Professional Preparation

Admission: The admission of candidates to the undergraduate degree and optional programs in the Department of Health Physical Education and Recreation is based upon the general admission requirements of the university and the College of Education.

Advisers: Each candidate in the department will be assigned to a faculty member for advisement on matters relative to the academic program. Candidates are expected to enroll in and complete courses in SEQUENCE. It is essential that each candidate monitor the progress of his or her course of study in order to stay in proper sequence for the completion of the requirements on schedule. Course or program changes can be made only with the approval of the assigned adviser and department chair.

Dress Code: All candidates, are required to adhere to the dress code promulgated by the department faculty. Regulation gymnasium shoes, uniforms and swimsuits are required for physical education majors. All physical education majors are expected to be dressed in uniform when participating in any of the skill-technique classes.

Evaluation: Each candidate, enrolled in theory or skill-technique classes will be evaluated objectively on his or her performance in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains. Each candidate will be required to take written examinations, to complete written assignments and to perform basic psychomotor skills.