Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Recreation/Wellness Option (Non-Teaching), B.S.

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All Health, Physical Education and Recreation Majors must complete the General Education Requirements and Health, Physical Education and Recreation Core. The student will choose either the Recreation/Wellness Option or the Teacher Licensure Option with Coaching Endorsement in order to complete the degree.

General Education Requirements

(Must Complete)

All students must take and complete the required General Education Core Requirements as indicated by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

All HPER Majors will take and pass with a C or better HLPE 1112 or HLPE 1113 - Swimming.

Total Hours: 45

Health, Physical Education and Recreation Core

(Must Complete)

The Department has Health, Physical Education and Recreation Core. The Core is composed of 37 hours that cover skills, knowledge and understanding of the subject matter for the major.

All HPER Majors will take the following courses:

HLPE 2202 - Dance, Rhythmic Activities and Gymnastics Credits: 2
HLPE 2210 - Introduction History and Principles of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Credits: 2
HLPE 2393 - Structural Kinesiology Credits: 2
HLPE 3219 - Physical Fitness and Aerobics Credits: 2
HLPE 3220 - First Aid/CPR Credits: 2
HLPE 3224 - Health Education Credits: 2
HLPE 3226 - Motor Learning Credits: 2
HLPE 3228 - Individual and Dual Sports Credits: 2
HLPE 3229 - Team Sports Credits: 2
HLPE 3328 - Coaching Theory Credits: 3
HLPE 4311 - Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletic Programs Credits: 3
HLPE 4317 - Drug Education Credits: 3
HLPE 4319 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
HLPE 4320 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
HLPE 4393 - Exercise Assessment Credits: 3

Total Hours: 37

Non-Teaching Major Assessment Measures

All recreation majors must have a minimum grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, score 70% or above on Senior Comprehensive Exam and meet all institution requirements for graduation. The Senior Comprehensive Exam is administered in the RECR 4600 - Recreation Fieldwork Internship or RECR 4601 - Recreation Fieldwork Internship .

Recreation/Wellness Option

The Wellness Option is designed for individuals who want to pursue careers in Fitness Industry, Parks and Recreation Industry. It will develop an individual’s ability to lead large and small groups in a wide range of activities. In some courses, each individual can obtain certification as an instructor, if all requirements are met.