Physical Education (5-12) Major, B.A./B.S.

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Teacher Certification (Physical Education)

The following programs are available for students who desire to prepare for the teaching profession: physical education all-grade major (P–12); physical education major (5-12); physical education minor; and a health and safety education minor. To be recommended for licensure, students will complete one of the Education Licensure minors offered in the Department of Teacher Education. These programs comprise a 27 credit hour minor.

Major – Physical Education (5-12) (43 hours)

Required Courses

PED 100- PED 199 Physical Activity Classes Credits: 10
PED 191 - Orientation to Physical Education Credits: 1
PED 282 - First Aid Credits: 2
PED 291 - Motor Behavior Credits: 2
PED 371 - Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics Credits: 3
PED 387 - Principles and Applications in Fitness Training for Physical Education Teaching Majors Credits: 3
PED 392 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3
PED 395 - Curriculum Construction in Physical Education Credits: 3
PED 396 - Teaching Physical Education Credits: 4
PED 471 - Assessment Strategies in Physical Education Credits: 3
PED 481 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
PED Directed electives must be applied to either Health and Safety Education Minor or Coaching Minor Credits: 6
EDUC 221 - Diversity and Equity in Education Credits: 3
EDUC 283 - Exploration in Secondary Education and Schooling Credits: 3
EDUC 284 - Introductory Clinical Experiences in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
EDUC 383 - Secondary Analysis of Curriculum and Pedagogy Credits: 3
EDUC 384 - Advanced Clinical Experiences in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
EDUC 439 - Classroom Management through Data-based Decision Making Credits: 6
Student Teaching Credits: 6