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 101 | Human Health and Wellness | 3 |
| PHR 231 | Motor Development and Motor Learning | 3 |
| PHR 236 | Health Issues in Education | 2 |
| PHR 237 | Introduction to Health Education | 1 |
| PHR 321 | Physical Education and Recreation for Special Populations | 3 |
| PHR 331 | Physical Education for Children | 3 |
| PHR 346 | Physical Education in Games, Sports and Activities | 3 |
| EXS 217 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| EXS 218 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| EXS 219 | Principles of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| EXS 332 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXS 345 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
Educator Preparation Courses
| PSY 101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 218 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDU 202 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDU 299 | Contemporary and Professional Issues in Education | 1 |
| EDU 300 | Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU 301 | Models of Classroom Management & Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 312 | Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 321 | Disciplinary Literacy Methods | 3 |
| EDU 333 | Applied Pedagogy | 3 |
| EDU 351 | Senior Study I | 3 |
| EDU 352 | Senior Study II: Professional Seminar | 3 |
| EDU 403 | Clinical Practice for PK12/Secondary (10) | 10 |
| EDU 411 | Educational Assessment & Evaluation | 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.