Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
College of Education and Human Development

The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers a Bachelor of Science Degree (HPER) with concentrations in the areas of Health and Physical Education (Teacher Licensure), Kinesiology (HPER Non-Licensure), Sport Law (HPER 3+3)

HPER Leads the Way

Welcome to the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) at Jackson State University. At HPER, students are at the heart of everything we do. We provide dynamic learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom, preparing future leaders to advance health and wellness. Our research, programs and services are designed to support student success while promoting healthier communities across Mississippi and beyond. We are excited that you have chosen Jackson State University, and we look forward to growing with you on this journey.

General Requirements

ADMISSION CRITERIA (Health Education and Physical Education Licensure Programs)
● Complete a 12 credit hour Clinical Internship in Student Teaching.
● Have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher to be admitted to the Center for Teacher
Quality–the academic program through which the educator licensure is
obtained. For additional information please see the JSU Center for Teacher Quality.
● Complete all Teacher Certification Tests (Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators,
Principles of Learning and Teaching, Praxis II-Content Knowledge) to enroll for selected
restricted courses. (Refer to the Approved Curriculum Map)
● Not enroll in EDCI 401 and EDCI 402 during the same semester.
● Submit to a criminal background check prior to receiving a clinical internship placement for
student teaching. The fee associated with this screening is the responsibility of the teacher
candidate.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECREATION

Location

Joseph H. Jackson
College of Education and Human Development
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217

Email

james.h.robinson@jsums.edu

Contact

James Robinson PhD
Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
College of Education and Human Development
Joseph H. Jackson Room 103A
1400 John R. Lynch St.
Jackson, MS 39217
601-979-8696

Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation College of Education and Human Development

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