HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION

The Area of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation prepares students to pursue further study at the graduate level in Physical Education, or to teach Physical Education in the public schools.  It prepares students to direct programs in Recreation, Sports Management, Athletic Coaching, and Athletic Training.  The area also provides numerous and diverse opportunities for students, faculty, and staff at Kentucky State University to achieve physical fitness and acquire recreational skills for life time fitness and leisure time activities through its 100 level courses.

Baccalaureate Programs in Physical Education

The Area of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education (non teaching) and the Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education (teaching) that may lead to teacher certification.  A student may elect either option.  Details of the teacher certification program may be found under the Area of Teacher Education sub-section of the Division of Education and Human Services.

Employment opportunities for Physical Education majors extend beyond teaching and coaching.  Physical Education majors today have begun to consider alternative ways of using their education.  As a result of the tremendous surge of public interest in sports and physical activity, alternative career opportunities for Physical Education graduates are increasing.  These alternative career possibilities include health related occupations, sports administration, sports communication, sports marketing, coaching, athletic training, and physical activity instruction.

To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education (non teaching), a student must complete a minimum of 129/135 semester credit hours.  The required courses are HED 107 and 221; PHE 209 (or 240 or 351), 218,  257, 259, 320, 323, 324, 330, 331, 332, 333, 401, and 421; BIO 301; BUA 101; and EDU 302.  In addition, the student must complete two courses from each of the following:  PHE 201, 202, 203, 204, or 205; and PHE 210, 211, 212,  213, 216,  221, and 222.  Major and support courses total 52 semester credit hours.  A minor field of study, selected from the minors listed below, is required of non teaching Physical Education majors. 

Minors

Minors are available in Athletic Coaching, Athletic Training, Recreation, and Sports Management. A minor in Athletic Coaching requires the completion of 20 semester credit hours and is available to all baccalaureate degree-seeking students.  The purpose of the minor in Athletic Coaching is to prepare students with training, knowledge, and experiences to enhance their professionalism and marketability for the coaching profession.  Specific course requirements include HED 107,l PHE 324, 330, 331, 333, 355, and 380.  BIO 301 (Human Anatomy) is a prerequisite for many of the Physical Education courses.

A minor in Athletic Training requires 21 semester credit hours and is available to all baccalaureate degree-seeking students.  This minor will give the students the knowledge base, training, and experiences to enhance their professionalism and marketability in the field of Physical Education as well as Coaching.  The minor will enable the student to work in cooperation with a certified Athletic Trainer.  Specific course requirements include: HED 107, PHE 324, 330, 331, 423, 425, and 426.  BIO 301 (Human Anatomy) is a prerequisite that must be taken before pursuing many of the Physical Education required courses.

A minor in Recreation requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours.  Specific course requirements include  REC 101, 201, 322, 343, 364, 390, and 400. 

A minor in Sports Management requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours.  Specific course requirements include REC 101 and 400; ACC 201; ECO 201; MGT 301; and MKT 301 and 410.