Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics

  • Professor K. Pickerill, Chair
  • Professor Pritchett
  • Associate Professor Rainwater

The Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics at Asbury College has a strong commitment to a program of quality. The program offers the student both depth and breadth in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Management, and Equine Management. Five majors and five minors are available.

1. The majors include the following:

A. The HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR prepares the students for positions as kindergarten through high school teachers in both health and physical education.

B. The EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR prepares the student for graduate school study and entry level positions in a growing number of career opportunities in human movement. These include corporate, commercial, private and clinical based fitness/wellness, and athletic strength and conditioning in high schools, colleges and sports medicine clinics. The degree provides the academic preparation to sit for certification by the leading organizations in the field, such as the American College of Sports Medicine or The National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition to classroom course work, there is a six credit hour internship that encompasses 240 clock hours of work related experience in an Exercise Science setting that matches the student's interests.

C. The RECREATION MAJOR prepares the students for positions in parks and recreation administration, facility planning and design, outdoor leadership, and recreation programming.

D. The SPORT MANAGEMENT MAJOR is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to develop expertise in business management with an orientation toward the world of sport. People given the opportunity for responsibility in the management of sport programs and facilities must become familiar with the various aspects of sport activities in addition to becoming professional business leaders. The major addresses the emphasis on Christian service in the growing area of world sport business. Opportunities for employment would include a variety of sport organizations involving management, marketing, promotion, and fund raising.

E. The EQUINE MANAGEMENT MAJOR prepares graduates to serve in the horse industry as riding instructors, stable and/or farm managers, and in ministry settings. Students will also be introduced to facility and event management, business operations, and equestrian organizations.

2. Each of the majors also prepares the student for graduate school in his/her area of interest and study.

3. The minors include coaching, equine management, exercise science, recreation, and sport management.

A. The coaching minor prepares both the education and the non-education major for coaching opportunities in the middle school and high school settings as well as the non-school setting.

B. Equine management provides the unique educational opportunity for students desiring to pursue an interest in the equine profession.

4. The HPERA majors are encouraged to become involved in state and national professional organizations related to their major. Students are encouraged to attend professional conventions, hear guest lectures, and gain work experience in their area of interest.

5. All HPERA classes, as well as athletic practices are held at the Luce Physical Activities Center, a state of the art athletic facility housing classrooms, an Olympic size pool, a weight room, indoor track, gymnasium, racquetball courts, training room, and a variety of outdoor fields.

6. Athletic participation in a Christian liberal arts college presents unique learning experiences which prepare Christian men and women for a life of meaningful work and service. The athletic experience provides opportunities for a dynamic growth process in discipline, team work, leadership, and mutual respect. The student-athlete and his/her total educational experience are paramount to the coaches and the athletic administration. The college is a member of the NAIA and the NCCAA. It is within the guidelines of these associations that the college participates in the following intercollegiate sports: women - basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, tennis and volleyball; men - baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, and tennis.

7. The intramural program is a vital part of the total college program and is under the leadership of the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics. The program is open to all Asbury students, faculty and staff. Some of the sports and activities included in this program are the following: basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and other dual games and activities.

8. A tumbling team, which performs gymnastic exhibitions and witnesses in schools and churches, is also a part of the department. The tumbling team travels on a tour to the surrounding states during spring break and performs at a homecoming show, "Jym Jamboree," upon return to campus.

EQUINE MANAGEMENT (41 hours major + general education + electives)

EQUINE MANAGEMENT (41-53 hours major + general education + electives)

PE 130, 131; EQM 200, 202, 206, 208, 251, 435

Area of emphasis (choose one):

A.  Management (18):  EQM 210, 245, 310; HED 231; 6 hours from BM 311, COM 230, EQM 393

B.  Equine Facilitated Mental Health (30): PSY 110, 210, 300, 302, 322, 351, 352, 360, 472; SW 331

 

EXERCISE SCIENCE--FITNESS PROMOTION (38-41 hour major + general education + electives)

HED 231, 312, 393; PED 210, 228, 261, 275, 350, 371, 420, 431, 435 (3-6), 461, 475; PED 360 or 361; 9 hour of suggested electives from ACC 201, 202; BIO 262, 331; BM 251, 312; PE 120, 121, 280, 300; REC 422.

 

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HEALTH EDUCATION & PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADES P-12 (81 hour major + general education + electives)

ED 200, 210, 220, 230, 320, 405, 410, 422, 423, 460, 465; HED 231, 282, 299, 312, 322, 393, 400; PED 200, 205 (1) , 210, 321, 360, 361, 371, 420, 431, 461.

 

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RECREATION (41 hour major + general education + electives)

HED 231, PED 275, 321, 360 or 361; REC 212, 252, 273, 342, 422, 435; 1 hour from: PE 130, 131, 280, 300; REC 110; 9 hours from: EQM 202, 245, 251, PED, 350, REC 231, 345, 362, 393, 412.

 

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SPORT MANAGEMENT (53 hours major + general education + electives)

ACC 201; BM 311, 341; PED 210, 220, 261, 275, 310, 330, 340, 400, 410, 435; REC 422; ACC 361 or BM 251; 6 hours from BM 321, 331, 412, COM 230, ECN 272.

 

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COACHING (24 hour minor)

HED 231; PED 200, 205, 206, 261, 300; 3 hours from PED 275, 371, 420, 431; 6 hours from PED 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 330. (The Coaching Minor may not be completed by Exercise Science or HPHE majors)

 

EQUINE MANAGEMENT (20 hour minor)

 PE 130, 131; EQM 202, 206, 245, 251, 435(3); 4 hours of EQM.

 

EXERCISE SCIENCE (21 hour minor)

PED 210, 261, 275, 350, 371, 420, 431.

 

RECREATION (21 hour minor)

 PED 275; REC 212, 252, 273, 422, 6 hours of REC 300 or above.

 

SPORT MANAGEMENT (21 hour minor)

BM 311; PED 210, 220, 275, 340, 410; ACC 361 or BM 251