Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies (MAHPLS)

The department offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in the areas of athletic training, health promotion/education 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 Promotion/ Education 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 Education
• 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 PreK-8 and 5-12
• 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

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies is to provide quality liberal arts majors in athletic training, health promotion/education and physical education, along with a several concentrations and minors leading to professional preparation in a variety of fields.
 

 

Last Modified: July 18, 2008

 

Contact Information

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