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 | Positive Learning Environment in Physical Activities | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINES 2016 | Positive Learning Environment for Physical Fitness | 3 |
| KINES 2053 | Physical Activity and Nutrition | 3 |
| KINES 2050 | Anatomy and Physiology of Human Movement | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| KINES 2019 | First Aid and CPR for Physical Educators | 1 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 13 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINES 2056 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| KINES 3153 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KINES 4152 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| KINES 3151 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINES 3174 | Assessment Processes in Physical Education | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 2346 | Teaching Methods l: Elementary Methods and Movement Activities in Physical Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2446 | Teaching Internship l: Elementary Physical Education | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 3546/5546 | Teaching Methods ll: Secondary Methods and Curriculum in Physical Education | 3 |
| EDUC 3646/5646 | Teaching Internship ll: Secondary Physical Education | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4140 | 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 EDUC 2346 and EDUC 3546/5546.
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** Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA to student teach and graduate.