This program is available on campus only.
Degree Requirements
Review the complete list of core requirements for this program.
Physical Education Endorsement (K-8 #146, 5-12 #147) Core Courses
Education Core Curriculum
Prefix |
Number |
Course |
Credit Hours |
PSY |
144 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
EDU |
201 |
Intro to Teaching |
3 |
EDU |
202 |
Intro to Teaching Clinical |
0 |
SPED |
220 |
Exceptional Learners |
3 |
EDU |
230 |
Educational Media and Computers |
1 |
EDU |
240 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
EDU |
395 |
Content Area Reading Methods |
2 |
EDU |
400 |
Ethics and Religious Diversity |
3 |
EDU |
440 |
Assessment and Goal Setting |
3 |
Students will need to complete either EDU 460 or 465. |
EDU |
460 |
Developing Classroom Community - Elementary |
2 |
EDU |
465 |
Developing Classroom Community - Secondary |
2 |
EDU |
411 |
Multicultural Practicum |
2 |
EDU |
430 |
Capstone |
1 |
EDU |
480 |
Student Teaching in K-8 Physical Education |
6 |
EDU |
481 |
Student Teaching in 5-12 Physical Education |
6 |
Physical Education Core Curriculum
Prefix |
Number |
Course |
Credit Hours |
BIO |
155 |
Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology |
4 |
HPE/PED |
170 |
First Aid/CPR/AED |
1 |
PED |
210 |
Physical Education for the Elementary School |
3 |
HPE/PED |
230 |
History and Principles of Sport, PE and Fitness |
3 |
HPE/PED |
251 |
Theory, Psychology and Ethics of Coaching |
2 |
HPE/PED |
272 |
Treatment of Athletic Injuries |
2 |
PED |
301 |
Curriculum and Administration in Physical Education |
3 |
PED/SPED |
310 |
Adaptive Physical Education |
2 |
PED |
343 |
Methods of Teaching PE in Elementary Schools |
3 |
PED |
344 |
Clinical Experience in Teaching PE in Elementary Schools |
1 |
PED |
345 |
Methods of Teaching PE and Health in Secondary Schools |
3 |
PED |
346 |
Clinical Experience in Teaching PE and Health in Secondary Schools |
1 |
WEL |
101 |
Concepts of Wellness |
1 |
HPE |
390 |
Kinesiology |
3 |
Students must either demonstrate proficiency in a variety of PED activities or complete HPE/PED 243 and 244. |
PED |
N/A |
Physical Education Activities (six activities) |
3 |
HPE/PED |
243 |
Team Game Skills |
2 |
HPE/PED |
244 |
Individual and Dual Sports |
2 |
Students must add one of the following concentrations:
SPED Concentration Courses
Prefix |
Number |
Course |
Credit Hours |
SPED |
220 |
Exceptional Learners |
3 |
PED/SPED |
310 |
Adaptive Physical Education |
2 |
SPED |
365 |
Methods and Materials in Special Education |
3 |
SPED |
450 |
Child, Family, and Community Relations |
3 |
SPED |
461 |
Behavior and Social Interaction in the Special Education Student |
3 |
Health Concentration Courses
Prefix |
Number |
Course |
Credit Hours |
WEL |
101 |
Concepts of Wellness |
1 |
HPE |
207 |
Principles of Nutrition |
3 |
HPE/PED |
221 |
Personal and CommumnityHealth |
3 |
HPE/PED |
230 |
History and Principles of Sport, Physical Education and Fitness |
3 |
HPE |
212 |
Stress Management |
2 |
Coaching Authorization/Endorsement Courses
Prefix |
Number |
Course |
Credit Hours |
PSY |
144 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
HPE/PED |
251 |
Theory, Psychology and Ethics Coaching |
2 |
HPE/PED |
272 |
Treatment of Athletic Injuries |
2 |
Students will choose one of the following courses: |
HPE/PED |
271 |
Coaching Anatomy |
1 |
BIO |
155 |
Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |