Department of Health and Sport Sciences

Physical Education Teacher Education Major (B.S.Ed.)

A. University General Education Program (41 hours)

Program objectives for a B.S.Ed. in Physical Education Teacher Education are: (a) to identify critical elements of motor skill performance, and combine motor skills into appropriate sequences for the purpose of improving learning; (b) to demonstrate competent motor skill performance in a variety of physical activities; (c) to describe performance concepts and strategies related to skillful movement and physical activity (e.g., fitness principles, game tactics, skill improvement principles); (d) to describe and apply bioscience (anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical) and psychological concepts to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness; (e) to understand and debate current physical education/activity issues and laws based on historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives; (f) to demonstrate knowledge of approved state and national content standards and local program goals.

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements.

Note the following is specified by the department for this major: Social/Behavioral Sciences: PSYC 1200.

B. The Major (79 hours)

Successful completion of B.S. Ed. Requirements with a major in Physical Education Teacher Education will qualify a graduate to apply for licensure in Physical Education (K-12). Minimum grade of "C" is required in all major courses: BIOL 2010/2011 (4); BIOL 2020/2021 (4); EDPR 2111; EXSS 3700 (4), 3405, 3853; HPRO 2100; IDT 3600; LEAD 2010; PETE 2001 (2), 2002 (2), 2003 (2), 2006 (2), 2009 (2), 3307; 3308 (2), 3800, 3903, 4200 (4), 4300 (4), 4400, 4800, 4909 (9); SPED 2000; and one of the following: PHED 1711, 1712, 1713, 1722, or 2703.

Typical 4-Year Physical Education Teacher Education Sequence

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Hours: 120

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

CPR Certification required for Student Teaching. Course not required but advised.