Physical Education (43-817) - Option 1 - Elementary - Secondary Certification K-12, BS

Major Requirements: 65-84 Sem. Hours

Major Core Requirements: 29 Semester Hours

• AT 3610 - Care and Prevention of Injuries (3) *
• HLTH 1350 - Responding to Emergencies (3) *
• MATH 1111 - College Algebra GE (3) *
• PE 1800 - Functional Anatomy (3) *
• PE 2455 - Growth and Motor Development (3) *
• PE 2472 - Communicating Ideas on Sport GE (3) *
• PE 2800 - Biomechanics (3) *
• PE 2850 - Foundations of Exercise Physiology (3) *
• PE 4340 - Adapted Physical Education (3) *
• PE 4740 - Legal Liability in Fitness/Wellness, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Settings (2) * #

Option 1 - Elementary - Secondary certification K-12: 36 Sem. Hours

Students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in these courses.

• PE 1100 - Orientation and History of Physical Education (2)
• PE 2100 - Foundations and Philosophy of Teaching Physical Education (3)
• PE 3310 - Analysis and Teaching of Physical Training (3)
• PE 3320 - Analysis and Teaching of Elementary Skills (3)
• PE 3330 - Analysis and Teaching of Secondary Skills (3)
• PE 3340 - Analysis and Teaching of Lifetime Activities (3)
• PE 3350 - Assessment of Elementary and Secondary Skills (2)
• PE 4450 - Techniques of Teaching Physical Education Activities in the Elementary Schools (3)
• PE 4460 - Techniques of Teaching Physical Education Activities in Middle Schools and High Schools (3)
• PE 4770 - Curriculum and Instructional Planning (2) #
• PE 4845 - Psychological and Social Aspects of Physical Education (3)
• DANC 2100 - Dance Appreciation GE (3)
• HLTH 1200 - Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living GE (3)

Professional Education Requirements Option 1: 37 Sem. Hours

Must earn a 3.00 GPA or higher with no grade lower than a C in Professional Education courses.

• EDFL 2100 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession (3)
• EDFL 2240 - Educational Psychology GE (3)
• EDFL 2250 - Introduction to English Language Learners and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (2)
• EDFL 4210 - Introduction to Content Area Literacy (2)
• EDSP 2100 - Education of the Exceptional Child (3)
• FLDX 2150 - Introductory Field Experience (1)
• FLDX 3000 - Field Experience in the Content Area (1)
• PE 4970 - Teaching and Management in PreK-12 Physical Education (3)
• PE 4971 - Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing in Physical Education (3)
• PE 4974 - Assessment and Data Based Decision Making in Physical Education (2)
• PE 4975 - Practicum in PreK-12 Physical Education (3)

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• CFD 1220 - Child and Adolescent Development (3)

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• PSY 2220 - Child and Adolescent Psychological Development (3)

• OR

• PSY 3220 - Life-Span Development (3)

General Education Requirements: 20-27 Semester Hours

All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements  for full listing of requirements. The following general education classes are required by this major.

Must have C or better for these courses:

Additional required general education courses for Option 1, Elementary - Secondary Certification K-12: 27 Sem. Hours

• BIOL 2010 - Human Biology GE (3)
• DANC 2100 - Dance Appreciation GE (3)
• EDFL 2240 - Educational Psychology GE (3)
• HLTH 1200 - Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living GE (3)
• PHIL 1410 - Critical Thinking GE (3)
• POLS 1510 - American Government GE (3)

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• HIST 1350 - History of the United States to 1877 GE (3)

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• HIST 1351 - History of the United States from 1877 GE (3)

Minimum Total: 120-129 Sem. Hours

¹⁰ Competency 10 course