Human Performance
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Physical Education
Physical Education Minor
Coaching Minor
Health Education Minor
Driver and Traffic Safety Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Physical Education (128 cr)
The BSE program meets the requirements of the Education and Standards and Practices Board of North Dakota for a K-12 physical education teaching license.
Refer to pages 127-131 of the catalog for details regarding Teacher Education at Minot State University. These pages explain the admission, retention, and exit requirements of the program..
General Education (38 cr)
Coursework not requiring admission to Teacher Education (49 cr)
- HPER 107 Introduction to Physical Education (2)
- HPER 207 Prevention and Care of Injuries (2)
- HPER 210 First Aid and CPR (2)
- HPER 215 Methods of Teaching Sports Activities (2)
- HPER 220 Methods of Teaching Dance (2)
- HPER 226 Methods of Teaching Group Fitness and Weight Training (2)
- HPER 231 Methods of Aquatic Activities (2)
- HPER 301 Psychomotor Development (2)
- HPER 310 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics (2)
- HPER 334 Nutrition for Physical Performance (2)
- HPER 407 Psychology of Physical Education and Athletics (2)
- HPER 431 Kinesiology (3)
- HPER 433 Physiology of Exercise (3)
- HPER 441 Evaluation of Psychomotor Performance (3)
- HPER 442 Methods of Teaching Physical Education to the Disabled (2)
- SPED 110 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
- ED 250 Foundations of Education (2)
- ED 260 Educational Psychology (2)
- ED 320 Curriculum Planning and Assessment (3)
- PSY 255 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)
- SS 283 Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in America (3)
Coursework requiring admission to Teacher Education (31 cr)
- HPER 340 Elementary Methods and Activities (3)
- HPER 341 Practicum for Elementary Physical Education (2)
- ED 380 Technology in Teaching (2)
- HPER 391 Physical Education Methods/Secondary (4)
- ED 460 Managing the Learning Environment (2)
- ED 470 Teaching Diverse Learners (2)
- ED 494 Student Teaching K-12 (16)
Refer to Teacher Education Policies and Procedures.
Electives (11 cr)
Physical Education Minor (29-30 cr)
- HPER 107 Introduction to Physical Education (2)
- HPER 210 First Aid and CPR (2)
- HPER 215 Methods of Teaching Sports Activities (2)
- HPER 220 Methods of Teaching Dance (2)
- HPER 226 Methods of Teaching Group Fitness and Weight Training (2)
- HPER 301 Psychomotor Development (2)
- HPER 334 Nutrition for Physical Performance (2)
- Elect from the following (3-4 cr)
- HPER 340 Elementary Methods and Activities (3)
- HPER 391 Physical Education Methods/Secondary (4)
- HPER 431 Kinesiology (3)
- HPER 433 Physiology of Exercise (3)
- HPER 441 Evaluation of Psychomotor Performance (3)
- HPER 442 Methods of Teaching Physical Education to the Disabled (2)
NOTE: Physical Education minors must complete HPER 340 or HPER 391, whichever is commensurate with the licensing level of their major, and must earn a grade of C or better.
- HPER 207 Prevention and Care of Injuries (2)
- HPER 208 Taping and Bracing (2)
- HPER 210 First Aid and CPR (2)
- HPER 226 Methods of Teaching Group Fitness and Weight Training (2)
- HPER 250 Officiating (2)
- HPER 310 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics (2)
- HPER 407 Psychology of Physical Education and Athletics (2)
- HPER 431 Kinesiology (3)
- HPER 433 Physiology of Exercise (3)
- HPER 496 Coaching Practicum (2)
- Elect from the following (6 cr)
- HPER 401 Methods of Coaching Football (2)
- HPER 402 Methods of Coaching Basketball (2)
- HPER 403 Methods of Coaching Track (2)
- HPER 404 Methods of Coaching Baseball/Softball (2)
- HPER 405 Methods of Coaching Wrestling (2)
- HPER 406 Methods of Coaching Volleyball (2)
- Elect from the following (2 cr)
- HPER 111 Varsity Football (1)
- HPER 112 Varsity Basketball (1)
- HPER 113 Varsity Track and Field (1)
- HPER 114 Varsity Tennis (1)
- HPER 115 Varsity Golf (1)
- HPER 116 Varsity Cross Country (1)
- HPER 117 Varsity Volleyball (1)
- HPER 118 Varsity Cheerleading (1)
- HPER 119 Varsity Softball (1)
- HPER 121 Varsity Baseball (1)
- HPER 215 Methods of Teaching Sports Activities (2)
Health Education Minor (23 cr)
Required Support Courses (may be used as General Education requirements or electives)
- BIOL 142 General Microbiology (4)
- BIOL 150 General Biology (4)
- CHEM 121/121L General Chemistry I (5)
Required Core
- BIOL 347 General Ecology (3)
- HMS 203 Health Care Through the Life Span (3)
- HPER 210 First Aid and CPR (2)
- HPER 334 Nutrition for Physical Performance (2)
- PSY 349 Psychopharmacology (3)
- Elect from the following (6 cr)
- HPER 360 Administration of School Health Programs (3)
- HPER 361 Vital Health Issues (3)
- HPER 362 Principles and Methods of Teaching School Health (3)
Driver and Traffic Safety Concentration
This program is the only Driver and Traffic Safety program in the state and is one of a very few in the region. Several states have indicated they would recognize this concentration in
certifying teachers as driver education instructors.
Requirements for this credential would be:
- A valid teaching license or eligibility for one.
- Completion of the following courses (10 cr.)
- DTS 230 Driver and Traffic Safety Education (3)
- DTS 350 Advanced Driving (3)
- DTS 260 Teenage Driving Behavior Problems (2)
- DTS 450 Organization, Administration and Supervision of Traffic Safety Education (2)
Since this program is offered in an online environment our pool of potential students covers ND, SD, Minnesota and Montana. These courses meet the North Dakota ESPB requirements for a minor equivalency.