HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION & DANCE DEPARTMENT & DEGREE PROGRAMS 6/14/71 (71-44) Degree program in Education with a Physical Education major teaching field, leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree approved. 9/11/74 (74-39) Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation created in the College of Education, effective 10/1/74, out of the existing Department of Secondary Education. 3/10/76 (76-20) Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction in Physical Education graduate degree program approved. 1/12/77 (77-4) Elective Program in Athletic Training approved. 6/22/77 (77-42) Health Education Certificate program approved. 10/22/03 (03-60) Congratulated Ralph Mawdsley upon receiving the Distinguished Faculty Award and the Dr. Jennie Hwang Award. 9/15/06 (06-42) Approved awarding Dr. Sheila Patterson, Chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, tenure and the rank of Associate Professor. 6/23/99 (99-29) Master of Public Health degree program in the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Department approved.