Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology, Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)
This degree will prepare students to teach Physical Education at the Pre-K through 12th grade level in the state of Texas. Students will participate in methods and student teaching as their culminating component of the degree. Students will be prepared to sit for the Texas Physical Education exam. The content of the program is aligned with the National Association of Sport and Physical Education standards.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology with Teaching Certification | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 1 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 2 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1408 | Contemporary Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 2401 | Human Anatomy 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1407 | Intro Organic and Biochemistry 3 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | Classical Physics & Thermdynmc and Class Phy & Thermodynamics Lab | |
| CSTE 1330 | Introduction To Computers | 3 |
| or BUAD 1305 | Electronic Communications Tech | |
| Major | ||
| KINE 1114 | Rhythmic Activities & Dance | 1 |
| KINE 1331 | Foundations Of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 2115 | Lifetime Health and Wellness 2 | 1 |
| KINE 3117 | Competency in Motor Skills (PETE majors only) 4 | 1 |
| KINE 3362 | Functional Kinesiology 5 | 3 |
| KINE 3363 | Assessment In Kinesiology 5 | 3 |
| KINE 3373 | Physiology Of Exercise 5 | 3 |
| KINE 3364 | Motor Learning 5 | 3 |
| KINE 3368 | Skill Themes & Mvmnt Concepts (PETE majors only) 6, 8 | 3 |
| KINE 3375 | Teaching Seconday Physical Edu (PETE majors only) 6, 8 | 3 |
| KINE 3378 | Adm of Kinesiology & Sport | 3 |
| KINE 4363 | Elementary Physical Education (PETE majors only) 7 | 3 |
| KINE 4369 | Adapted Physical Activity 8 | 3 |
| Select 3 of the following restrictive elective | 9 | |
| Prevention & Care of Injuries 9 | ||
| Team& Indv/Dual Sprt Skll Anal | ||
| Sports In Contemp Society | ||
| Gender and Sport | ||
| Select two of the following KINE Activity: | 2 | |
| Racquet Sports | ||
| Basketball And Soccer | ||
| Softball And Volleyball | ||
| Wgt Train & Phy Conditioning | ||
| Electives | 4 | |
| Secondary Education Minor Required | ||
| CISE 3384 | The Teaching Profession (Must be taken before methods block) 10 | 3 |
| Methods Block | ||
| CISE 4364 | Mth Tch Secondary Schools 11 | 3 |
| CISE 4377 | Assmt Stdnt Lrng In Secondary 11 | 3 |
| CISE 4378 | Content Literacy 11 | 3 |
| CISE 4380 | Respon Of Pro Educator 11 | 3 |
| Student Teaching | ||
| CIEE 4392 | Std Tch Elementary School | 3 |
| CISE 4394 | Creatng Env For Lrng-Secondary 12 | 3 |
| CISE 4396 | Std Tch Secondary Classroom 13 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | |
| 2 | KINE 2115 satisfies one hour of Component Area IX. |
| 3 | |
| 4 | PETE majors must pass the motor skills assessments to be eligible for Student Teaching. |
| 5 | KINE 3362 requires a prerequisite of BIOL 2401 (in Core) or BIOL 3410. |
| 6 | KINE 3363, KINE 3373, KINE 3364, KINE 3368, and KINE 3375 require Junior Standing. |
| 7 | KINE 4363 has a prerequisite of KINE 3368. Field-based experiences required. |
| 8 | Field-based experiences required. |
| 9 | ATTR 3370 requires Junior Standing in Kinesiology or permission from Instructor. |
| 10 | CISE 3384 requires 54 hours of course work completed. |
| 11 | CISE 4364, CISE 4374, CISE 4377 and CISE 4378 have a prerequisite of CISE 3384, admittance to the Educator Preparation Program, and departmental approval. |
| 12 | CISE 4394 requires Senior Standing; completion of CISE 4364, CISE 4377, CISE 4378 and CISE 4380 and admittance to the Educator Preparation Program. |
| 13 | CISE 4396 requires admittance to the Student Teaching Program. |
Note
Physical Education Teacher candidates must be in the Healthy Fitness Zones of at least two of the health-related fitness components of the FITNESSGRAM battery test (body composition, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and aerobic capacity) before enrolling in student teaching (CISE 4394 and CISE 4396).
