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Physical and Health Education Minor
This minor program provides students in the professional development program with competence to teach physical education.
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Lower Division Requirements
Prospective students are required to complete at least three of the following courses (or approved transfer courses from community colleges or other universities) prior to enrolling in EDUC 401. Students should choose those courses which are prerequisites to the upper division courses they will complete for the minor.
EDUC 220 - Introduction to Educational Psychology (3)
Introduction to Educational Psychology
EDUC 220
A survey of educational research and theories concerning motivation, learning, development, and individual differences in classroom settings. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Social Sciences.
EDUC 230 - Introduction to Philosophy of Education (3)
Introduction to Philosophy of Education
EDUC 230
Provides prospective teachers and others interested in education an opportunity to examine a variety of educational problems from a philosophical perspective. The central concern of the course is to elucidate the nature of education as a phenomenon distinct from such activities as training, schooling, and socialization. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Humanities.
EDUC 240 - Social Issues in Education (3)
Social Issues in Education
EDUC 240
Social functions of the school; education and socialization; social, political, economic and cultural influences on the institutions and practices of education. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts.
CA 120 - Introduction to Dance Forms: Contemporary and Popular (3)
Introduction to Dance Forms: Contemporary and Popular
CA 120
A studio course devoted to the development of movement skills through specific styles of dance. The content of the course changes every term including techniques in Bhangra, Afro-Caribbian, Hip Hop and Contemporary. May repeat for credit. May be of particular interest to students in other departments.
BPK 105 - The Anatomy and Physiology of Human Survival (3)
The Anatomy and Physiology of Human Survival
BPK 105
Discover how detailed cellular and system level physiological functions contribute to the survival of the human organism. Includes a survey of the muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and immune systems. BPK major and honours students may not receive credit for BPK 105. BPK 205 or 208 may be used as a substitute for BPK 105 by students in the kinesiology minor program. No student may take both BPK 105 and BPK 208 for credit. Prerequisite: Recommended: Grade 11 Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
BPK 110 - Human Nutrition: Current Issues (3)
Human Nutrition: Current Issues
BPK 110
An introduction of the principles of human nutrition with an emphasis on topics of current interest. The material is presented in a Canadian context to focus on nutrition practices and problems in this country. Students will gain an understanding of factors affecting food selection and the role of nutrition in maintaining good health. Students will develop the ability to discriminate between reliable and unreliable information on the subject of food and nutrition. Breadth-Science.
BPK 140 - Contemporary Health Issues (3)
Contemporary Health Issues
BPK 140
Explores health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as physical, psychological, and social well-being. Considers genetics, environment, personal health behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management, and drug use), socioeconomic status, health care delivery systems, and aging with the intent to improve students' abilities to evaluate health information. Breadth-Science.
BPK 142 - Introduction to Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (3)
Introduction to Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
BPK 142
Survey of theories and laboratory procedures for assessing human health status and physical performance, including biomechanics, body composition, development, environmental physiology, ergonomics, exercise physiology and motor learning. Functional anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, skeletal and skeletal muscle systems in relation to physical activity are explored. Prerequisite: One of Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics with a grade of C or better; or one of BPK 105, BPK 110, BPK 143, BISC 100, BISC 113 or HSCI 100 with a grade of C or better. Breadth-Science.
BPK 143 - Exercise: Health and Performance (3)
Exercise: Health and Performance
BPK 143
Introduces the student to exercise physiology. Focuses on personal exercise prescription to improve aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Also discusses athletic conditioning, e.g. speed and power training. The effects of nutritional and environmental factors on exercise and the role of exercise in weight control and stress management are considered. BPK major and honours students who have taken BPK 141 must also take BPK 143. For students taking both of these courses, credit will only be given for BPK 143. Prerequisite: Recommended: Medical clearance from a personal physician. Breadth-Science.
BPK 205 - Introduction to Human Physiology (3)
Introduction to Human Physiology
BPK 205
An introductory survey of human physiology with an emphasis on mechanisms of regulation and integration. Anatomy of structures will be detailed only when it is critical to a functional understanding. Although this is intended as a survey course, some topics will be covered in reasonable detail in order to give insight into mechanisms of function. BPK 208 may not be used as a substitute for BPK 205 by students in the BPK Major and Honours programs. BPK Major and Honours students who have taken BPK 105 must also take BPK 205. For students taking both of these courses, credit will only be given for BPK 205. Prerequisite: BISC 101, CHEM 281, PHYS 101 and 102.
BPK 241 - Sports Injuries - Prevention and Rehabilitation (3)
Sports Injuries - Prevention and Rehabilitation
BPK 241
Includes delineation of the role of the sports therapist and will study the structural and functional characteristics of the body with regard to the prevention of injury in sport. A first aid approach to athletic injuries will be developed with practical experience in routine treatments. Prerequisite: BPK 142.
All minor candidates must complete designated curriculum seminars and workshops during EDUC 402 and a specified teaching assignment in physical education during EDUC 405. Details of these requirements are available during EDUC 401.
The minor in physical education may not be declared on a student’s program until all prerequisites, including a practicum placement in EDUC 405, are met.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units as specified below:
EDUC 459 - Instructional Activities in Physical Education (4)
Instructional Activities in Physical Education
EDUC 459
Focuses on theory and curriculum of school physical education programs. Emphasis is given to the movement education orientation as it pertains to the various program activities and approaches applicable to primary, intermediate and secondary levels. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
At least two of:
EDUC 330 - Movement Language Elements for Dance in Education (3)
Movement Language Elements for Dance in Education
EDUC 330
In this experiential course students will develop an understanding of the movement concepts (action, space, time, force, relationship) which are the framework for making and teaching dance. This course will explore dance as a non-verbal expressive language, and will introduce students to a variety of aspects of dance within the curriculum. Previous dance training is not required. Prerequisite: 60 units including six units in EDUC courses.
EDUC 359 - Introduction to Outdoor Education (4)
Introduction to Outdoor Education
EDUC 359
Students will learn the principles and practices for teaching, developing, planning, and leading, Outdoor Education classes, trips, and programs. Emphasizes backcountry travel best practices, wilderness leadership techniques, teaching methodology, hard and soft skills. Teaching processes include lecture, discussion, group projects, peer teaching experiences, practical skills sessions, experiential and expeditionary learning. Prerequisite: 60 units; or permission of instructor.
EDUC 371W - School Health Education (4)
School Health Education
EDUC 371W
Explores health concepts, health behaviors, and health concerns of school-aged children and youth. Focuses on comprehensive and co-ordinated school health programs, innovative instructional strategies, and health-promotion initiatives to create healthy school communities. Students with credit for EDUC 371 may not take this course for further credit. Prerequisite: 60 units; or permission of instructor. Writing.
At least one of the following Designs for Learning courses:
EDUC 412W - Designs for Learning: Secondary Language Arts (4)
Designs for Learning: Secondary Language Arts
EDUC 412W
Focuses on teaching secondary school language arts and addresses aspects of the theory and practice of language arts education. Students examine their own thinking about language arts education through critical reflection, work with the prescribed curriculum, and explore various ways to develop engaging learning experiences for young adults within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Writing.
EDUC 414 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies (4)
Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies
EDUC 414
Focuses on teaching secondary school social studies and addresses aspects of the theory and practice of social studies education. Students examine their own thinking about social studies education through critical reflection, work with the prescribed curriculum, and explore various ways to develop engaging learning experiences for young adults within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 415 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics (4)
Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics
EDUC 415
Focuses on teaching secondary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: One of MATH 152, 155, or 158, and either EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Quantitative.
EDUC 416 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Science (4)
Designs for Learning: Secondary Science
EDUC 416
Focuses on teaching secondary school science. Students explore the sciences and aspects of learning science; examine their own scientific thinking; work with the prescribed curriculum; and plan science learning experiences within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 430 - Designs for Learning: Dance (4)
Designs for Learning: Dance
EDUC 430
For students and teachers with some movement and dance experience who are planning to teach dance in school or recreational settings. Students will continue experiential and theoretical explorations of movement language framework concepts with increasing emphasis on expressive, formal and critical aspects of dance and movement education. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 457 - Drama and Education (4)
Drama and Education
EDUC 457
Deals with theory, curricula and methodologies in drama education. Topics will include a selection from the following: aims of drama education; drama as methodology; role of the teacher in the drama classroom; evaluating students in drama classes; creative drama; the use of improvisation and storytelling; incorporating film and video work into drama classes; developing major projects with students such as choral dramatization, docudrama, anthology, and readers theatre; introducing scene work, stagecraft, and theatre history. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 472 - Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts (4)
Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts
EDUC 472
Focuses on developing knowledge, skills and strategies to create a rich and stimulating language arts program in the elementary classroom. Issues in reading, writing, speaking and listening will be examined through current theory and teaching practice. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 473W - Designs for Learning: Reading (4)
Designs for Learning: Reading
EDUC 473W
Offers theoretical and practical information about teaching reading in K-12 general education settings. Students with credit for EDUC 473 may not take this course for further credit. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Writing.
EDUC 474 - Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies (4)
Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies
EDUC 474
Focuses on teaching elementary school social studies and addresses aspects of the theory and practice of social studies education.Students examine their own thinking about social studies education through critical reflection, work with the prescribed curriculum, and explore various ways to develop engaging learning experiences for children within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 475 - Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics (4)
Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics
EDUC 475
Focuses on teaching elementary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking, and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students must successfully complete an SFU criminal records check. Quantitative.
EDUC 476 - Designs for Learning: Elementary Science (4)
Designs for Learning: Elementary Science
EDUC 476
Focuses on teaching elementary school science. Students explore science, aspects of learning science, and their own scientific thinking; work with the prescribed curriculum; and plan science learning experiences within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 477 - Designs for Learning: Art (4)
Designs for Learning: Art
EDUC 477
Introduces students to the main ideas, skills, materials, resources, understandings and organizational concerns involved in teaching art in schools. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 478 - Designs for Learning: Music (4)
Designs for Learning: Music
EDUC 478
Designed for in-service and pre-service teachers who would like to acquire the skills that will allow them to teach music competently and creatively. They will learn basic conducting techniques, design their own curriculums and have an opportunity to prepare and teach their own lesson plans. Previous musical experience is welcome, but not required. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 480 - Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language (4)
Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language
EDUC 480
Deals with a variety of approaches, teaching strategies and curricula, for teaching French as a second language in elementary and secondary schools. Students with credit for EDUC 480W may not take this course for further credit. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 481 - Designs for Learning: French Immersion Programs and Francophone Schools (4)
Designs for Learning: French Immersion Programs and Francophone Schools
EDUC 481
Focuses on research and theories of language learning in bilingual programs and minority contexts, pedagogical approaches and curricula for teaching in French Immersion programs and Francophone elementary and secondary schools. Instruction given in French. Students with credit for EDUC 481W may not take this course for further credit. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 (French Immersion) or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 482 - Designs for Learning: Information Technology (4)
Designs for Learning: Information Technology
EDUC 482
Students will develop a critical understanding of information technologies in education and learn how to integrate these technologies into classroom settings. An emphasis is on teaching strategies and methods as they complement the guidelines set forth in the BC Information Technology Curriculum. Prerequisite: 60 units.
At least one of the following Q options:
EDUC 313 - Numeracy and Society (3)
Numeracy and Society
EDUC 313
Conceptions of numeracy in contemporary society; consequences of innumeracy; enhancing personal numeracy skills; examination of numeracy across the curriculum. This course is designed for students NOT working in a Mathematics or Science specialization. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Quantitative.
EDUC 375 - Struggle with Mathematics: Sources and Recovery (3)
Struggle with Mathematics: Sources and Recovery
EDUC 375
Causes of Mathematics risk and anxiety from both a conceptual and a dispositional point of view. Exploration of different remediation strategies. Enhancement of personal mathematical skills through immersion in a problem-solving environment. The role of mathematical competence in society and job market. This course is designed for prospective secondary teachers not working in a Mathematics or Science specialization. As such, students with sufficient credit to receive a minor in Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry will not receive credit for this course. Students who have credit for or are currently enrolled in EDUC 415 or EDUC 475 may not take this course for further credit. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Quantitative.
EDUC 415 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics (4)
Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics
EDUC 415
Focuses on teaching secondary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: One of MATH 152, 155, or 158, and either EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Quantitative.
EDUC 454 - Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Education (4)
Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Education
EDUC 454
Integrating mathematical, scientific and socio-cultural methods and processes of learning across the curriculum and in teaching practice. Students will experience and apply approaches that are situated in the practices of environmental and social scientists through modelling, simulation and evaluation. Students who have completed EDUC 452, REM 452, or ENV 452 may not complete this course for further credit. Prerequisite: EDUC 401 and EDUC 402 or Corequisite: EDUC 403. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
EDUC 475 - Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics (4)
Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics
EDUC 475
Focuses on teaching elementary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking, and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students must successfully complete an SFU criminal records check. Quantitative.
