Bachelor Of Science In Physical Education Physical education is a fundamental part of the total educational experience for all children from kindergarten through high school. According to the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) well- planned and well-implemented physical education programs can provide many benefits including improved physical fitness, development of physical skills, healthful physical activity, reinforcement for learning across the curriculum, self-discipline, improved judgement, stress reduction, positive peer socialization, improved self-confidence, improved self-esteem, and opportunities to set and strive for personal, achievable goals. Obesity has been termed an epidemic in American society as the number of adults and children who are obese has increased dramatically in the last 20 years. More than one-third of adults (35%) and almost 17% of children and adolescents are obese (Ogden, Carroll, Kid, and Felgal 2012). These numbers continue to rise. While there are many variables and factors that contribute to this obesity epidemic, physical inactivity has been deemed to be a very crucial factor (Ogden, Carroll, Fryer, and Flegal 2015). The need for quality physical education and opportunities to increase the physical activity levels among Americans of all ages is critical. It is realized that increased levels of physical activity can help prevent the onset of degenerative disease, improve the overall fitness of the individual, maintain emotional balance, promote a sense of social well-being, enhance cognitive performance, and contribute to positive leisure habits (Ogden, Carroll, Fryer, and Flegal 2015). The purpose of the K-12 Physical Education teacher certification degree at North Greenville University is to offer a distinctive, innovative program that attracts and meets the needs of students as well as the community while preparing candidates to be effective practitioners, caring leaders, and lifelong learners. The main goal of this academic program is to produce Christian Physical Educators that instruct and demonstrate a Christian worldview regarding physical activities, including a physically active lifestyle. This program will enable students to integrate academic discipline, Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience by offering course work designed to meet the needs of those interested in a career in the field of education. Students will be prepared to teach physical education in elementary, middle, and secondary schools throughout the state of South Carolina and beyond, thereby adding a significant avenue for employment and service to the state and nation.
Student Learning Outcomes To accomplish the goals of the K-12 Physical Education teacher certification degree, specific learning outcomes
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have been established based on state and national standards and are as follows:
• Understand physical education content and disciplinary concepts related to the development of a physically educated person.
• Understand how individuals differ in their approaches to learning and create appropriate instruction adapted to these differences which support their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Implement an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a safe learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Employ knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, technological, and media communication techniques to enhance learning and engagement in physical activity settings.
• Plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies that contribute to develop of physically educated individuals based on state and national standards.
• Evaluate the effects of their actions on others (e.g., students, parents/guardians, fellow professionals), and seek opportunities for professional growth.
• Use information technology to enhance personal and professional productivity.
• Foster relationships with colleagues, parents/ guardians, and community agencies to support the growth and wellbeing of all students.
Admission Criteria Application to North Greenville University’s K-12 Physical Education teacher certification degree should take place no later than the end of the student’s freshman year. Meeting the standards formulated by the College of Education and the College of Wellness and Sport Professions is in no way a guarantee of student success in the classroom, but demonstrates the candidate’s serious desire to meet the academic requirements for the degree. Candidates must meet the following initial entrance requirements for the K-12 Physical Education teacher certification degree:
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Successful completion of 45 semester hours of undergraduate study. (Transfer students must complete a minimum of 15 hours at NGU.)
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