God created human beings to glorify Him with every movement. Prepare yourself for a career of teaching students how to care for their bodies! You will be stretched mentally, improve your own physical abilities and be trained to deeply impact others through leading them in physical activity.
“I love learning about how the human body was created and how important it is to take care of it through physical activity. I appreciate the effort and care that the professors have for me as a student and as a person.”
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
What Will You Learn?
In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life.
Coach students in interactive settings
You will be given practical resources for classroom and gym instruction. Get hands-on experience working with students through a practicum and student teaching!
Motivate others towards healthy lifestyles
Cultivate your passion for training students to be active. You will gain the teaching and mentoring skills you need to encourage others to take care of their bodies.
Teach movement, sports and health education in dynamic environments
You will be prepared to coach, organize and run fitness activities effectively in a variety of situations. Learn to work alongside students of varying physical abilities to promote their well-being.
Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.
All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CSU First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
Bible Survey [BI111]
Foundations of Health Physical Education [ED207]
Expository Writing [EN105]
Outdoor Living Skills [HP102] – 1 credit
College Math I [MA102]
Movement Education Practicum [ED115] – 1 credit
Introduction to Education [ED201]
Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
Coaching Techniques [HP203]
College Math II [MA104] or Math Elective
Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]
Theology Survey [TH211]
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Individual, Dual and Rhythmic Sports [HP301]
Sports Skills Proficiency and Assessment Exam [HP314] – 0 credits
American Literature I [LI221C]
Human Anatomy and Physiology I [SC206/208] – 4 credits
Introduction to Special Education [SED320]
Biblical Studies Elective
Team Sports [HP204]
Sports Skills Proficiency and Assessment Exam [HP313] – 0 credits
Child and Adolescent Development [PS204]
Speech Communication [SP100]
Theological Distinctives [TH308]
History Core Elective
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Methods of Teaching Physical Education [ED419]
World Religions [EV220]
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries [HP303]
Kinesiology [HP305]
First Aid, CPR, and Aquatics Testing [HP310] – 0 credits
Psychology of Learning and Education [PS308]
Educating the English Learner [ED422]
Personal and Community Health [HP206]
Exercise Physiology [HP306]
Motor Learning and Skill Analysis [HP308]
Sports Skills Proficiency and Assessment Exam [HP315] – 0 credits
Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
Senior Seminar [TH480]
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Assessment of Learning [ED212]
Adapted Physical Education [ED308A]
Health Education Strategies and Concepts [ED405C]
Senior Education Seminar [ED421] – 1 credit
Student Teaching Seminar [ED432] – 0 credits
Literacy Development and Instruction in Core Secondary Subjects [LY312]
Weight Training [PE110] – 1 credit
Student Teaching I [ED434] – 6 credits
Student Teaching II [ED436] – 6 credits
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Program Highlights
You will be eligible to apply for Pennsylvania state certification, which shares reciprocity with most states, and certification from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for grades PreK-12.
Your will gain experience in two student teaching placements, at both a public and Christian school.
Help students steward their bodies!
You know that building healthy bodies is important for our mental, emotional, social, physical and spiritual well-being. Learn to help students take care of themselves through physical activity.
While you prepare for your career you’ll also earn a double major in Biblical Studies. At CSU, you’ll experience personal mentorship with someone who cares deeply about you and your relationship with your Creator. You’ll be challenged to think through topics and questions through a biblical worldview. Your Bible courses will lay a foundation for whatever path God has for your life.
When you attend this Bible college, you’re getting more than just a degree—you’re getting the tools, support system and encouragement to follow Christ with your whole heart—long after graduation.
WHY CSU?
You want to choose a college:
Where you can get prepared for your future. Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ. Where you truly find your fit.
Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is:Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.
(Hint—it's way less than "sticker" price! Plus, our costs continually fall below our in-state, private school competitors' actual costs.)
A Christ-centered education is a wise investment. That's why we make biblical education as affordable as possible for students like you.
Scholarshipsare for Christian character, work ethic and academics. 99% of full-time, on-campus students getfree financial aid. (Based on incoming class of Fall 2021)
For more than 90 years, CSU has prepared Christ-centered, career-ready graduates to serve around the globe in a variety of ministries and careers. You'll learn from trusted professors who have a heart for Christ and desire for discipleship. You'll join a community of CSU students who are passionate about using their talents to serve Christ.
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