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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Physical Education K-12 Certification, BS

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Credits Required by Major: 88

Additional UCC Credits: 27

World Languages Credits: 0 to 6

Free Elective Credits: 5 to 0

Total Program Credits: 120 to 121

Program Code: BS-PE-K12 (BS-PE-KH12 for optional health certification)

Additional Credits for Optional Health Certification: 12

Additional Credits for Optional Drivers Education Endorsement: 3

Program Specific Policies:

Prior to starting the required core courses for this major, students must:
- attain a 3.0 or better overall GPA;
- pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exams (#5751; Click here for additional information);
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA with at least a C in every major course, and a 3.0 GPA in the Physical Education major to student teach and be recommended for certification.

Will. Power. 101

1 Course Required; 0 Credits

WPS 1010 Will. Power. 101 Credits:

University Core Curriculum

9 Courses Required; 27 Credits;

Assumes five (5) courses required for the major are also used for the UCC:

UCC Area A, Well Being: PBHL 1100
UCC Area B, Writing: ENG 1100
UCC Area G, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Behavioral & Social Sciences: PSY 1100
UCC Area H, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Natural Sciences: BIO 1120
UCC Area N, Civic Engagement (Prending UCC Council Approval): EDUC 4285

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World Languages Requirement

0 to 2 Courses Required; 0 to 6 Credits:

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Required Kinesiology Courses

6 Courses Required; 18 Credits:

KNES 1200 Introduction to Kinesiology Credits: 3.0
KNES 2200 Motion Analysis Credits: 3.0
KNES 2550 Disability and Diversity in Physical Activity Credits: 3.0
KNES 3500 Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4.0
KNES 3530 Psychology of Motor Learning Credits: 3.0
KNES 4500 Psycho-Social Dimensions of Sport Credits: 3.0

Required Professional Education Courses

12 Courses Required; 31 Credits:

EDUC 2000 Preparing for the Education Profession Credits: 0
PETC 3110 Movement Education Credits: 3.0
PETC 3310 Management and Planning in Physical Education Credits: 3.0
PETC 3650 Assessment in Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PETC 3840 Adaptive and Inclusive Physical Education Credits: 3.0
PETC 3950 Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education Credits: 3.0
PETC 3960 Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education Credits: 3.0
PETC 3970 Clinical Experience-Elementary Credits: 1.0
PETC 3980 Clinical Experience - Secondary Credits: 1.0
PETC 4180 Physical Education Seminar I Credits: 3.0
PETC 4280 Physical Education Seminar Credits: 2.0
EDUC 4285 Clinical Practice II: Physical Education Credits: 6.0

Required Performance Skills Courses

6 Courses Required; 6 Credits:

PETC 1200 Dual Net Games Credits: 1.0
PETC 1210 Team Invasion Games Credits: 1.0
PETC 1220 Individual Performance Games Credits: 1.0
PETC 2230 Team Net and Field Games Credits: 1.0
PETC 2240 Team Invasion Games II Credits: 1.0
PETC 2250 Individual Dance Credits: 1.0

Elective Specialty Courses

2 Courses Required; 6 Credits:

Choose one from the following:
PETC 2450 Teaching Fitness Activities In Physical Education Credits: 3.0
PETC 2750 Teaching Strength and Conditioning in Physical Education Credits: 3.0
Choose one from the following:
PETC 2720 Sports Coaching Methods Credits: 3.0
PETC 2800 Adventure Education Credits: 3.00

Required Supporting Courses

8 Courses Required; 27 Credits:

BIO 1120 General Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4.0
BIO 1130 General Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4.0
CHEM 1310 College Chemistry Credits: 4.0
CISE 3700 Multiple Literacies Credits: 3.0
ENG 1100 College Writing Credits: 3.0
PBHL 1100 Healthy U Credits: 3.0
PSY 1100 General Psychology Credits: 3.0
SOC 1010 The Social World: An introduction to Sociology Credits: 3.0

Optional Health Certification

4 Additional Courses Required; 12 Credits:

PBHL 1100 Healthy U (Completed as part of UCC requirements)

PBHL 2800 Wellness & Nutrition Education K-12 Credits: 3.0
PBHL 2810 Drug Education K-12 Credits: 3.0
PBHL 2820 Sexuality Education K-12 Credits: 3.0
PBHL 4520 Teaching School Health Credits: 3.0

Optional Drivers Education Endorsement

1 Course Required; 3 Credits:

PETC 2300 Contemporary Methods, Materials and Evaluation in Drivers Ed. Credits: 3.0

PETC 2300 Contemporary Methods, Materials and Evaluation in Driver Education Credits: 3.0