Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Physical Education (K-12)
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Major Courses
Teacher Education Professional Sequence
Student Learning Outcomes
Physical education teacher candidates are physically educated individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate competent movement performance and health-enhancing fitness as delineated in the SHAPE and PETE standards.
STANDARD #1: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Physical education teacher candidates demonstrate an understanding of common- and specialized-content knowledge, physical education curriculum models, and scientific foundations for the delivery of an effective physical education program. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV & VI.)
STANDARD #2: SKILLFULLNESS and HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS
Physical education teacher candidates are physically literate individuals who can demonstrate skillful performance in physical education content areas and health-enhancing levels of fitness. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II & VI.)
STANDARD #3: PLANNING and IMPLEMENTATION
Physical education teacher candidates apply content and programing knowledge to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state and national standards to develop physically educated individuals. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III & VI.)
STANDARD #4: INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY and MANAGEMENT
Physical education teacher candidates engage students in meaningful experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills. They use communication, feedback, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
STANDARD #5: ASSESSMENT of STUDENT LEARNING
Physical education teacher candidates select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor learners’ progress, guide decision making related to instruction and learning, and engage learners in their own growth (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
STANDARD #6: PROFESSIONALISM
Physical education teacher candidates demonstrate behaviors essential to becoming effective professionals. They value and exhibit professional ethics and practices; seek opportunities for continued professional development; and promote the importance of physical education for developing physically literate individuals. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
Requirements
Physical Education K-12 Major Courses
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses for this program.
Total Credit Hours: 53
NOTE: A Bachelor of Science in Education degree requires General Education, the major courses listed above, Professional Secondary Education (which serves as part of the major).
In addition to completing the Secondary Professional Education Sequence, students must also complete EDUC 298 – Pre-Professional Experience: Elementary.