complete four more semesters for credit (a maximum of eight) for graduation. Students 21 and older at the time of entrance to Biola are exempt from the physical education requirement. Students studying for the multiple subject teaching credential but not selecting physical education as a minor area of emphasis, should select P.E. 201And two other physical education activity classes to fulfill the general education requirement. Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education or a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. All major requirements and any biology, chemistry, physical science or math general education requirements must be completed with a "C-" or better grade.
Kinesiology, Health & Physical Education
Faculty Chair: ................................................................. Marc Apkarian, Ph.D. Professor: ..............................................................................Holmquist Associate Professors: ....................................................... Henry, Orr Assistant Professor: .............................................................Apkarian Mission The mission of the Department of Kinesiology, Health & Physical Education is to facilitate Biblically-based learning about human movement and performance so that students are prepared to be competent and caring Christian professionals who work in the fields of teaching, exercise science and allied health care, or who pursue advanced studies in related graduate programs. Learning Outcomes The Department of Kinesiology, Health & Physical Education purposes to:
Major Phys i cal Education
Secondary Teaching Credential (52 units) The Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education is designed for students who wish to teach physical education in schools, and requires 52 units, 37 of which must be upper division. Require- ments include the following: 101, 180, 201, 205, 301, 302, 303, 307, 331, 332, 335, 400, 401, 405, 408, 412, 420, and seven units of activity courses in addition to the four semester general education requirement. Required general education courses include Biology 252, 281, Math 210 and Psychology 200. Chemistry 112 is required as a supporting course. For the teaching credential program, LEDU 301, 330, 341, 425 and 435 are required. Those students interested in a teaching credential should be advised that all single subject teaching credential programs are subject to revision. Consult the School of Education for details on current programs.
• Provide quality coursework and research that integrates theory and application with Biblical principles and practice
• Prepare majoring students for careers in physical educa- tion, kinesiology, allied health care or graduate school
• Permit minor study options for students with related inter- ests in coaching, physical education and health and fitness
• Present all undergraduate students with a diverse range of activity classes that encourage healthy lifestyles
• Promote the value and understanding of physical activity and human performance for lifelong health and wellness to the entire Biola community Each student is required to complete four activities of physical education to be eligible for graduation. Selection from the follow- ing classes: 101, 110, 130, 140, 150. Students may select one unit of a recreation skill to meet the general education requirement. Note: First Aid and CPR do not count as P.E. activity credit. A student may enroll for one activity and repeat once at a higher level, if offered (intermediate or advanced) for general education purposes. Example: A student who has taken beginning volley- ball once may take it at the intermediate / advanced level once. In addition, two different activities are required to fulfill the four activity general education requirement. Credit for varsity sports may be substituted for two regularly scheduled physical educa- tion classes. In addition to the four semesters of physical educa- tion activities required for general education, the student may
Exerc i se Sc i ence & Health Promotion (54 units)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science & Health Promotion is ideal for students who wish to work in health and fitness, wellness promotion or strength and conditioning, and serves as preparation for graduate study in exercise physiology, athletic training, and other kinesiology–relat- ed disciplines. This emphasis requires 54 units, 37 of which must be upper division. Requirements include 205, 301, 302, 303, 307, 335, 401, 408, 420, 440, 480 for three units, BIOS 252 and 281. The remaining 16 units of electives, of which nine units must be upper division, are chosen from: BIOS 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 282, 310, 311, 312, 322, 332, 382, 431 and 442; CHEM 106, 301, 302, 311, 312, 411, 412, 422A, 422B; PEED 402, 460, 470, 480; PHSC 112, 112L; or PSYC 210, 305, 306, 309, 315, 320, 325, 412, 420. Also, PEED 101 must be taken as a part of the four semester general education requirement in physical education. Required general education
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