University of Nebraska at Kearney
College of Education

1994-96 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies

Donald Lackey, Chair

Professors: Bishop, Donnelly, Fyfe, Lackey, Roeder

Associate Professor: Bailey, Scantling

Assistant Professors: Boroff, Hill, Hueser, Jacobsen, Kropp, Murray, O'Dell, Ramey, Whatley

Lecturers/Instructors: Bethell, Brosamle, Claussen, English, Gibbons, Hansen, Hoffman, Iten, Meier, Moorehouse, Morris, Renner, Sanchez, Tietjen

Go to Physical Education Major,

Fitness and Leisure Studies Major,

Travel and Tourism Comprehensive Major,

Sports Administration Major or

list of course descriptions.

Department Objectives

Offer students, through intramural participation, social and recreational enrichment opportunities;

Provide competitive experiences, through extramural and intercollegiate sports, which will challenge the most skilled individuals;

Emphasize the importance of lifelong appreciation for fitness and healthful living;

Emphasize sportsmanship and consideration for others;

Provide schools with coaches, physical education teachers, athletic trainers and health education teachers who possess highly developed technical skills, the zeal for educational betterment and personal and cultural qualities which will make them respected citizens of communities in which they teach;

Prepare persons for professions in the leisure markets, sports administration, recreation, leisure, and travel and tourism.

Physical Education Major

Six major options are available:

I. Physical Education Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

II. Physical Education Comprehensive Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

III. Physical Education Teaching (K-6) Subject Endorsement Option-Bachelor of Arts in Education

IV. Physical Education Teaching (7-12) Subject Endorsement Option-Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree

V. Health Education Teaching (7-12) Subject Endorsement Option-Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree

VI. Health and Physical Education Teaching (K-12) Field Endorsement Option-Bachelor of Arts in Education

Supplementary Endorsements are offered in Adapted Physical Education, Strength Training, Interscholastic Coaching, and Sports Trainer. Students who complete two Teaching Subject Endorsements or one Teaching Field Endorsement may complete one or more supplementary endorsements.

Fitness and Leisure Studies Major

Three major options are available:

I. Recreation Leadership Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

II. Recreation Leadership Comprehensive Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

III. Fitness and Leisure Management Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

Travel and Tourism Comprehensive Major

Sports Administration Major

Two major options are available:

I. Sports Administration Comprehensive Option-Bachelor of Science Degree

II. Sports Administration Major Option-Bachelor of Science Degree