Statement
The goal of the University of Wisconsin-Superior Health and Human Performance
Department is to:
· foster the intellectual growth of all students concerning wellness for life as a core of their liberal arts experience.
· develop critical thinking skills, positive attitudes and personal responsibility in all students toward leading productive and healthy lifestyles.
· graduate certified physical education/health teachers who are engaged in their professional endeavors, able to impart knowledge and skills to diverse populations in a variety of educational settings.
· graduate allied health professionals 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.
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.
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 students in the major 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 Elementary Education and Secondary Education sections of this catalog.
Physical Education EC-A Teacher Certification
(Formerly K-12 Teacher Certification)
59 Credits
The Physical Education Major, EC-A Licensure program follows the teacher certification policies and guidelines established by the UW-Superior Teacher Education Department. HHP 110, Introduction to HHP Majors/Minors, helps students interested in the program understand its requirements. Upper-level courses are then required in both departments.
Students seeking EC-A teacher certification are required to take selected courses in Physical Education and Teacher Education in a prescribed sequence. It is critical the sequence be followed. Taking courses out of sequence or missing required courses can result in significant delay in completing degree requirements. See your advisor for information on the program requirements and a suggested four-year plan.
*Certification in Lifeguarding and WSI is highly recommended (HHP 312/HHP 413)
Required activity courses:
HHP 125 Basketball .5 credit
HHP 126 Field Sports, Team Handball and Flag Football .5 credit
HHP 127 Soccer .5 credit
HHP 128 Softball .5 credit
HHP 130 Volleyball .5 credit
HHP 133 Folk/Square Dance 2 credits
HHP 203 Aerobics 1 credit
*HHP 213, 312, 313, 412 or 413 Aquatics 1 credit
HHP 217 Curling and Broomball .5 credit
HHP 218 Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing .5 credit
HHP 233 Children's Games 2 credits
HHP 234 Children's Tumbling 1 credit
HHP 235 Children's Rhythms 2 credits
HHP 275 Tennis/Racquetball 1 credit
HHP 276 Archery .5 credit
HHP 277 Badminton .5 credit
HHP 278 Golf .5 credit
HHP 280 Track and Field 1 credit
Required professional theory courses:
HHP 110 Introduction to HHP Majors/Minors 1 credit
HHP 158 Responding to Emergencies and Safety Education 2 credits
HHP 250 Fieldwork (Coaching) 1 credit
HHP 252 Essentials of Care and Prevention in Athletic Training 2 credits
HHP 264 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 265 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 282 Introduction to Physical Assessment and Exercise Evaluation 1 credit
HHP 321 Adapted Human Performance 2 credits
HHP 330 Teaching High School Human Performance Activities 1 credit
HHP 332 Motor Learning 3 credits
HHP 337 Practicum in HHP 102 Lab 1 credit
HHP 339 Methods and Curriculum in Secondary Human Performance 3 credits
HHP 340
Organization and Administration
of Human Performance, Health Promotion and
Athletics 3 credits
HHP 341 Principles and Theory of Coaching 2 credits
HHP 362 Kinesiology 2 credits
HHP 363 Exercise Physiology 3 credits
HHP 421 Assessment of Exceptional Child in Human Performance 2 credits
HHP 422 Adaptive Human Performance (P.E.) Fieldwork 1 credit
HHP 435 Theories of Elementary School Human Performance 3 credits
HHP 438 Measurement and Evaluation for Human Performance 2 credits
HHP 456 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 2 credits
TED Requirements for Teacher Certification
Certification in Exceptional Education: Physical Education EC-A Certification only
13.5 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.
HHP 267 Introduction to Mental Health and Stress Management 3 credits
HHP 368 Drugs, Health and Human Behavior 3 credits
HHP 423 Adapted Aquatic .5 credit
HHP 424 Coaching Students with Special Needs 1 credit
TED 488 The Exceptional Learner 3 credits
or
PSYC 390 Special Topics in Psychology 3 credits
PSYC 402 Applied Behavioral Analysis 3 credits
or
PSYC 462 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 credits
Wellness/Fitness Management Concentration
35 credits
The Wellness/Fitness Management concentration prepares graduates for a variety of entry-level professional programs in the fitness and health promotion industry and preventive health and fitness, (wellness, health clubs, etc).
HHP 110 Introduction to HHP Majors/Minors 1 credit
Two credits from HHP 100-200 activity courses 2 credits
HHP 125 Basketball .5 credit
HHP 130 Volleyball .5 credit
HHP 158 Responding to Emergencies and Safety Education 2 credits
HHP 160 Principles of Healthful Living 2 credits
HHP 203 Aerobics 1 credit
HHP 264 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 265 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 282 Introduction to Physical Assessment and Exercise Evaluation 1 credit
HHP 303 Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instruction 2 credits
HHP 312 Lifeguard Training 1 credit
HHP 332 Motor Learning 3 credits
HHP 340
Organization and Administration
of Human Performance, Health and
Athletics 3 credits
HHP 363 Exercise Physiology 3 credits
HHP 366 Principles of Nutrition 3 credits
HHP 460 Corporate and Community Fitness 3 credits
BIOL 316 Medical Terminology 2 credits
Exercise Science Concentration
(Comprehensive)
59 credits
The Exercise Science concentration is a broad-based program that provides the knowledge and skills needed to acquire a variety of jobs in areas such as adult fitness, industrial medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, pre-physical or occupational therapy or even chiropractic or medical schools. Students gain basic and advanced knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, nutrition and health and clinical exercise physiology. They also learn about teaching, leadership, organization and administration, and safety and emergency response skills.
HHP 110 Introduction to HHP Majors/Minors 1 credit
HHP 125 Basketball .5 credit
HHP 130 Volleyball .5 credit
HHP 158 Responding to Emergencies and Safety Education 2 credits
HHP 160 Principles of Healthful Living 2 credits
HHP 203 Aerobics 1 credit
HHP 264 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 265 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 275 Tennis/Racquetball 1 credit
HHP 282 Introduction to Physical Assessment and Exercise Evaluation 1 credit
HHP 303 Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instruction 2 credits
HHP 312 Lifeguard Training 1 credit
HHP 332 Motor Learning 3 credits
HHP 337 Practicum in HHP 102 Lab 1 credit
HHP 340
Organization and Administration
of Human Performance, Health and
Athletics 3 credits
HHP 362 Kinesiology 2 credits
HHP 363 Exercise Physiology 3 credits
HHP 366 Principles of Nutrition 3 credits
HHP 413 Water Safety Instructor 2 credits
HHP 458 Certifications in Health Areas: NREMT 6 credits
HHP 460 Corporate and Community Fitness 3 credits
HHP 494 Senior Workshop/Projects 3 credits
HHP 496 Internship 10 credits
BIOL 316 Medical Terminology 2 credits
Community Health Promotion Concentration
(Comprehensive)
58 credits
The Community Health Promotion concentration provides a solid foundational program combined with certifications, offering practical experience through internship. The major leads to many community health fields, including nursing, public health service organizations, county health departments, and FDA.
HHP 110 Introduction to HHP Majors/Minors 1 credit
HHP 158 Responding to Emergencies and Safety Education 2 credits
HHP 160 Principles of Healthful Living 2 credits
HHP 264 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 265 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 267 Introduction to Mental Health and Stress Management 3 credits
HHP 282 Introduction to Physical Assessment and Exercise Evaluation 1 credit
HHP 366 Principles of Nutrition 3 credits
HHP 367 Human Sexuality 3 credits
HHP 368 Drugs, Health and Human Behavior 3 credits
HHP 372 Consumer Health 2 credits
HHP 438 Measurement and Evaluation 2 credits
HHP 458 Certifications in Health 2 credits
HHP 469 Disease: Prevention and Control 3 credits
HHP 470 Community and Environmental Health 3 credits
HHP 494 Senior Workshop/Projects 3 credits
HHP 496 Internship 10 credits
BIOL 316 Medical Terminology 2 credits
BIOL 360 Parasitology 4 credits
PSYC 320 Health Psychology 3 credits
(Meets Wisconsin and Minnesota Coaching Certification Requirements.)
26 Credits
HHP 158 Responding to Emergencies and Safety Education 2 credits
HHP 241-249 Coaching of Specific Sports 2 credits
HHP 250 Fieldwork (Coaching) 2 credits
HHP 252 Essentials of Care and Prevention in Athletic Training 2 credits
HHP 264 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 265 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 340
Organization and Administration
of Human Performance, Health Promotion and
Athletics 3 credits
HHP 341 Principles and Theory of Coaching 2 credits
HHP 362 Kinesiology 2 credits
HHP 363 Exercise Physiology 3 credits
HHP 456 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 2 credits
EC-A Teacher Certification
(Formerly K-12 Teacher Certification)
31 Credits
HHP 158 Responding to Emergencies and Safety Education 2 credits
HHP 160 Principles of Healthful Living 2 credits
HHP 264 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 265 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 267 Introduction to Mental Health and Stress Management 3 credits
HHP 338 Methods and Curriculum in Health Promotion (K-12) 3 credits
HHP 366 Principles of Nutrition 3 credits
HHP 367 Human Sexuality 3 credits
HHP 368 Drugs, Health and Human Behavior 3 credits
HHP 469 Disease: Prevention and Control 3 credits
HHP 470 Community and Environmental Health 3 credits
TED Requirements for Teacher Certification
MC-EA Teacher Certification
(Formerly K-9 Teacher Certification)
(Elementary Education Majors Only)
26 Credits
HHP 158 Responding to Emergencies and Safety Education 2 credits
HHP 264 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 265 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 267 Introduction to Mental Health and Stress Management 3 credits
HHP 344 Health
Content, Methods and Curriculum
for the Elementary and Middle School
Teacher 3
credits
HHP 366 Principles of Nutrition 3 credits
HHP 367 Human Sexuality 3 credits
HHP 368 Drugs, Health and Human Behavior 3 credits
HHP 469 Disease: Prevention and Control 3 credits
23 Credits
HHP 158 Responding to Emergencies and Safety Education 2 credits
HHP 264 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 265 Human Structure and Function 3 credits
HHP 366 Principles of Nutrition 3 credits
HHP 367 Human Sexuality 3 credits
HHP 368 Drugs, Health and Human Behavior 3 credits
HHP 469 Disease: Prevention and Control 3 credits
HHP 470 Community and Environmental Health 3 credits
Health and Human Performance Minor
23 Credits
Activity Courses 4 credits
Human Performance Theory Courses 6 credits
HHP 158 Responding to Emergencies and Safety Education 2 credits
HHP 160 Principles of Healthful Living 2 credits
HHP 366 Principles of Nutrition 3 credits
HHP 368 Drugs, Health and Human Behavior 3 credits
HHP 470 Community and Environmental Health 3 credits
22 credits
Required courses
HHP 252 Essentials of Care and Prevention in Athletic Training 2 credits
HHP 340
Organization and Administration
of Human Performance, Health and
Athletics
3 credits
HHP 341 Principles and Theory of Coaching 2 credits
HHP 456 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 2 credits
HHP 492 Experiential Learning: SID, AD, FC, PA 2 credits
BUS 380 Principles of Management 3 credits
BUS 370 Principles of Marketing 3 credits
Two credits minimum from:
LSTU 115 Introduction to Legal Studies 3 credits
LSTU 228 Contract Law 2 credits
BUS 211 Business Law I 3 credits
and
Three credits minimum from:
COMM 134 Radio Production 3 credits
COMM 203 News Gathering and Reporting 3 credits
COMM 251 Principles of Persuasion 3 credits
COMM 261 Principles of Television Production 3 credits
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.
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.
Courses More than Seven Years Old at Time of Graduation
The Health and Human Performance Department retains the option to require that any courses in the major that are more than seven years old at the time of graduation be repeated.
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 Administrative Code for the Department of Public Instruction PI 3:045 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. "Incompetency" means a substantial, prolonged pattern of inadequate performance of duties or the lack of ability, legal qualifications or fitness to discharge required duties, affecting the health, welfare, safety or education of pupils.
See Course Descriptions for information on required courses.