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Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Physical Education (K-12)

The physical education major will be preparing for a career in teaching activities, movement skills and concepts. Majors will complete a K-12 comprehensive, well-rounded experience in the discipline while emphasizing a “hands on” approach.

 

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses

Major Courses

Secondary Professional Education 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.

EDUC 390EHealth Education Methods

2
EDUC 390PMethods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education

3
HPER 100Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

2
HPER 207Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

2
HPER 208Introduction to Physical Education

3
HPER 210First Aid and CPR

1
HPER 215Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education

3
HPER 215LSystems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Lab

1
HPER 217Personal and Community Health

2
HPER 240Principles of Human Nutrition

3
HPER 316Elementary Physical Education Activities, Skills and Methods

3
HPER 317Middle School Physical Education Activities, Skills and Methods

2
HPER 318Secondary Physical Education Activities, Skills and Methods

3
HPER 320Teaching Weight Training

2
HPER 360Adapted Physical Education

2
HPER 420Organization and Administration of Physical Education

2
HPER 430Measurement and Evaluation

2
HPER 432Physiology of Exercise

3
Total Credit Hours:39

Secondary Professional Education Sequence

A grade of “C” or better is required in all professional education courses graded on an “A” through “F” letter basis, and a grade of “S”’ is required in all professional education courses graded on an “S/U” letter basis.

EDUC 250Introduction to Education with Field Experience

4
PSYC 353Adolescent Psychology

3

SEED 366Learning and Literacy in the Secondary School

4
 
SEED 398BSecondary Methods Block Field Experience I

1
Or
SEED 398CSecondary Methods Block Field Experience II

1

SEED 398CSecondary Methods Block Field Experience II

1
Or
SEED 398BSecondary Methods Block Field Experience I

1

EDUC 280Education of Exceptional Learners

3
EDUC 300Teaching For Diversity with Field Experience

2
EDUC 360Managing the Learning Environment

3
EDUC 405Educational Psychology

2
EDUC 406Instructional Design, Technology and Assessment

3

SEED 498Teaching in the Secondary School

15
Total Credit Hours:41

All professional courses have a prerequisite of admission to Teacher Education.

Total Credit Hours: 80