HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
The activities of the Department of Health and Exercise Sciences
include elective lifetime activity courses, intramural sports, four degree
programs, and a minor in Coaching Science.
A varied activity program is available to all students on a credit basis. Courses are provided for all levels of ability and interests.
The objectives of the lifetime activities program are: (1) to provide
students with knowledge and skills essential for leisure-time enjoyment,
(2) to develop healthy exercise habits in students as well as a sound knowledge
base in the scientific principles of physical activity, and (3) to provide
an enjoyable atmosphere for learning skills that encourage lifetime participation.
The Department features a health and exercise science program with four majors - athletic training, exercise and sports science/physical education studies, health and physical education, and recreation and park administration (with concentrations in Parks and in Programming and Leadership) - as well as a minor in coaching science. Each curriculum features a liberal arts base and opportunities for in-depth study in a specialty field. Internships or clinical experiences are available in each degree option.
The athletic training program at the University of Delaware is a National Athletic Trainers' Association (N.A.T.A.)-approved undergraduate program awarding the Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training (B.S.A.T.)
Students interested in the exercise and sport science major, with concentrations in exercise physiology, fitness management, figure skating science, physical education studies, or strength and conditioning enroll in this program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Studies.
The Health and Physical Education (HPE) program is approved by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). Students who complete program requirements will receive a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and are eligible for teacher certification through the individual states in the NASDTEC agreement.
Students interested in preparing for careers in recreation or the leisure service industry can major in the program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Park Administration, concentrating either in parks or programming and leadership.
For more information, contact Professor David Barlow, Chair, 110 Carpenter Sports Building, (302) 831-2265, or visit the department's website at http://www.udel.edu/shoes/phys_ed/pefacts.html.
| UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (required for all programs) | Credits |
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ENGL110 Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
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Three credits in an approved course or courses stressing multicultural, ethnic, and/or gender-related content (See the list of approved multicultural courses). This course may also fulfill requirements in the General Studies Area. | 3 |
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Second Writing Course
A writing course involving significant writing experience including two papers with a combined minimum of 3,000 words to be submitted for extended faculty critique of both composition and content. Appropriate writing courses are normally designated in the semester's Registration Booklet as "Satisfies Arts and Science Second Writing Course Requirement." (See list of courses approved for Arts and Science second writing requirement.) |
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Group A - Communication/Writing Skills
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