Physical Education Teaching, B.A.
Physical Education Teaching, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| KINES 2015 | Teaching Team/Individual Sports | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINES 2016 | Teaching Lifetime Activities | 3 |
| KINES 2053 | Physical Activity and Nutrition | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| TEACHING 2017 | Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching | 1 |
| EDPSYCH 2030 | Dynamics of Human Development | 3 |
| KINES 2019 | First Aid and CPR for Physical Educators | 1 |
| KINES 2030 | Teaching Physical Education For Learning | 3 |
| KINES 2031 | Teaching Physical Education with Technology | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINES 2056 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| KINES 2050 | Anatomy and Physiology of Human Movement | 3 |
| KINES 2021 | Teaching Movement and Rhythmic Activities for Children | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TEACHING 3128 | Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction | 1 |
| EDPSYCH 3148 | Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts | 3 |
| KINES 3151 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINES 3174 | Assessment Processes in Physical Education | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINES 3153 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KINES 4152 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| KINES 3176 | Administration and Curriculum Development in Physical Education | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 7 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SOCFOUND 3119 | Schools and American Society | 3 |
| KINES 4172 | Elementary Physical Education Teaching Methods | 3 |
| KINES 4173 | Secondary Physical Education Teaching Methods | 3 |
| TEACHING 4170/5170 | Human Relations: Awareness and Application | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| TEACHING 3140 | Special Area Teaching: Art, ESL, Music, and Physical Education | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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* Must receive a 'C' or higher in KINES 4172 and KINES 4173.
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** Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA to student teach and graduate.