Physical Education and Coaching, K-12 Education, BS

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This major consists of 82 semester credits. In addition to the major requirements the professional education core must be completed. This major prepares preservice educators to teach grades K-12 in the area of physical education and K-12 athletic coach.

Professional Education Core Requirements

Candidates for an initial teaching license must complete a major in Birth-Grade 3: Inclusive Settings, a major in Elementary Education, a major in Instructional Strategist II: Behavior Disorders/ Learning Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities, or a major in a secondary teaching subject area. Candidates must complete the following approved professional education courses:

Core Requirements for All Education Majors

Certification in Mental Health First Aid

EDU 110 - Foundations of American Education 3 Credit(s)
EDU 142 - Human Growth, Development and Guidance 3 Credit(s)
EDU 152 - Assessment and Psychology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 162 - Diversity for Teachers 3 Credit(s)
EDU 252 - Computers and Instructional Technology 3 Credit(s)
SPED 304 - Exceptional Persons 3 Credit(s)
SPED 462 - Individual Behavior and Classroom Management 3 Credit(s)
- ST 4__ Student Teaching 16 Credits
- Experience at the level (8) and student teaching in a specific endorsement area (8)

Required Courses within the Major

Certificate of Concussion Training
BIO 268 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s)
EDU 308 - Field Experience I: Elementary/Secondary 3 Credit(s)
EDU 332 - Teaching Adapted Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
EDU 336 - Teaching Physical Education K-12 3 Credit(s)
EDU 425 - Content Area Literacy 3 Credit(s)
EDU 428 - Middle School Curriculum, Design and Strategies 3 Credit(s)
EXSS 102 - First Aid/CPR/AED Programs 1 Credit(s)
EXSS 166 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 Credit(s)
EXSS 225 - Group Exercise Instruction 2 Credit(s)
EXSS 226 - Foundations of Physical Fitness 2 Credit(s)
EXSS 243 - Coaching Theory and Ethics 3 Credit(s)
EXSS 280 - Personal and Community Health 3 Credit(s)
EXSS 302 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
EXSS 305 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics 3 Credit(s)
EXSS 360 - Motor Learning 3 Credit(s)
PED 110 - Outdoor Activities 1 Credit(s)
PED 112 - Lifetime and Leisure Activities 1 Credit(s)
PED 125 - Games and Sports 3 Credit(s)

Physical Education and Coaching, K-12 Education, BS

Professional Education Core Requirements

Core Requirements for All Education Majors

Required Courses within the Major

Total Credits: 82