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Health and Fitness

College of Education

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	Health and Fitness
	Requirements and Core Courses
	Careers in Health and Fitness
	Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation
	Scholarships and Financial Aid
	Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You
	Contact Information

Health and Fitness

Health and fitness focuses on how muscles and other bodily systems work, develop, and interact. The program includes studies in exercise science, anatomy, motor learning, motor control, sport psychology, motor development, health and wellness, and biomechanics. Additionally, health and fitness is the teaching certification endorsement area for those who want to teach wellness and recreational activity (formerly known as physical education) or to coach sport teams. • Offered at WSU: Bachelor of science in kinesiology with a major in health and fitness • Available at: Pullman

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Requirements and Core Courses

—Bachelor of science in kinesiology with a major in health and fitness REQUIRED DEPARTMENTAL COURSES PEACT 112—Weight Training MvtSt 199—Fundamentals of Movement MvtSt 262—Human Anatomy H Ed 263—First Aid ExSci 264—Fitness Ath T 311—Strength Training H Ed 361—Health/Wellness MvtSt 362—Biomechanics Zool 251—Introduction to Human Physiology ExSci 380—Physiology of Exercise MvtSt 461—Motor Skill Acquisition MctSt 484—Principles of Movement, Disabilities REQUIRED HEALTH AND FITNESS COURSES PharP 217—Drugs in Society Psych 230—Human Sexuality MvtSt 393—Practicum H Ed 463—First Aid Instruction MvtSt 481—Analysis of Human Movement MvtSt 483—Management and Methods of Physical Education H Ed 481—Health Education Methods REQUIRED HEALTH AND FITNESS EDUCATION CORE COURSES T&L 300—Introduction to Field Experiences T&L 301—Learning and Development T&L 302—Secondary School Curriculum T&L 303—Secondary School Instruction T&L 317—Secondary Practicum T&L 328—Classroom Management T&L 400—Advanced Field Experiences EdPsy 402—Classroom Assessment T&L 404—Social Foundations of Curriculum T&L 415—Directed Teaching T&L 445—Educational Technology Used in Schools T&L 478—Family, School, and Community Collaboration NOTE: Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning, and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate.

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Careers in Health and Fitness

Careers in health and fitness include teaching or coaching at schools or other programs for youth. Graduates in this field are in demand due to critical shortages of K–12 classroom teachers. According to the U.S. Department of Education, about 2.5 million new teachers will be needed by 2010, and Washington alone will need about 40,000 new teachers. Visit the state of Washington public education Web site for more information on career availability and teacher requirements. • Health and fitness teacher certification endorsement at WSU

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Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation

• Interest in human physical development • Enjoy working with youth • Desire for a career in teaching or coaching

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

The College of Education offers scholarships to some of its students. For specific questions, call 509-335-1738 e-mail education@wsu.edu. Visit the College of Education scholarships page for more information and for application forms.

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Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You

• Movement Studies • Sport Management • Athletic Training

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Contact Information

College of Education

Brooke Wolf Education Addition 316 Washington State University PO Box 642136 Pullman, WA 99164-2136

beateacher@wsu.edu

509-335-4855

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Strengths of the Program

• Learn your skills in the state's only undergraduate teacher preparation degree program housed at a major research university.
• The U.S. Department of Education selected WSU for a grant of more than $11 million to create a model teacher preparation program centering on high-needs youths.
• Build up your classroom experiences through 275 hours of practicums and 16 weeks of student teaching.
• WSU offers the latest in innovative educational technologies and instruction through funding by major corporate donations.
• The University's Future Teachers of Color is the most successful multicultural teacher recruitment program in the state.

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