Physical Education Teacher Licensure

College of Education requirements

Physical Education Pedagogy
PEP 315—Elementary methods, 3 credits, (spring only)
PEP 466—Secondary methods, 3 credits, (fall only) Prerequisite PEP 315
PEP 455—Adapted PE, 3 credits, (spring only)
9 credits total

 

K-12 Physical Education requirements

Physical Education Content Courses
PEP 210—Theory and techniques of aquatics, 1 credit, (spring odd years)
PEP 216—Individual activities, 2 credits, (spring even years)
PEP 392—Theory and techniques of sports and games, 3 credits, (fall 2007 and odd yrs)
PEP 322—Team sports II, 2 credits, (spring even years)
PEP 323—Racquet sports, 2 credits, (spring odd years)
PEP 363—Outdoor activities, 1 credit, (fall even years)
PEP 393—Dance and movement, 1 credit, (fall 2007 odd years)
12 credits total

Physical Education Theory Course
PEP 185—Introduction and foundation of PE, sport & fitness, 3 credits, (every semester)
PEP 208—Fitness for health and sport, 3 credits, (both semesters)
PEP 341—Motor development, 3 credits, (spring only)
PEP 342—Motor learning, 3 credits, (both semesters)
PEP 410 – Physical education assessment, 2 credits (fall even years)
SPM 305—Biomechanics, 3 credits, (both semesters) Prerequisite SPM 271 & lab
SPM 308—Exercise physiology, 3 credits, (fall only)
SPM 309—Anatomical kinesiology, 3 credits, (fall only) Prerequisite SPM 271 & lab
24 credits total

 

Total CREDITS IN TEACHING FIELD (PE) credits - 36

Physical education credits included under College of Education Requirements - 9

Students must take exit exam prior to graduating (do in ST seminar)

 

Information about Physical Education as a teaching field, minor, or employment opportunities may be obtained at the Department of Human Performance, Dance and Recreation in the Activity Center, Room 204, phone 646-2215.

MINIMUM CREDITS FOR DEGREE 132

MINIMUM UPPER DIVISION REQUIRED (300+) 55

The College of Education requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for graduation and a minimum grade of "C" in all education and teaching field requirements. Please see your advisor for assistance.