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College of Health and Human Services
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposesonly; see the catalog for official details.
Health Sciences - Physical Education, Bachelor of Science in Education
Four Year Progression PlanCampus Availibility
- Flagstaff
Year 1
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| 1. | BIO181 | Unity Of Life I: Cell Life | 3 | ||
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Description: Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying molecular and cellular principles of all life on earth. 3 hrs. lecture. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: high school algebra, biology, and chemistry. Corequisite: BIO 181L Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO181L | Unity Of Life I Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Introduces experimental techniques in cellular and molecular biological sciences. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 181 or BIO 181H Requirement Designation: Lab Science Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | ENG105 | Critical Read/Writng In Univ | 4 | ||
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Description: Writing skills for completing university coursework. Fulfills the liberal studies requirement for English composition. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ((English Placement Test Results (ACT 17+; Accuplacer WR 4-7; IELTS 6+; PLACE 30+; SATI 340+, TOEFL PB 525+/CB 193+/IB 70+)) or (Test Results (ACT < 7; AccuplacerWR < 4; PLACE 10; SATI < 340) and Corequisite: ENG 100)) Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Grade Required: Grade of "B" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | PES100 | Physical Education | 1 | ||
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Description: For a description about this specific PES class, please visit our website at www.nau.edu/pes. PES classes are pass-fail only and count as general elective credits. Grade Required: Grade of "P" - "Pass" Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | PES100 | Physical Education | 1 | ||
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Description: For a description about this specific PES class, please visit our website at www.nau.edu/pes. PES classes are pass-fail only and count as general elective credits. Grade Required: Grade of "P" - "Pass" Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | LIBSTCU | Liberal Studies (CU) Course | 3 | ||
| 7. | LIBSTAHI | Liberal Studies (AHI) Course | 3 | ||
| 8. | NAU100 | Transition To College | 1 | ||
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Description: Interactive course designed to facilitate student success through exploration of academic, navigation, and life skills, familiarize students with campus resources and services, and assist students in forming a support network. Letter grade only. Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 1. | BIO201 | Human Anatomy/Physiology I | 3 | ||
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Description: Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems in health and disease. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (BIO 181 or 181H) and BIO 181L Corequisite: BIO 201L Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO201L | Bio 201 Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Examines histology and human organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Pre-or Corequisite: BIO 201 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | HS200 | Healthy Lifestyles | 3 | ||
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Description: Physical, mental, and social health as it relates to the individual. Letter grade only. Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | EDF200 | Introduction To Education | 3 | ||
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Description: Function of education in our society; duties and qualifications of those who teach in K-12 schools. (Not designed for post-degree state certification students.) Letter grade only. Course fee required. Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | MAT114 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | ||
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Description: Contemporary quantitative methods, especially descriptive statistics, elementary probability, examples of statistical inference, linear and exponential models of growth and decay, and applicable discrete models. Fulfills liberal studies foundation requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (MAT 102X with a grade of C or better) or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 35+; MATHC 30+; PLACE 43+) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | PES100 | Physical Education | 1 | ||
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Description: For a description about this specific PES class, please visit our website at www.nau.edu/pes. PES classes are pass-fail only and count as general elective credits. Grade Required: Grade of "P" - "Pass" Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 7. | NTSCOURSE | Nutrition Course | 3 | ||
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Year 2
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | BIO202 | Human Anatomy/Physiology II | 3 | ||
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Description: Body fluid, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems in health and disease. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BIO 201 and BIO 201L Corequisite: BIO 202L Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO202L | Bio 202 Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Examines human organ systems including endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIO 201 Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 202 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | PES100 | Physical Education | 1 | ||
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Description: For a description about this specific PES class, please visit our website at www.nau.edu/pes. PES classes are pass-fail only and count as general elective credits. Grade Required: Grade of "P" - "Pass" Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | LIBSTSPW | Liberal Studies (SPW) Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | PES100 | Physical Education | 1 | ||
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Description: For a description about this specific PES class, please visit our website at www.nau.edu/pes. PES classes are pass-fail only and count as general elective credits. Grade Required: Grade of "P" - "Pass" Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | MINORCOURSE | Minor Course | 3 | ||
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| 7. | PE315 | Effective Tchg In Pe | 3 | ||
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Description: Provides a foundation of appropriate teaching methods and pedagogical content in K-12 physical education. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | PES100 | Physical Education | 1 | ||
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Description: For a description about this specific PES class, please visit our website at www.nau.edu/pes. PES classes are pass-fail only and count as general elective credits. Grade Required: Grade of "P" - "Pass" Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | FW330 | Health Risk Apprsl Assmnt | 3 |
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Description: This course will prepare students in the skills and knowledge needed to conduct basic pre-participation health screening and risk stratification for apparently healthy individuals and those with health challenges who are able to exercise independently. Students will learn to administer fitness assessments such as submaximal cardiovascular exercise tests, muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, and body compositions tests for all age groups. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: HS 200, PE 325, BIO 201, BIO 202 and any nutrition course Notes: Spring Only |
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| 3. | LIBSTAHI | Liberal Studies (AHI) Course | 3 | ||
| 4. | LIBSTSPW | Liberal Studies (SPW) Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | LIBSTSAS | Liberal Studies (SAS) Course | 4 | ||
| 6. | LIBSTCU | Liberal Studies (CU) Course | 3 | ||
Year 3
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| 1. | HS390W | Current Health Issues | 3 | ||
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Description: In-depth study of selected contemporary health problems; examines contributing social, psychological, physical, legal, and cultural factors. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (ENG 105 or HON 190 or English Placement Test Results (PLACE 60+)) and HS 200 w/ grades of B or better and (Public Health Milestone or Minor in Health Education or Health Sciences: Allied Health (BS) or Health/PE (BSED)) Requirement Designation: Junior Writing Requirement Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | MINORCOURSE | Minor Course | 3 | ||
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| 3. | PE316 | Content Progressions In Pe | 2 | ||
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Description: Introduces strategies for developing content progressions for developmentally appropriate physical education. Candidates will develop content progressions for a variety of physical activity topics. The content progression assignment is a key assessment for this program and must satisfactorily be completed to be eligible to enter student teaching or internship placements. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: PES 100 (2 units) Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | MINORCOURSE | Minor Course | 3 | ||
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| 5. | PE335 | Physical Education Elem School | 3 |
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Description: Appropriate methods and content of teaching elementary school physical education. Candidates must satisfactorily complete key assessments to be eligible to enter student teaching or internship placements. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PE 315 w/ grade of C or higher Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 Notes: Fall Only |
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| 6. | EPS325 | Ed Psy In Mid-sch & Secndy Edu | 3 |
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Description: Principles of psychology applied to middle-school and secondary education. This course contains an assessment that must be successfully completed in order to register for student teaching. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 Notes: Fall Only |
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| 1. | PE325 | Appl Mvmt Anlys And Motor Lrng | 3 | ||
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Description: Foundational components of movement analysis and motor learning specific to the improvement of teaching and learning in the physical education domain. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIO 201 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | PE345 | Phys Ed Middle School Students | 3 |
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Description: Teaching of middle-school physical education, targeting a variety of teaching styles, diverse student needs, and social/behavioral development. Candidates must satisfactorily complete key assessments to be eligible to enter student teaching or internship placements. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PE 315 and PE 335 w/ grade of C or higher or Corequisite: PE 335 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Spring Only |
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| 3. | PE355 | Phys Education High Sch Stdts | 3 |
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Description: A review of secondary curriculum models and appropriate teaching methods for promoting lifelong physical activity for high school students. 2 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BIO 201, HS 303, and PE 315 w/ grades of C or higher Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Spring Only |
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| 4. | PE365 | Phys Ed Special Populations | 3 |
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Description: Physical activities and teaching methods adapted to the needs and abilities of exceptional children and adults. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Spring Ony |
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| 5. | BME200 | Intro Struct English Immersion | 3 | ||
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Description: This course provides an introduction to teaching content in English to limited English proficient students in grades P-12 using appropriate approaches, methods, and techniques. Students will become familiar with the study of the philosophy and theory of Structured English Immersion and techniques, approaches, and strategies of Structured English Immersion in P-12 settings. Letter grade only. Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | MINORCOURSE | Minor Course | 3 | ||
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| Students must see an academic advisor before enrollment for the 7th term in preparation for graduation. | |||||
Year 4
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| 1. | PE408 | Field Work Experience | 3 |
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Description: Instruction and supervised fieldwork experience in a professional physical education setting. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PE 335, 345, and 355 Corequisite: PE 435 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 Notes: Fall Only |
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| 2. | PE435 | Evaluation & Assess In Pe | 3 |
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Description: Methods of assessment in secondary education and techniques for assessing students' acquisition of the Arizona and National Content Standards in Physical Education. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PE 335, 345, and 355 w/ grades of C or higher in all HS & PE classes completed. Corequisite: PE 408 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 Notes: Fall Only |
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| 3. | BME437 | Sei Methods Secondary School | 3 | ||
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Description: This course is designed to prepare pre-service and in-service teachers to: assess the needs of secondary English Language Learners (ELL) and develop materials and effective teaching methods. This course contains an assessment that must be successfully completed in order to register for student teaching. Co-convenes with BME 537. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Secondary Education Milestone or ISTEP Student Group or SITE Student Group Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | MINORCOURSE | Minor Course | 3 | ||
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| 5. | MINORCOURSE | Minor Course | 3 | ||
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| 1. | ECI495C | Supervised Teaching: Secondary | 12 | ||
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Description: Directed teaching in secondary schools and secondary school content areas; directed and cooperative preparation, teaching, and evaluation; conferences on the theories, issues, and practices in cooperation with the classroom teacher and university supervisor. Candidates must satisfactorily complete the key assessment in this course to be eligible to complete the program. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 24 units of credit. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Student Teaching Milestone and (Secondary Education Milestone or ISTEP Student Group or SITE Student Group) Requirement Designation: Senior Capstone Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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University Requirements Specified by Major
| University requirements includes 35 units of liberal studies and 6 units of diversity coursework. The courses listed below are required for the major, but may also be used to satisfy liberal studies and/or diversity. Know that if a course is used to satisfy more than one requirement it is only counted once in the cumulative totals. The sections that are blank can be satisfied with any course from the approved list of liberal studies or diversity. | |
| Foundation Requirements:English (FNRQ:ENG) (4 units) | ENG 105 (4) |
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| Foundation Requirements:Math (FNRQ:MAT) (3 units) | MAT 114 (3) |
| Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry (AHI) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Social and Political Worlds (SPW) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Cultural Understanding (CU) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Science/Applied Science (SAS/LAB) (7 units) | BIO 181 (3), BIO 181L (1) |
| Liberal Studies Elective (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:U.S. Ethnic (DIV:ETHN) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:Global (DIV:GLBL) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
Program Information
PROGRAM INFORMATION
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
School of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science in Education Health Sciences:
Physical Education
2012-2013
The goal of this degree is to promote healthy behaviors of children and adolescents through school programs.
To earn this degree, you must complete at least 127 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
- At least 35 units of liberal studies requirements. Be aware that you may not use courses with an HS prefix to satisfy theses studies requirements.
- At least 63 units of major requirements
- At least 31 units of teacher-preparation requirements
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 129 units
Also be aware that NAU requires at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Additionally, you should be aware that you must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all of your NAU coursework in order to graduate. This applies to all B.S.Ed. majors at NAU
Also be aware that, for the B.S.Ed. degree, you must have the following:
- A grade of at least B for the English foundation requirement (ENG 105 or equivalent); (If you don't receive a 3.0, you may complete an additional writing course, at the 200 level or above with at least a B, to meet this requirement.)
- A grade of at least C for the mathematics foundation requirement (generally MAT 110, 114, 125, or 155)
- Apply and be admitted to the College of Education http://coe.nau.edu/student_services/TEP_Application.doc
Gary Dunagan
Academic Advisor
(928) 523-2271
gary.dunagan@nau.edu
General Information
Progression Plans are intended to provide a general road map related to the sequencing of courses.
For a full description of degree requirements, review the Academic Catalog. To determine what requirements you may have already met through transfer credits, AP/IB courses, or test credits review your Academic Requirements, advisement report.
Some courses may have prerequisites and/or require appropriate placement scores in Mathematics and English. If you do not have the appropriate placement or prerequisite courses, you may have to take more courses than are presented on the Progression Plan.
Not all classes are offered every term so use caution when changing the sequencing of courses.
For further clarification, refer to the catalog (link provided at the top of this page) or speak with an academic advisor.
