Lindenwood University - School of Education - Health and Fitness Sciences Department

School of Education - Health and Fitness Sciences Department

Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Health and Fitness Sciences offers five undergraduate majors: BS Athletic Training, BS Exercise Science, BS Physical Education, BA Physical Education K-12, BA Health K-12. Additionally, there are four minors: Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, Fitness Management, and Health and Wellness.

• Athletic Training - Contact Dan Brennan, dbrennan1@lindenwood.edu
• Exercise Science - Contact Delaine Young, dyoung@lindenwood.edu
• Physical Education, K-12 - Contact Dr. Annie Alameda, aalameda@lindenwood.edu
• Minors - Contact H-FSciences@lindenwood.edu
• Health and Fitness Science Brochure
• FAQs about Majors and Minors

For more information on these degrees, email H-FSciences@lindenwood.edu.

Graduate Programs

Lindenwood University now offers a Master of Science in Human Performance.

The graduate curriculum for the Human Performance program provides a strong scientific basis for students seeking advanced degrees in the health and allied health professions as well as those seeking practical skills for employment in the health and fitness industry. The coursework gives individuals strong working knowledge in cardiac rehabilitation and corporate fitness. The program is designed for four consecutive semesters of nine credits each, and an additional lab credit, totaling 37 credits.

Below are two helpful downloadable documents about the master’s program curriculum and admissions requirements.

Program Description
Program Planning Worksheet
Admissions Requirements

For more information on the master’s degree, contact Dr. Cynthia Schroeder at cschroeder@lindenwood.edu.

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"Teaching and Leading as an Art and a Science"
The School of Education agrees that the general outcome of the teacher education program must be teaching professionals that believe and implement teaching as a blend of “Art” and “Science” as represented by the Beauty and Mechanism of the Spellmann Clock Tower… Teaching as an art because teaching is a craft that must be learned and applied in an authentic environment. Teaching as a science because it must be influenced by research and best practice for optimal student learning to be achieved... The conceptual framework for Lindenwood University Teacher Preparation Program is driven by the Mission Statement of the University and the eleven Standards for Beginning Teachers in Missouri.

Eleven Standards of Teacher Education
1.2.1 Understands the teaching field; 1.2.2 Understands student development; 1.2.3 Understands diverse approaches to learning; 1.2.4 Understands curriculum performance standards; 1.2.5 Understands a variety of instructional practices; 1.2.6 Uses individual and group motivation; 1.2.7 Models effective communication; 1.2.8 Uses formal and informal assessment; 1.2.9 Is a reflective practitioner; 1.2.10 Fosters positive relationships; 1.2.11 Understand and applies technology.