Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies (MAHPLS)

The department offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in the areas of athletic training, health studies and physical education.

At the undergraduate level the department offers a major in physical education which leads to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, and majors in  Athletic Training, and Health Studies which lead to a Bachelor of Science degree. Minors in coaching, health promotion, recreation exercise physiology, dance and health resources management are also offered.

Graduate study offered by the department includes a program in the area of health promotion, which leads to a Master of Education in Health Promotion; a program in the area of physical education, which leads to a Master of Science in Physical Education; and a program in the area of athletic training which leads to an entry level Master of Science in Athletic Training.

Post baccalaureate programs for initial teacher licensure in physical education and health education are available and are described under the department’s graduate programs. 

Degrees Available

• BA in Physical Education  (Awarded for completion of major core)
• BS in Athletic Training
• BS in Health Studies
       Concentrations:
          Community Health
          School Health 
• BS in Physical Education (Awarded for completion of major core and selected concentration)
       Concentrations:
  • Coaching
  • Exercise Science/Health Fitness
  • Motor Development Therapy/Adapted Physical Education (view an informational website)
  • Recreation
  • Recreation and Fitness Club Administrative
  • Teacher Licensure in Physical Education 5-12
  • Teacher Licensure in Physical Education PreK-8
• M.Ed. in Health Promotion
• MS in Athletic Training
• MS in Physical Education
       Concentrations:
  • Human Performance and Health Fitness
  • Adapted Physical Education
  • Applied Kinesiology
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Individualized Program

Mission and Objectives

The Department promotes the acquisition of and application of knowledge for diverse populations in human movement (sport, fitness/exercise, dance), teaching physical education, health education/promotion, recreation, coaching, and athletic training; and

The Department prepares athletic trainers, educators in health, physical education, and adapted physical education, coaches, and fitness and recreation leaders who can provide qualified leadership in their respective fields and enhance quality of life by encouraging commitment to healthy lifestyle choices.

Department Objectives:
1.  Provide a quality physical education program, supported by a foundation in the liberal arts, with seven concentrations providing advanced professional preparation.
2.  Provide quality physical education activity courses to assist students in developing lifetime activity patterns and to assist in professional preparation.
3.  Provide a quality health studies major program, including two concentrations, with courses that will prepare students to promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health.
4.  Provide a quality athletic training major with courses that will prepare students to make successful contributions to the athletic training profession.
5.  Support an atmosphere of health and well being for all students.

 

Last Modified: November 4, 2011

 

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Contact Information

Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies Department
Bridgewater State University
Tinsley Center, Rm 232
325 Plymouth St.
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Tel: 508.531.1215
Fax: 508.531.1717
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