Physical Education K-12 Certification, BS

Will. Power. 101

1 Course Required; 0 Credits

• WPS 1010 Will. Power. 101 Credits:

University Core Curriculum

9 Courses Required; 27 Credits;

Assumes four (4) 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