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Physical Education Teaching Major (Grades 5 - 12) -
(43 Hours)

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Degree Requirements
PED 191 Orientation to Physical Education 1 hour
PED 282 First Aid 2 hours
PED 291 Motor Behavior 2 hours
PED 371 Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics 3 hours
PED 387 Principles and Applications of Fitness Training for Physical Education Teaching Majors 3 hours
PED 392 Adapted Physical Education 3 hours
*PED 395 Curriculum Construction in Physical Education 3 hours
*PED 396 Teaching Physical Education 4 hours
PED 471 Assessment Strategies in Physical Education 3 hours
PED 481 Physiology of Exercise 3 hours
PED directed electives must be applied to either Health and Safety Education Minor or Coaching Minor 6 hours
* PRAXIS I Test is pre-requisite for PED 395/396. Students must provide evidence of passing PRAXIS I.
Physical Education Electives - PED 100 - PED 199
(10 hours)
Education (21 hours)
EDUC 221 Diversity and Equity in Education (Core Class) 3 hours
EDUC 283 Exploration in Secondary Education and Schooling 3 hours
EDUC 284 Introductory Clinical Experiences in Secondary Schools 3 hours
*EDUC 383 Secondary Analysis of Curriculum and Pedagogy 3 hours
*EDUC 384 Advanced Clinical Experiences in Secondary Schools 3 hours
*EDUC 439 Classroom Management through Data-based Decision Making 6 hours
Student Teaching (6 hours)

Please Note:
  • To be recommended for licensure, students will complete one of the Education Licensure minors offered in the Department of Teacher Education. These programs comprise a 27 credit hour minor.
  • Students must have "C" or better in ALL courses to satisfy degree requirements.
  • Students must pass the PRAXIS I test SOPHOMORE YEAR.
  • Application to teacher education is done after 55 hours have been completed.
  • Application to student teaching is done 1 year prior to student teaching semester.


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