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 minor; and a health and safety education minor. To be recommended for licensure, teaching majors will also complete one of the Education Licensure minors offered in the Department of Teacher Education.

Required Courses

• KIN 282 - CPR and Sports Injury Prevention Credits: 2
• KIN 291 - Motor Behavior Credits: 2
• PET 292 - Principles of Teaching Dance and Aquatics Credits: 2
• PET 287 - Physical Education and the Elementary School Classroom Teacher Credits: 2

• or

• PET 293 - Teaching Developmental Activities Credits: 4

Physical Education Courses (choose two courses)

• PET 294 - Principles of Teaching Dual and Team Sports Credits: 3
• PET 392 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3
• PET 395 - Curriculum Construction in Physical Education Credits: 3
• PET 396 - Teaching Secondary Physical Education Credits: 4
• PET 471 - Assessment Strategies in Physical Education Credits: 3