Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Education and Kinesiology

This double major degree program prepares 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 the culminating component of their degree. Students will be prepared to sit for the TExES Physical Education Certification exam. The content of the program is aligned with the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Initial PETE standards.  Students completing this degree plan will also earn the sport coaching certification. 

Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Education and Kinesiology
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 28
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) 34
Degree Specific Requirements
BIOL 2403Human Anatomy & Physiology I 2, 44
BIOL 2404Human Anatomy & Physiology II 2, 44
MATH 1314Pre Calculus Algebra 13
or MATH 1332 College Mathematics
Major: Required (Education)
CISE 3383Planning Instruction With Technology Integration3
CISE 3384The Teaching Profession3
CISE 4364Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools3
CISE 4377Assessment of Student Learning In Secondary Grades3
CISE 4379Differentiated Pedagogy3
CISE 4380Responsibilities of the Professional Educator3
READ 4378Multiple Literacies in Secondary Education3
TESL 4303Teaching English As A Second Language3
Major: Required (Kinesiology)
ATTR 3370Prevention & Care of Injuries 53
KINE 1114Rhythmic Activities & Dance1
KINE 1331Foundations of Kinesiology 5, 63
KINE 2114Weight Training and Physical Conditioning1
KINE 2115Lifetime Health and Wellness 31
KINE 3320Foundations of Sport Coaching 53
KINE 3321Applied Kinesiology 53
KINE 3363Assessment in Kinesiology 7,83
KINE 3364Motor Learning3
KINE 3367Lifespan Motor Development3
KINE 3368Skill Themes and Movement Concepts 7,93
KINE 3372Sport Skills Analysis 53
KINE 4363Elementary Physical Education 9,103
KINE 4335Sport and Exercise Psychology 5,113
or KINE 4314 Advanced Strength Training
KINE 4364Fitness Education 8,9,103
KINE 4366Teaching Secondary Physical Education 73
KINE 4369Adapted Physical Activity 93
KINE Fundamentals of Coaching Classes (Select 4 hours from the following): 64
Fundamentals of Basketball Coaching 6
Fundamentals of Volleyball Coaching 6
Fundamentals of Football Coaching 6
Fundamentals of Track & Field/Cross Country Coaching 6
Fundamentals of Baseball and Softball Coaching 6
Fundamentals of Soccer Coaching 6
Competency in Motor Skills 6
Student Teaching 10
CIEE 4392Student Teaching Elementary School3
CISE 4394Creating an Environment For Learning-Secondary Education3
CISE 4396Student Teaching - Secondary Classroom3
Minor: Not Required 12,13
Total Hours123
1

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).

2

Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).

3

Satisfies one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

4

BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be used as transfer courses for this requirement; please see a SAM Center advisor for more details.

5

This course is also offered in the summer. In addition, this course will count toward the sport coaching certificate.

6

KINE 1331 is a prerequisite for all upper-level KINE and ATTR courses. This class must be taken your freshman year. Transfer students must take it their first semester.

7

This course is offered in the Fall.

8

This course is also offered in the Summer.

9

Field-based experiences are required.

10

This course is offered in the Spring.

11

Students pursuing the Sport Coaching Certificate must take KINE 4335.

12

A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours. 

13

All minors can be paired with this degree program.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework. 

Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA or greater overall or in the last 60 semester hours. This includes transfer and SHSU courses.

Students must earn a "C" or better in all Kinesiology/Athletic Training and Education coursework.

Students must earn a 2.75 minimum GPA in all Education coursework (SHSU and cumulative).

Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.75 to earn teacher certification.

KINE 1331 should be taken during Freshman or Sophomore year.

Students must take BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404 as an 8-hour sequence. 

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 4394CISE 4396, and CIEE 4392).

CISE 3384 is the prerequisite to all Secondary Education Program courses.  

ATTR 3370 requires a prerequisite of BIOL 2403 and 45 + hours.

KINE 3363 and KINE 3368 require Junior Standing and KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300

KINE 4363 has a prerequisite of KINE 3368. Field-based experiences required.

KINE 4366 has a prerequisite of KINE 3368 and KINE 4363.

KINE 4364 has a prerequisite of KINE 3373 or KINE 3321.

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area V3Component Area IV3
ENGL 130113BIOL 24037,84
HIST 130123ENGL 130213
KINE 13313,43HIST 130223
KINE 211551POLS 230693
MATH 1314 or 133263 
 16 16
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area XIII3ATTR 3370103
Component Area IX3KINE 3320103
BIOL 24047,84KINE 33633
CISE 33843KINE 3372103
KINE 11141KINE Fundamentals of Coaching Classes (select 3)33
POLS 230593 
 17 15
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CISE 43803CISE 33833
KINE 21141KINE 33673
KINE 3321103KINE 436311,123
KINE 33643KINE 436411,123
KINE 336812,133READ 43783
KINE 4369123TESL 43033
KINE Fundamentals of Coaching Classes (select 1)31 
 17 18
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CISE 43643CIEE 43923
CISE 43773CISE 43943
CISE 43793CISE 43963
KINE 4314 or 4335143 
KINE 4366133 
 15 9
Total Hours: 123
1

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).

2

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (US History).

3

KINE 1331 is a prerequisite for all upper level KINE and ATTR courses. This class must be taken your freshman year. Transfer students must take it their first semester.

4

This course is also offered in the Summer.

5

Satisfies 1 credit hour of Core Curriculum Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

6

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).

7

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).

8

BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement; please, see a SAM Center advisor for more details.

9

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).

10

This course also counts toward a sport coaching certificate.

11

This course is only offered in the Spring.

12

Field-based experiences are required.

13

This course is only offered in the Fall. 

14

Students pursuing the Sport Coaching Certificate must take KINE 4335.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework. 

Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA or greater overall or in the last 60 semester hours. This includes transfer and SHSU courses.

Students must earn a "C" or better in all Kinesiology/Athletic Training and Education coursework.

Students must earn a 2.75 minimum GPA in all Education coursework (SHSU and cumulative).

Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.75 to earn teacher certification.

KINE 1331 should be taken during Freshman or Sophomore year.

Students must take BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404 as an 8-hour sequence. 

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 4394CISE 4396, and CIEE 4392).

CISE 3384 is the prerequisite to all Secondary Education Program courses.  

ATTR 3370, requires a prerequisite of BIOL 2403 and 45 + hours.

KINE 3363 and KINE 3368 require Junior Standing and KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300

KINE 4363 has a prerequisite of KINE 3368. Field-based experiences required.

KINE 4364 has a prerequisite of KINE 3373 or KINE 3321.

KINE 4366 has a prerequisite of KINE 3368 and KINE 4363.

A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.

All minors can be paired with this degree program.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers.  Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.

The BS with a Double Major in Education and in Kinesiology is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

  • Content and pedagogical knowledge to teach physical education in Pre K-12 schools.
  • Ability to promote physical activity beyond the physical education setting.
  • Knowledge of Skill Themes, Sport Education, and Fitness Education instructional models.
  • Student-centered physical education teachers.
  • Culturally responsive and inclusive.
  • Appropriate professional and ethical teacher behaviors.
  • Fully certified to teach physical education in Pre K-12 schools.