Physical Education/Health, B.A. for K-12 Teacher Licensure

The Major in Physical Education/Health for K-12 Teacher Licensure consists of 41 credit hours in major and major-related courses and 36 credit hours in courses related to educator preparation.

Required courses include:

Major and Major-Related Courses

PHR 101Human Health and Wellness

3

PHR 231Motor Development and Motor Learning

3

PHR 236Health Issues in Education

2

PHR 237Introduction to Health Education

1

PHR 321Physical Education and Recreation for Special Populations

3

PHR 331Physical Education for Children

3

PHR 346Physical Education in Games, Sports and Activities

3

EXS 217Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

EXS 218Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

EXS 219Principles of Human Nutrition

3

EXS 332Kinesiology

3

EXS 345Physiology of Exercise

3

Educator Preparation Courses

PSY 101Introductory Psychology

3

PSY 218Adolescent Development

3

EDU 202Educational Technology

3

EDU 299Contemporary and Professional Issues in Education

1

EDU 300Field Experience

1

EDU 321Disciplinary Literacy Methods

3

EDU 333Applied Pedagogy

3

EDU 351Senior Study I

3

EDU 352Senior Study II: Professional Seminar

3

EDU 403Clinical Practice for PK12/Secondary (10)

10

EDU 411Educational Assessment & Evaluation

3

EDU 412

3

American Red Cross certifications in standard First Aid and Community CPR are required as part of this major.

Students should meet with the advisor for educator preparation in physical education as soon as possible. Refer to the Education section of this catalog for information related to Teacher Education screening processes.