Physical Education K-12 Teaching Major (B.S.)
The K-12 teacher certification option prepares students to teach elementary and secondary physical education, is approved by the New York Department of Education, and is recognized by most other states. The major includes extensive coursework in science-based courses, teaching methods, educational curricula, and activity courses. Students apply textbook knowledge to actual elementary, secondary, inclusive, and urban classroom settings through formalized practicum experiences prior to the senior year student teaching experience. This major fulfills the requirements to register as a coach of interscholastic sports in New York. Students in this option may further strengthen their credentials by obtaining lifeguarding and water safety instruction certifications as well as specified coursework that may be used to apply toward certification in Health. Those interested in more advanced outdoor pursuits can enhance their educational opportunities in ropes and rock climbing instruction as well as wilderness and outdoor adventure activities.
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| Physical Education Major (36.5 hours) | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4, 4 |
| Foundations of Physical Education | 2 |
| Holistic Health | 4 |
| Principles of Coaching and Sport Management | 4 |
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| Inclusive Physical Education | 2 |
| Inclusive PE Practicum | 0.5 |
| First Aid/Safety | 2 |
| Measurement and Evaluation in PE | 4 |
| Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| Kinesiology | 4 |
| Required Activities (11.5+ hours) | |
| Educational Gymnastics and Movement Foundations | 2 |
| Aquatics | 2 |
| XC Skiing | 0.5 |
| Downhill Skiing | 0.5 |
| Canoeing | 0.5 |
| Sport Competencies | 0 |
| Cooperative Games | 1 |
| Initiatives – or choose from Highlander, the Adventure Sports course, or any of the following 4-credit courses: Outdoor Leadership Training; Administration of Organized Camps; Methods/Materials of Camps/Outdoor Ed | 1-4 |
| Teaching Net/Wall/Target Sports | 2 |
| Teaching Team Passing/Striking/Fielding Sports | 2 |
| Education requirements (29 hours) | |
| Education and American Culture | 4 |
| Teaching in Urban America | 2 |
| Teaching Elementary PE | 2 |
| Teaching Secondary PE | 2 |
| Teaching Practicum I, II | 0.5, 0.5 |
| Language, Literacy, and Curriculum Integration | 4 |
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Student Teaching * CPR/First Aid must be current. |
12 |
| Senior Capstone: Issues Seminar in PE | 2 |
