Physical Education (Teaching) Minor

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.

Required Courses (24 hours)

• PED 100-PED 199 Physical Activity Classes Credits: 7
• PED 282 - First Aid Credits: 2
• PED 291 - Motor Behavior Credits: 2
• PED 392 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3
• PED 395 - Curriculum Construction in Physical Education Credits: 3

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• PED 293 - Teaching Developmental Activities Credits: 4 or
• PED 396 - Teaching Physical Education Credits: 4

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• PED 371 - Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics Credits: 3 or
• PED 481 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3