Physical Education (BS)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education offers students two professional focus areas: Physical Education Teacher Certification or Physical Education/Health Education Teacher Certification. The core courses of the Physical Education major provide the biological, psychological, philosophical, historical, and social/behavioral science principles in the study of physical activity, exercise, and sport. Students complete the core coursework and select one of the options to complete their studies through advanced courses. Each option is organized to reflect the current scholarship and practices in the field and allows students to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and a philosophical understanding specific to their future role as a teaching practitioner in the field of Physical Education and/or Health Education. In addition, students have multiple early field experience in K-12 physical education or K-12 physical education and health education, prior to their capstone experience: a full semester Internship in Teaching leading to K-12 certification in Physical Education or K-12 certifications in Physical Education and Health Education.
Physical Education Professional Activity Courses
The 2000 level, 1.5 credit courses are letter graded for the majors and minors in the Department of Health and Human Performance only.
Physical Activity Skills Courses
The Physical Activity Skills courses are one credit electives designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and engage in a wide variety of physical activities, with the goal of promoting health and lifelong participation in physical activity. These 1000 level courses are graded Pass/No Pass.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| PE 2735 | Motor Development | 3 |
| PE 3570 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PE 3720 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| BI 2110 & BI 2130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 4 |
| BI 2120 & BI 2140 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 4 |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| MA | Mathematics Foundations | 3-4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| Option Requirements | ||
| Complete one from the following required options: | 64-75 | |
Physical Activity and Sport Leadership Option | ||
Physical Education Teacher Certifcation | ||
Physical Education/Health Education Teacher Certifcation | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Directions should total 16-17 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports Leadership Option; BS Physical Education, Physical Education and Health Education Teacher Certification Option; and BS Physical Education, Teacher Certification Option.
Physical Activity and Sport Leadership Option of BS Physical Education
Students may graduate with a BS in Physical Education (Physical Activity and Sport Leadership Option). The Physical Activity and Sport Leadership Option provides students with an option to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills for careers in a variety of physical activity and sport settings.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option Requirements | ||
| PE 2550 | Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) | 3 |
| PE 2405 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance | 2 |
| PE 2860 | Adventure Programming for Physical Educators (WECO) | 3 |
| PE 3565 | Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) | 3 |
| PE 3610 | Adapted Physical Education (DICO) | 3 |
| CC 3780 | Sport in Society | 3 |
| SM 3100 | Administration of Athletics | 3 |
| HE 3670 | CPR/AED & First Aid; Basic and Instructor Training (WECO) | 3 |
| Professional Skills Activity Courses: | ||
| Select a minimum of 4.5 credits from activity courses below: | 4.5 | |
| PE 2440 | Elementary Activities, Gymnastics and Rhythms | 3 |
| PE 2950 | Territorial and Striking/Field Activities | 3 |
| PE 2424 | Net and Wall Activities | 1.5 |
| PE 2425 | Lifetime/Leisure Activities | 1.5 |
| Professional Fitness-related Activity Courses | ||
| Select one of the following courses below: | 1.5 | |
| Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training | ||
| Burdenko Conditioning | ||
| Resistance Training Techniques | ||
| Selected courses in Health and Human Performance | ||
| Select one of the following courses below: | 3 | |
| Wellness Choices for Healthy Living (WECO) | ||
| Stress Management (WECO) | ||
| Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | ||
| Professional Practicum/Internship Experience | ||
| Select one of the following courses below: | 3-12 | |
| Physical Education Practicum (minimum of 3 credits required) | ||
| Physical Education Internship | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection | ||
| Writing in the Discipline Connection | ||
| Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) | ||
| General Education | ||
| INCP | Integrated Capstone | 3-4 |
| Electives | 19-21 | |
| Total Credits | 66-78 | |
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Students who have a valid certification from professional organizations do not have to take CPR/AED & First Aid; Basic and Instructor Training (HE 3670). Students must present evidence of current certification. Students must take another course(s) for a total of 3 credits offered by the Department of Health and Human Performance to replace CPR/AED & First Aid; Basic and Instructor Training (HE 3670).
Physical Education and Health Education Teacher Certification (K-12) Option of BS Physical Education
The Educator Preparation programs at Plymouth State University are approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education. The University is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Teaching Education (AACTE).
Graduates who complete the double Physical Education and Health Education Teacher Certification Option are prepared to teach both physical education and health education and become eligible for K-12 teacher certification in the state of New Hampshire. Because of New Hampshire’s membership in the Interstate Certification Contract, Plymouth graduates are eligible to earn a certificate or license in another Contract state upon application to that state’s department of education. Receiving states may have a difference in grade range and may impose certain requirements that must be met within a reasonable period of time. For further information, please see the Holmes Center for School Partnerships and Educator Preparation section. Requirements for certification may change, subject to changes made by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Teacher candidates can find the most current New Hampshire Department of Education standards at education.nh.gov/index.htm.
Early clinical experiences within the university setting, practica in school settings, and the full semester teaching internship provide perspective to the theories and applications as learned in the core and double option.
Admittance into the Physical Education and Health Education Teacher Certification Option is based on the following criteria:
- minimum 42 credits earned
- minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50
- minimum grade of C in each of the following courses:
Course List Course Title Credits PE 2405 Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance 2 PE 2415 Introduction to Physical Education and Health Instruction 3 PE 2424 Net and Wall Activities 1.5 PE 2425 Lifetime/Leisure Activities 1.5 PE 2440 Elementary Activities, Gymnastics and Rhythms 3 PE 2550 Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) 3 PE 2860 Adventure Programming for Physical Educators (WECO) 3 PE 2950 Territorial and Striking/Field Activities 3
- completion of 15 of the required 45 hours of community service
- passing PraxisTM Core Academic Skills for Educators
- up-to-date electronic folio
- meeting with the Coordinator of Teacher Education for Health Education, Physical Education, and Physical Education/Health Education.
All Physical Education majors seeking teacher certification are required to become a Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) American member by the time they enroll in Introduction to Physical Education and Health Instruction (PE 2415) and to maintain that membership through graduation.
Candidates in the Physical Education PE+HE Teacher Certification program need to be competent in the areas of Standard First Aid and Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED. Competency includes instructor certification. The requirement can be met by earning certification by completing a class at a college/university or through the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council or Emergency Care Safety Institute. This requirement must be met prior to the Internship in Teaching.
All teacher candidates who interact with students in public school settings through course-related field experiences, including Internship in Teaching, are subject to New Hampshire state legislation that requires a full disclosure criminal records check. This may include fingerprinting. The processing of the criminal records check is conducted at the site school before the clinical experience begins. The fee for this processing is the responsibility of the teacher candidate and is paid directly to the school district. Each new site will require a separate fingerprinting and background check. Inquiries should be directed to the Holmes Center for School Partnerships and Educator Preparation.
In order for teacher candidates to participate in clinical experiences in diverse settings that are essential for their development as teachers and required for accreditation, teacher candidates must be willing and able to travel outside of the Plymouth area beyond walking distances. All Internship in Teaching candidates should plan for and be able to secure their own transportation by the junior year.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option Requirements | ||
| PE 2405 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance | 2 |
| PE 2406 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance Lab | 1 |
| PE 2415 | Introduction to Physical Education and Health Instruction | 3 |
| PE 2424 | Net and Wall Activities | 1.5 |
| PE 2425 | Lifetime/Leisure Activities | 1.5 |
| PE 2440 | Elementary Activities, Gymnastics and Rhythms | 3 |
| PE 2550 | Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) | 3 |
| PE 2860 | Adventure Programming for Physical Educators (WECO) | 3 |
| PE 2950 | Territorial and Striking/Field Activities | 3 |
| PE 3020 | Instructional Strategies I - Elementary 1 | 3 |
| PE 3050 | Instructional Strategies I: Elementary Physical Education Teaching Lab | 1 |
| PE 3315 | Curriculum Design and Implementation | 2 |
| PE 3565 | Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) | 3 |
| PE 3610 | Adapted Physical Education (DICO) | 3 |
| PE 4040 | Instructional Strategies II - Secondary 2 | 3 |
| PE 4050 | Instructional Strategies II: Secondary Physical Education Teaching Lab | 1 |
| PE 4815 | Teaching Seminar in Physical Education and Physical Education Health Education | 1 |
| PEHE 4710 | Internship in Teaching K-8 | 6 |
| PEHE 4720 | Internship in Teaching, 6-12 | 6 |
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HE 3105 | Teaching Strategies, Methods, and Resources in Health Education | 3 |
| IS 4360 | Cultural Diversity and American Society (DICO,INCO,INCP) | 3 |
| Group A | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 1.5 | |
| Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training | ||
| Burdenko Conditioning | ||
| Resistance Training Techniques | ||
| Health Education Elective | ||
| HE 2900 | Disease, Safety, and Environment (WECO) | 3 |
| or PE 2850 | Wellness Choices for a Healthy, Active Lifestyle (WECO) | |
| Health Education Content Courses | ||
| Complete three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Stress Management (WECO) | ||
| Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | ||
| Drug Behavior (WECO) | ||
| Sex and Family Living Education | ||
| Women's Health Issues (WECO) | ||
| General Education | ||
| Elective | 0.5 | |
| Total Credits | 73 | |
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Instructional Strategies I - Elementary (PE 3020) requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50.
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Instructional Strategies II - Secondary (PE 4040) requires a minimum grade of C in Instructional Strategies I - Elementary (PE 3020) and Instructional Strategies I: Elementary Physical Education Teaching Lab (PE 3050), and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.60.
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Internship in Teaching K-8 (PEHE 4710) and Internship in Teaching, 6-12 (PEHE 4720) require a minimum grade of C in Instructional Strategies II - Secondary (PE 4040) and Instructional Strategies II: Secondary Physical Education Teaching Lab (PE 4050), and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70.
Teacher Certification (K-12) Option of BS Physical Education
The Educator Preparation programs at Plymouth State University are approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education. The University is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE).
Graduates who complete this Teacher Certification Option are eligible for K-12 teacher certification in the state of New Hampshire. Because of New Hampshire’s membership in the Interstate Certification Contract, Plymouth graduates are eligible to earn a certificate or license in another Contract state upon application to that state’s department of education. Receiving states may have a difference in grade range and may impose certain requirements that must be met within a reasonable period of time. For further information, please see the Holmes Center for School Partnerships and Educator Preparation section. Requirements for certification may change, subject to changes made by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Teacher candidates can find the most current New Hampshire Department of Education standards at education.nh.gov/index.htm.
Human needs and development, pedagogical principles, skill acquisition, the science of human movement and many other related topics are practiced and demonstrated. Early clinical experiences within the university setting, practica in school settings, and full semester teaching internship provide perspective to the theories and applications as learned in the core and option.
Admittance into the Teacher Certification Option is based on the following criteria:
- minimum 42 credits earned
- minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50
- minimum grade of C in each of the following courses:
Course List Course Title Credits PE 2405 Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance 2 PE 2415 Introduction to Physical Education and Health Instruction 3 PE 2424 Net and Wall Activities 1.5 PE 2425 Lifetime/Leisure Activities 1.5 PE 2440 Elementary Activities, Gymnastics and Rhythms 3 PE 2550 Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) 3 PE 2860 Adventure Programming for Physical Educators (WECO) 3 PE 2950 Territorial and Striking/Field Activities 3
- completion of 15 of the required 45 hours of community service
- passing PraxisTM Core Academic Skills for Educators
- up-to-date electronic folio
- meeting with the Coordinator of Teacher Education for Health Education, Physical Education and Physical Education/Health Education.
All Physical Education majors seeking teacher certification are required to become a Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) American member by the time they enroll in Introduction to Physical Education and Health Instruction (PE 2415) and to maintain that membership through graduation.
All teacher candidates who interact with students in public school settings through course-related field experiences, including Internship in Teaching, are subject to New Hampshire state legislation that requires a full disclosure criminal records check. This may include fingerprinting. The processing of the criminal records check is conducted at the site school before the clinical experience begins. The fee for this processing is the responsibility of the teacher certification candidate and is paid directly to the school district. Each new site will require a separate fingerprinting and background check. Inquiries should be directed to the Holmes Center for School Partnerships and Educator Preparation.
In order for teacher candidates to participate in clinical experiences in diverse settings that are essential for their development as teachers and required for accreditation, teacher candidates must be willing and able to travel outside of the Plymouth area beyond walking distances. All Internship in Teaching candidates should plan for and be able to secure their own transportation by the junior year.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option Requirements | ||
| PE 2405 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance | 2 |
| PE 2406 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance Lab | 1 |
| PE 2415 | Introduction to Physical Education and Health Instruction | 3 |
| PE 2424 | Net and Wall Activities | 1.5 |
| PE 2425 | Lifetime/Leisure Activities | 1.5 |
| PE 2440 | Elementary Activities, Gymnastics and Rhythms | 3 |
| PE 2550 | Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) | 3 |
| PE 2860 | Adventure Programming for Physical Educators (WECO) | 3 |
| PE 2950 | Territorial and Striking/Field Activities | 3 |
| PE 3020 | Instructional Strategies I - Elementary 1 | 3 |
| PE 3050 | Instructional Strategies I: Elementary Physical Education Teaching Lab | 1 |
| PE 3315 | Curriculum Design and Implementation | 2 |
| PE 3565 | Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) | 3 |
| PE 3610 | Adapted Physical Education (DICO) | 3 |
| PE 4040 | Instructional Strategies II - Secondary 2 | 3 |
| PE 4050 | Instructional Strategies II: Secondary Physical Education Teaching Lab | 1 |
| PE 4710 | Physical Education Internship in Teaching K-8 | 6 |
| PE 4720 | Physical Education Internship in Teaching, 6-12 | 6 |
| PE 4815 | Teaching Seminar in Physical Education and Physical Education Health Education | 1 |
| IS 4360 | Cultural Diversity and American Society (DICO,INCO,INCP) | 3 |
| Group A | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 1.5 | |
| Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training | ||
| Burdenko Conditioning | ||
| Resistance Training Techniques | ||
| General Education | ||
| Electives | 14.5-15.5 | |
| Total Credits | 69-70 | |
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Instructional Strategies I - Elementary (PE 3020) requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50.
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Instructional Strategies II - Secondary (PE 4040) requires a minimum grade of C in Instructional Strategies I - Elementary (PE 3020) and Instructional Strategies I: Elementary Physical Education Teaching Lab (PE 3050), and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.60.
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Physical Education Internship in Teaching K-8 (PE 4710) and Physical Education Internship in Teaching, 6-12 (PE 4720) require a minimum grade of C in Instructional Strategies II - Secondary (PE 4040) and Instructional Strategies II: Secondary Physical Education Teaching Lab (PE 4050), and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70.
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
To complete the bachelor’s degree in 4 years, you must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits each semester or have a plan to make up credits over the course of the 4 years. For example, if you take 14 credits one semester, you need to take 16 credits in another semester. Credits completed must count toward your program requirements (major, option, minor, certificate, general education or free electives).
Required Options in this Major
Complete one option
Physical Activity and Sport Leadership
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MA | Mathematics Foundations | 3-4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| PE 2550 | Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) | 3 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 4 |
| PE 2405 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BI 2110 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| PE 2860 | Adventure Programming for Physical Educators (WECO) | 3 |
| PE 2735 | Motor Development | 3 |
| PE 2950 or PE 2440 |
Territorial and Striking/Field Activities or Elementary Activities, Gymnastics and Rhythms |
3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BI 2120 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| PE 3720 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| PE 3600 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 2424 or PE 2425 |
Net and Wall Activities or Lifetime/Leisure Activities |
1.5 |
| Select One | 1.5 | |
| Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training | ||
| Resistance Training Techniques | ||
| Burdenko Conditioning | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| PE 3570 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| SM 3100 | Administration of Athletics | 3 |
| PE 3565 | Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) | 3 |
| HE 3000 | Special Topics in Health Education | 3 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| CC 3780 | Sport in Society | 3 |
| Electives | 6-7 | |
| Select One | 3 | |
| Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | ||
| Stress Management (WECO) | ||
| Wellness Choices for a Healthy, Active Lifestyle (WECO) | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| INCP | Integrated Capstone | 4 |
| linkurl^/general-education/#GACO^GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| Electives | 7-8 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PE 3880 or PE 4880 |
Physical Education Practicum or Physical Education Internship |
3-12 |
| Electives | 3-12 | |
| Credits | 6-24 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Required for the Option
Physical Education and Health Education Teacher Certification (K-12) Option of BS Physical Education
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
| Year One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| MA | Mathematics Foundations | 3-4 |
| PE 2405 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance 1 | 2 |
| PE 2406 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance Lab 1 | 1 |
| PE 2415 | Introduction to Physical Education and Health Instruction 1 | 3 |
| PE 2424 | Net and Wall Activities 1 | 1.5 |
| PE 2425 | Lifetime/Leisure Activities 1 | 1.5 |
| PE 2440 | Elementary Activities, Gymnastics and Rhythms 1 | 3 |
| PE 2550 | Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) 1 | 3 |
| PE 2735 | Motor Development | 3 |
| Complete one Group A Course from the following: 1 | 1.5 | |
| Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training | ||
| Burdenko Conditioning | ||
| Resistance Training Techniques | ||
| Elective | 0.5 | |
| Credits | 31-32 | |
| Year Two | ||
| PE 2860 | Adventure Programming for Physical Educators (WECO) 1 | 3 |
| PE 2950 | Territorial and Striking/Field Activities 1 | 3 |
| PE 3020 | Instructional Strategies I - Elementary 1 | 3 |
| PE 3050 | Instructional Strategies I: Elementary Physical Education Teaching Lab 1 | 1 |
| PE 3570 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| BI 2110 & BI 2130 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I |
4 |
| BI 2120 & BI 2140 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II |
4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Selft and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Credits | 30-33 | |
| Year Three | ||
| PE 3315 | Curriculum Design and Implementation 1 | 2 |
| PE 3565 | Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) 1 | 3 |
| PE 3600 | Adapted Physical Education 1 | 3 |
| PE 3720 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| Health Education Elective: 1 | ||
| HE 2900 or PE 2850 |
Disease, Safety, and Environment (WECO) or Wellness Choices for a Healthy, Active Lifestyle (WECO) |
3 |
| HE 3105 | Teaching Strategies, Methods, and Resources in Health Education 1 | 3 |
| Complete three Health Education Content Courses from the following: 1 | 9 | |
| Stress Management (WECO) | ||
| Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | ||
| Drug Behavior (WECO) | ||
| Sex and Family Living Education | ||
| Women's Health Issues (WECO) | ||
| IS 4360 | Cultural Diversity and American Society (DICO,INCO,INCP) 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 32 | |
| Year Four | ||
| PE 4040 | Instructional Strategies II - Secondary 1 | 3 |
| PE 4050 | Instructional Strategies II: Secondary Physical Education Teaching Lab 1 | 1 |
| PE 4815 | Teaching Seminar in Physical Education and Physical Education Health Education 1 | 1 |
| PEHE 4710 | Internship in Teaching K-8 | 6 |
| PEHE 4720 | Internship in Teaching, 6-12 | 6 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 2 | 4-8 | |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3 |
| Credits | 24-28 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Required for the Option
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Directions should total 16-17 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Physical Education, Physical Education and Health Education Teacher Certification Option.
Teacher Certification (K-12) Option of BS Physical Education
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
| Year One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| MA | Mathematics Foundations | 3-4 |
| PE 2405 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance 1 | 2 |
| PE 2406 | Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance Lab 1 | 1 |
| PE 2415 | Introduction to Physical Education and Health Instruction 1 | 3 |
| PE 2424 | Net and Wall Activities 1 | 1.5 |
| PE 2425 | Lifetime/Leisure Activities 1 | 1.5 |
| PE 2550 | Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) 1 | 3 |
| PE 2735 | Motor Development | 3 |
| Complete one Group A Course from the following: 1 | 1.5 | |
| Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training | ||
| Burdenko Conditioning | ||
| Resistance Training Techniques | ||
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| Credits | 30.5-32.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| PE 2440 | Elementary Activities, Gymnastics and Rhythms 1 | 3 |
| PE 2860 | Adventure Programming for Physical Educators (WECO) 1 | 3 |
| PE 3020 | Instructional Strategies I - Elementary 1 | 3 |
| PE 3050 | Instructional Strategies I: Elementary Physical Education Teaching Lab 1 | 1 |
| PE 3570 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| BI 2110 & BI 2130 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I |
4 |
| BI 2120 & BI 2140 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II |
4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Elective | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 28-32 | |
| Year Three | ||
| PE 2950 | Territorial and Striking/Field Activities 1 | 3 |
| PE 3315 | Curriculum Design and Implementation 1 | 2 |
| PE 3600 | Adapted Physical Education 1 | 3 |
| PE 3720 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| IS 4360 | Cultural Diversity and American Society (DICO,INCO,INCP) 1 | 3 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 2 | 4-8 | |
| Electives | 7.5-9.5 | |
| Credits | 28.5-34.5 | |
| Year Four | ||
| PE 3565 | Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) 1 | 3 |
| PE 4040 | Instructional Strategies II - Secondary 1 | 3 |
| PE 4050 | Instructional Strategies II: Secondary Physical Education Teaching Lab 1 | 1 |
| PE 4710 | Physical Education Internship in Teaching K-8 | 6 |
| PE 4720 | Physical Education Internship in Teaching, 6-12 | 6 |
| PE 4815 | Teaching Seminar in Physical Education and Physical Education Health Education 1 | 1 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3 |
| Electives | 4-5 | |
| Credits | 27-28 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Required for the Option
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Directions should total 16-17 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Physical Education, Teacher Certification Option.
- Demonstrate disciplinary content and concept knowledge appropriate for an entry level practitioner/professional.
- Demonstrate competent performance of a variety of psychomotor skills related to physical fitness, sports/games, adventure pursuits, aquatics and rhythmic/expressive movement and psychomotor activities.
- Describe performance concepts and strategies related to skillful movement and physical activity.
- Describe and apply biophysical (anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical) and psychosocial concepts to skillful movement, physical activities and fitness.
- Describe and discuss current issues in the area of human performance based on historical. Philosophical and sociological perspectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to professional standards and ongoing professional development.