Kinesiology: Teacher Education preK-12, BS

for the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Teacher Education preK-12 concentration

Application to the Teacher Licensure curriculum is made at the end of the sophomore year. Admission depends on meeting minimum grade point average requirements. In order to remain in good standing in this program and be recommended for licensure, candidates are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (A=4.0). To learn more about the teacher licensure program in Kinesiology, please visit here.

for the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Teacher Education preK-12 concentration

Graduation Requirements

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.

University Requirements

Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.

The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements

Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.

Composition I4-6
Advanced Composition3
Humanities & the Arts (6 hours)6
Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours)6
fulfilled by HK 150 and any other course approved as Natural Sciences & Technology
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)6
fulfilled by HK 140 and HK 250
Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course)3
Cultural Studies: US Minority Culture (1 course)3
Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course)3
Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one must be Quantitative Reasoning I)6-10
fulfilled by HK 201 and any other course approved as Quantitative Reasoning I
Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required)0-15

Major Requirements

HK 125Orientation to Health & Kinesiology1
HK 140Social Sci of Human Movement3
HK 150Bioscience of Human Movement3
HK 154Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health3
HK 160Foundations and Careers in Kinesiology3
HK 201Health Sciences Research Methods3
HK 250Motor Development and Control3
MCB 244
& MCB 245		Human Anatomy & Physiology I
and Human Anat & Physiol Lab I		5
MCB 246
& MCB 247		Human Anatomy & Physiology II
and Human Anat & Physiol Lab II		5

Concentration Requirements

HK 161Introduction to School-Based Physical Activity1
HK 260Teaching Activities I3
HK 261Teaching Activities II2
HK 460Instructional Strategies in Physical Education3
HK 461Elementary Methods in Physical Education3
HK 462Secondary Methods in Physical Education3
HK 463Adapted Physical Education3
HK 464Technology & Assessment in Physical Education and Sport3
HK 465Professional Seminar in Physical Education3
CI 473Disciplinary Literacy2
EPOL 201Foundations of Education3
or EDUC 202 Social Justice, School and Society
EPSY 201Educational Psychology3
EDPR 438Educational Practice in Special Fields8
EDPR 442Educational Practice in Secondary Education8
Total Hours120

for the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Teacher Education preK-12 concentration

Sample Sequence

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. See the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.

First Semester
RequirementsHours
Composition I or General Education course4
HK 125 - Orientation to Health & Kinesiology1
HK 140 - Social Sci of Human Movement3
HK 154 - Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health3
Free Elective course4
Semester Hours15

Second Semester
RequirementsHours
General Education course or Composition I3
HK 150 - Bioscience of Human Movement3
HK 160 - Foundations and Careers in Kinesiology3
General Education course3
EPOL 201 - Foundations of Education3
Semester Hours15

First Semester
RequirementsHours
MCB 244 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I3
MCB 245 - Human Anat & Physiol Lab I2
HK 201 - Health Sciences Research Methods3
HK 260 - Teaching Activities I3
Language Other Than English (3rd level)4
Semester Hours15

Second Semester
RequirementsHours
MCB 246 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II3
MCB 247 - Human Anat & Physiol Lab II2
HK 161 - Introduction to School-Based Physical Activity1
HK 250 - Motor Development and Control3
HK 261 - Teaching Activities II2
EPSY 201 - Educational Psychology3
Semester Hours14

First Semester
RequirementsHours
HK 460 - Instructional Strategies in Physical Education3
HK 461 - Elementary Methods in Physical Education3
General Education course3
General Education course3
Free Elective course4
Semester Hours16

Second Semester
RequirementsHours
HK 462 - Secondary Methods in Physical Education3
HK 464 - Technology & Assessment in Physical Education and Sport3
CI 473 - Disciplinary Literacy2
General Education course3
General Education course3
Semester Hours14

First Semester
RequirementsHours
HK 463 - Adapted Physical Education3
HK 465 - Professional Seminar in Physical Education3
General Education course3
General Education course3
Free Elective course3
Semester Hours15

Second Semester
RequirementsHours
EDPR 438 - Educational Practice in Special Fields8
EDPR 442 - Educational Practice in Secondary Education8
Semester Hours16

Total Hours: 120

for the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Teacher Education preK-12 concentration

  1. Content Knowledge: Students will learn and engage with significant theories, models, themes, and ideas within the health and/or kinesiology disciplines.
  2. Critical Thinking and Discovery: Students will explore and analyze scientific findings to promote inquiry, generate evidence-based solutions, and create new ideas within health and/or kinesiology disciplines.
  3. Awareness and Understanding: Students will be exposed to and engage with a holistic perspective related to the diverse socioeconomic, behavioral, sociocultural, biological, environmental, philosophical, ethical and historical factors that influence health and/or kinesiology.
  4. Programming and Assessment: Students will apply evidence-based practices in developing, implementing, and assessing programs and interventions related to health promotion, physical activity adoption and adherence, and the prevention and management of diseases.
  5. Leadership and Engagement: Through a variety of applied learning opportunities, students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, showcase an appreciation of and commitment to health and well-being as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels.

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