Department of Health, Physical, and Secondary Education

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The Department of Health, Physical and Secondary Education (HPSE) is focused on the intellectual, mental, and physical development of students in human and educational services who are dedicated to promoting health, education, and quality of life in individuals, families, and communities. The department offers applied learning in Public and Community Health, Physical Education, Specialized Subjects in Secondary (9-12) & K-12 Education and Sport Management for students who will assume leadership positions in their respective fields. The department is further committed to strengthening faculty development through research and community engagement to enhances students’ preparation and outcomes for the 21st Century in the southeastern region of North Carolina and beyond.

The Department of Health, Physical, and Secondary Education offers quality programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, and post-baccalaureate licensure in Health and Physical Education, Secondary Education (9-12), and Specialized Subjects (K-12). In support of the mission of the university and the School of Education, the department is committed to preparing students as facilitators of learning with 21st century knowledge and skills to teach secondary education, health and physical education, and specialized subjects.

Candidates for the initial teaching license (Bachelor of Science [B.S.] degree and non-degree Licensure Only programs) will complete a series of evidence requirements to demonstrate their competence in North Carolina Professional Teaching, Graduate (if applicable) and National or Professional Standards and Indicators. These evidences must be completed during course work and field experiences (if required), and candidates must achieve a minimum rating of Proficient on each indicator on the scoring rubrics for course credit and recommendation for licensure. These evidences include: Content Project and Leadership and Collaboration Project. In addition, candidates who are required to student teach must also achieve a rating of Met on all parts of the final Certification of Teaching Capacity form.

Learning Outcomes

Secondary Education

1. Teacher candidates will acquire and apply content knowledge to instruct 9-12 students based upon the NC Standard Course of Study, INTASC, and CAEP Standards.
2. Teacher candidates will implement practices that reflect the cognitive, mental, and physical development of 9-12 students.
3. Teacher candidates will design and incorporate technology to enhance instruction, learning, research, assessment, and data management.
4. Teacher candidates will demonstrate leadership skills through the establishment of a safe, orderly, and positive environment.
5. Teacher candidates will apply appropriate accommodations and modifications to support teaching strategies for diverse learners.
6. Teacher candidates will integrate 21st century knowledge and skills in instruction.
7. Teacher candidates will communicate effectively, analyze data, and be reflective practitioners.

Health/Physical Education

1. Teacher candidates will know and apply discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts critical to the development of physically educated individuals based upon the NC Standard Course of Study, INTASC, and CAEP Standards.
2. Teacher candidates will be physically educated individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate competent movement performance and health-enhancing fitness as delineated in SHAPE America’s K-12 Standards and the NC Standard Course of Study.
3. Teacher candidates will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state, and national standards to address the diverse needs of all students.
4. Teacher candidates will use effective communication and pedagogical skills and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning.
5. Teacher candidates will utilize assessments and reflection to foster student learning and to inform instructional decisions.
6. Teacher candidates will demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.

Health and Physical Education Non-Teaching Community Health Concentration

1. Student will be able to assess the needs, resources, and capacity of the community.
2. Student will be able to plan health and wellness programs and activities for the community.
3. Student will be able to implement and manage community health and wellness programs and activities.
4. Student will be able to evaluate community health and wellness programs and activities.
5. Student will be able advocate for individual and community health and wellness resources and policies to promote good health and wellness.

Health and Physical Education Non-Teaching Sport Management Concentration

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management, marketing, public relations, financial, psycho-social, and legal concepts relevant to effective practice for those preparing for careers in the sport management field.
2. Students will apply personal ethics and ethical theory to issues in the business aspect of sport.
3. Students will display critical thinking skills related to effective decision-making in sport organizations.
4. Students will explore the theoretical framework and concepts of issues relating to diversity in sport.
5. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills through the use of oral, written and interpersonal skills associated with current trends in sport management.

Programs

• Health and Physical Education, B.S.
• Health and Physical Education, Non-Teaching Community Health Concentration, B.S.
• Health and Physical Education, Non-Teaching Sport Management Concentration, B.S.
• Public Health, B.S.
• Sport and Fitness Management, B.S.

• Licensure in Art Education (K-12)
• Licensure in Health and Physical Education (K-12)
• Licensure in Music Education (K-12)
• Licensure in Secondary Education 9-12, Biology Specialty Area
• Licensure in Secondary Education 9-12, English Specialty Area
• Licensure in Secondary Education 9-12, Mathematics Specialty Area
• Licensure in Spanish Education (K-12)

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