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B.A. Degree with a Major
in Physical Education, With P-12 Certification
Teaching certification may be earned through a major in Physical
Education together with required course work and experiences
in Education. Students must meet all requirements for admission
to the Teacher Education Program, for admission to Student Teaching,
and for recommendation for certification, including the required
admission and exit portfolios. A major in Physical Education,
with P-12 Certification, is achieved by completion of the following
requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives
required for a degree:
Required Core Courses— PED 131, 237,
244, 245, 246 or 247, 280, 343, 353, 362, 364, 492 (1/2 credit),
and PEH 330 (or approved alternative)
Required Distribution Courses—One
course chosen from PED 246, 247, 250, or 251
Required Collateral Courses—BIO 101
and HLT 109. (BIO 101 is a prerequisite for PED courses in
the Science Core.)
Required EDS Courses—EDS 150, 228,
349, 355 (or approved alternative), 479, 480, 481, and 482
Exploring the Major—A
student interested in a Physical Education major should contact
a Department faculty member as early as possible to explore areas
of concentration. Students pursuing this major are encouraged
to minor in Health or Health Teaching. Also see Teacher Education
Program below.
Admission
to the Major—An interview with departmental faculty
members and a departmental recommendation are required for admission
to the Physical Education major. See the “Requirements
for Admission to the Teacher Education Program” under Education
Studies for that program’s admission requirements, including
the minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
Course Sequencing Considerations
(in order to complete degree requirements within nine terms)—A
student with an interest in Physical Education as a major is
advised to register as early as the first term for PED 131, BIO
101, and PEH 100. These courses form the basis for all other
courses in the major. Physical Education major courses are taught
in alternating years, so it is important to begin the sequence
as early as possible. PED 492 (1/2 credit) may be taken in junior
or senior year. Also see Teacher Education Program sequencing
recommendations below.
Proficiency Requirements
for Retention in and Completion of the Major—A
grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher in each required Physical Education
major course and in each prerequisite and collateral course is
required for continuation in the major. Students not receiving
a grade of C or higher may repeat that particular course to raise
the grade while remaining in the major program. An overall GPA
of 2.5 is required for students seeking certification.
Admission to and Completion of the Teacher
Education Program (in order to graduate within nine terms)—Students are encouraged
strongly to take EDS 150 by the second term of the first year,
but no later than the first term of sophomore year. (Multiple
sections of EDS 150 are offered each Fall and Spring term.) Those
students past their first year (including transfers) will be
given priority for registration in EDS 150. Prior to the first
day of the EDS 150 class, students must have completed a state
criminal records clearance, which takes 6-8 weeks to be processed.
Students will learn about this procedure during pre-registration.
While taking EDS 150, students will be assigned an Education
Adviser. PEH 330 (or approved alternative) must be taken in the
eighth term. EDS 228, 349, and 355 (or approved alternative)
must be completed prior to the eighth term. EDS 479 and 480,
together with a school practicum of 3-4 hours daily, must be
taken in the eighth term. Up to two additional course credits
may be taken in the eighth term. Only EDS 481 (1 credit) and
482 (3 credits) may be taken in the ninth term. Throughout their
preparation, students seeking teacher certification are expected
to seek out rich and substantive experiences with students of
the ages they plan to teach beyond those associated with EDS
courses. Such activities include SFA-related service work (e.g.,
One-on-One Tutoring), working with after-school programs, summer
camp experiences, and the like. Completion of teacher certification
requires nine terms. For further information about the Teacher
Education Program, Student Teaching, and Recommendation for Certification,
Requirements for all Students
Seeking Certification.
Other Considerations or Recommendations—Students
majoring in Physical Education are expected to hold a Labor position
for at least one term within the Physical Education Department,
Seabury Center, or Intramurals.
Curriculum Guide
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