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 or more 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.
Physical Education Professional Activity Courses
The 2000 level, 1.5 credit courses are letter graded and with the exception of Lifeguard Training (PE 2200) and Water Safety Instruction (PE 2280), are 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 1111 | The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry | 3 |
| 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 | |
Contract Option | ||
Physical Education Teacher Certifcation | ||
Physical Education/Health Education Teacher Certifcation | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | Directions should total 16-17 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Physical Education, Contract Option; BS Physical Education, Physical Education and Health Education Teacher Certification Option; and BS Physical Education, Teacher Certification Option. |
Contract Option of BS Physical Education
Upon approval of the Department of Health and Human Performance and the advisor, students may graduate with a BS in Physical Education (Contract Option). Students must have completed a minimum of 50 credits in order to select this Option.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| HE 2500 | First Aid and CPR/AED 1 | 1.5 |
| HE 3220 | Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | 3 |
| HE 3660 | CPR and First Aid Instructor 1 | 1.5 |
| Group A | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 1-3 | |
| Foundations of Adventure Education | ||
| Introduction to Athletic Training | ||
| Introduction to Exercise Science | ||
| Principles of Health | ||
| Introduction to Allied Health Sciences | ||
| Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) | ||
| Professional Skills and Activity-based Courses | ||
| Complete 9.5 credits of 1000/2000 level Physical Education or Adventure Education courses, with minimally three courses (4.5 credits) from the following (not PEDI): | 9.5 | |
| Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance | ||
| Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training | ||
| Group Exercise Leadership | ||
| Burdenko Conditioning | ||
| Water Exercise Techniques | ||
| Resistance Training Techniques | ||
| Upper-level Health and Human Performance Courses | ||
| Complete 15 credits of 3000/4000 level Adventure Education (not APDI) or Athletic Training (not ATDI) or Coaching (not CCDI) or Exercise and Sport Physiology (not EXDI) or Health Education (not HEDI) or Physical Education (not PEDI) courses | 15 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| General Chemistry I (QRCO) | ||
| Statistics I (QRCO) | ||
| Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) | ||
| Writing in the Discipline Connection | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Adventure Education Philosophy and Theory (WRCO) | ||
| Research and Statistics in Athletic Training (QRCO,WRCO) | ||
| Research Methods in Exercise Science (WRCO) | ||
| Health Promotion Planning and Evaluation (WRCO) | ||
| Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) | ||
| General Education | ||
| DICO | Diversity Connection | 3-4 |
| INCO | Integration Connection | 3-4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Electives | 17.5-23.5 | |
| Total Credits | 64-75 | |
| 1 | Students who have a valid certification from professional organizations do not have to take First Aid and CPR/AED (HE 2500) and/or CPR and First Aid Instructor (HE 3660). Students must present evidence of current certification. Students must take another course(s) for 1.5 credits or more offered by the Department of Health and Human Performance to replace First Aid and CPR/AED (HE 2500) and/or CPR and First Aid Instructor (HE 3660). |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Major 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 3600 | Adapted Physical Education | 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-12: Elementary Component | 6 |
| PEHE 4720 | Internship in Teaching K-12: Secondary Component | 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) | 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 | |
| 1 | Instructional Strategies I - Elementary (PE 3020) requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Internship in Teaching K-12: Elementary Component (PEHE 4710) and Internship in Teaching K-12: Secondary Component (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Major 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 3600 | Adapted Physical Education | 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-12: Elementary Component | 6 |
| PE 4720 | Physical Education Internship in Teaching K-12: Secondary Component | 6 |
| PE 4815 | Teaching Seminar in Physical Education and Physical Education Health Education | 1 |
| IS 4360 | Cultural Diversity and American Society (DICO,INCO) | 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 | |
| 1 | Instructional Strategies I - Elementary (PE 3020) requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Physical Education Internship in Teaching K-12: Elementary Component (PE 4710) and Physical Education Internship in Teaching K-12: Secondary Component (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. |
Required Options in this Major
Complete one option
Contract 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 1111 | The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry | 3 |
| MA | Mathematics Foundations | 3-4 |
| Complete one Group A Course from the following: 1 | 1-3 | |
| Foundations of Adventure Education | ||
| Introduction to Athletic Training | ||
| Introduction to Exercise Science | ||
| Principles of Health | ||
| Introduction to Allied Health Sciences | ||
| Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) | ||
| Complete 4.5 credits of Professional Skills and Activity-based Courses from the following: 1 | 4.5 | |
| Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance | ||
| Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training | ||
| Group Exercise Leadership | ||
| Burdenko Conditioning | ||
| Water Exercise Techniques | ||
| Resistance Training Techniques | ||
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| Elective | 3.5-8.5 | |
| Credits | 25-35 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Complete five credits of Professional Skills and Activity-based Courses from the following: 1 | 5 | |
| Concepts of Fitness and Skill Performance | ||
| Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training | ||
| Group Exercise Leadership | ||
| Burdenko Conditioning | ||
| Water Exercise Techniques | ||
| Resistance Training Techniques | ||
| PE 2735 | Motor Development | 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 |
| HE 2500 | First Aid and CPR/AED 1 | 1.5 |
| HE 3660 | CPR and First Aid Instructor 1 | 1.5 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| DICO | Diversity Connection 1 | 3-4 |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3-4 |
| Elective | 0-2 | |
| Credits | 28-33 | |
| Year Three | ||
| PE 3570 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PE 3720 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HE 3220 | Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) 1 | 3 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 2 | 4-8 | |
| Complete one Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection Course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| General Chemistry I (QRCO) | ||
| Statistics I (QRCO) | ||
| Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) 1 | ||
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Electives | 4-7 | |
| Credits | 26-34 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Complete 15 credits of 3000/4000 level Adventure Education (not APDI) or Athletic Training (not ATDI) or Coaching (not CCDI) or Exercise and Sport Physiology (not EXDI) or Health Education (not HEDI) or Physical Education (not PEDI) courses 1 | 15 | |
| INCO | Integration Connection | 3-4 |
| Complete one Writing in the Discipline Connection Course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Adventure Education Philosophy and Theory (WRCO) | ||
| Teaching Assistantship in Adventure Education | ||
| Research Methods in Exercise Science (WRCO) | ||
| Health Promotion Planning and Evaluation (WRCO) | ||
| Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO,WRCO) | ||
| Electives | 7-9 | |
| Credits | 28-31 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | Required for the Option |
| 2 | Directions should total 16-17 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Physical Education, Contract 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 1111 | The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry | 3 |
| 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 | 30-31 | |
| 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) 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-12: Elementary Component | 6 |
| PEHE 4720 | Internship in Teaching K-12: Secondary Component | 6 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 2 | 4-8 | |
| GACO | Global Awareness Connection | 3 |
| Credits | 24-28 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | Required for the Option |
| 2 | 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 1111 | The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry | 3 |
| 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 | 29.5-31.5 | |
| 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) 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-12: Elementary Component | 6 |
| PE 4720 | Physical Education Internship in Teaching K-12: Secondary Component | 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 | |
| 1 | Required for the Option |
| 2 | Directions should total 16-17 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Physical Education, Teacher Certification Option. |