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 |
3 |
| 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 |
3 |
| 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 and CPR |
1 |
| PED |
210 |
Physical Education for the Elementary School |
3 |
| HPE/PED |
230 |
History and Principles of Sport, Physical Education, and Fitness |
3 |
| PED |
251 |
Theory, Psychology and Ethics of Coaching |
2 |
| PED |
272 |
Treatment of Athletic Injuries |
2 |
| PED |
301 |
Curriculum and Administration of Physical Education in K-12 |
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 Secondary Physical Education and Health |
3 |
| PED |
346 |
Clinical Experience Teaching Secondary Physical Education and Health |
1 |
| WEL |
101 |
Concepts of Wellness |
1 |
| HPE |
390 |
Kinesiology |
3 |
| Students must either demonstrate proficiency in a variety of PED activities or complete PED 243 and 244. |
| PED |
N/A |
Physical Education Activities (six activities) |
3 |
| PED |
243 |
Team Game Skills |
2 |
| PED |
244 |
Individual and Dual Sports |
2 |
Students must add one of the following concentrations:
Special Education 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 Community Health |
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 |
| PED |
251 |
Theory/Psychology/Ethics of Coaching |
2 |
| PED |
272 |
Treatment of Athletic Injuries |
2 |
| Students will choose one of the following courses: |
| PED |
271 |
Coaching Anatomy |
1 |
| BIO |
155 |
Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
*Additional Requirements: Students must complete the approved concussion training course, Concussion in Sports, at the NFHS Learning Center site and will need to provide a copy of their concussion training certificate to the Education Department. Students will also need to provide a copy of their current CPR certificate to the Education Department.
