Health and Physical Education

Virginia State University

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Virginia State University

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines19-Aug-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 8,271 / year

Next Intake 19-Aug-2022

Health and Physical Education

About

Health, Physical Education and Recreation The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers a wide range of curricula for Virginia State University students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree. Through teaching, research, and outreach-public service activities, the Department's goal is to prepare students to negotiate the demands of an ever-changing, highly competitive, and global profession. Students completing a course of study within the Department, will have acquired those competencies necessary to function as exemplary practitioners in the contemporary marketplace and as potential candidates for graduate school. Course study encompasses core curricular areas such as Foundations, First Aid, Exercise Physiology, Adapted Physical Education, Organization and Administration of Sport, Health and Wellness, skills in lifetime sports, and internship experiences in each minor area. In addition, students may seek an endorsement in Drivers Education. Minors The Department offers the following minors for students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education: Health and Physical Education PreK-12, Health Science, Public Health, Recreation, Dance, and Sport Management. Other Departmental Information Sankofa Dance Theatre The HPER Department features the Virginia State University Sankofa Dance Theatre. Sankofa is the official theatrical dance company at Virginia State University. It is the professional, performing arts extension of the dance minor. Students perform lyrical, modern, jazz, hip-hop, African-Diaspora, and traditional African dance in professional presentations throughout the University and surrounding community. Upon a successful audition, students must register for dance classes during each semester that the student is involved with Sankofa Dance Theatre. Participation in Sankofa Dance Theatre is mandatory for the minor in Dance. The VSU Fitness/Wellness Center The VSU Fitness/Wellness Center is located in Daniel Gymnasium and is open to VSU students, faculty, and staff. The Fitness/Wellness Center offers a plethora of state of the art cardio and weight training equipment for patrons to use. Patrons can also receive a free wellness assessment. Click here for more information on the Fitness/Wellness Center. Swimming Pool The swimming pool is available for the Virginia State University community, student activities and outside vendors. The area contains spectator seats and a variety of equipment for use in the swimming pool. Leadership Professors: Benita Brown, Andrew Kanu, Serena Reese Associate Professors: Gilbert Gipson, Chevelle Hall Assistant Professors: Tracy Jackson, Brandon Kimble, Portia Miller Instructors: Leslie Crocker, Donna Kanary Adjunct Instructors: Simian Eslamian, Charles Hester, Tara Dickerson-Anderson, Kevin Pierce, Denise Purvis, Lawanda Raines, Charles Hester, Aja Bailey-Jackson, Anthony Mills Department Chair: Leslie Crocker Administrative Assistant/Building Manager: Celeste Wynn

Requirements

Entry Requirements

3 units of mathematics that must include the full Algebra I curriculum and two additional courses at or above the level of Algebra I. It is strongly recommended that students complete Geometry, Algebra II, and a fourth higher level math course
4 units of English
2 units of Science (must include a laboratory science, i.e. Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
2 units of Social Studies (History, Government, Civics, Geography)
2 Units of Foreign Language recommended

a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 (grades 9-11).
evidence of strong performance in a challenging academic curriculum as demonstrated by a grade of B or better in core course.

English Program Requirements

All applicants for whom English is a foreign language must demonstrate proficiency in the English language through the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or international English Language Testing System (IELTS) if English is not the primary language spoken in the household. A minimum score of 61 preferred 71 (internet based), 173 preferred (197) (computer based), or 500 preferred (527) is required on the TOEFL. A minimum score of 5.5 on the IELTS for admission.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 8,271 / year

How to Apply

An application (Do this by applying online.)
Official high school or GED transcript (Mail this in a sealed envelope or your high school may send electronically through a secure site.)
SAT or ACT scores (Send through College Board or ACT.)
2 Letters of recommendation (This is part of your online application. You will need the name, title and email address of your recommenders.)
Personal Statement (You will upload this in your online application).