Physical Education Teacher Certification All-Level
The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Program at UMHB has a longstanding history of preparing outstanding educators for our K-12 schools. The goal of the PETE program is to prepare future physical educators to become expert teachers and coaches in a field that can enhance the health and vitality of students through the promotion of lifelong physical activity. Teacher candidates enroll in courses linking current educational theories and research to “real-world” applications in K-12 schools. The ability to work outside of the classroom setting as a volunteer coach or as a student mentor is another example of the diverse educational experiences found in this degree program. Upon graduation, students are qualified to apply for their Texas teacher certification and are eligible to teach physical education and coach in public and private schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our graduates take pride in positively impacting their students by enabling them to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to pursue health and to be physically active for a lifetime.
View degree plan.
124 MINIMUM HOURS
36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS
31 HOURS AT UMHB
Degree Requirements
Academic Core –57 hours
see Bachelor of Science Academic Core
EC-12 Major Required Courses –40 hours
12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
| EXSS 2330 | Foundations of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course) | 3 |
| | or | |
| EXSS 2340 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 2350 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 3107 | Advanced Cardiovascular Training (Activity Course) | 1 |
| EXSS 3135 | Advanced Resistance Training (Activity Course) | 1 |
| EXSS 3141 | Exercise and Sport Science Practicum (Theory Course) | 1 |
| EXSS 3300 | Activity Methods for Majors (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 3379 | Exercise and Sport Psychology (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 3384 | Coaching Theory (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 3390 | Anatomical Kinesiology (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 3395 | Physiology of Exercise (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 4104 | Senior Seminar (Theory Course) | 1 |
| EXSS 4340 | Elementary Methods of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 4341 | Secondary Methods of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 4344 | Administration of Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 4392 | Tests and Measurements in Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course) | 3 |
| EXSS 4395 | Motor Behavior (Theory Course) | 3 |
Required Support Courses for the Major:
In order to be certified by the State of Texas as a teacher, students must choose the Pedagogy and Professional Practices minor of 22 hours. In addition, students will need to fulfill general requirements for the B.S. degree and the certification requirements of the College of Education. Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses (including BIOL 2340/2140 and BIOL 2341/2141) in the Exercise Science major, including certification programs.
EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Education Courses of Study By Year
Freshman Year
| ENGL 1321 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1322 | Rhetoric & Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1304 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| CSBS 1311 | Engaging the Old Testament | 3 |
| CSBS 1312 | Engaging the New Testament | 3 |
| BIOL 2340 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2140 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| COMM 1320 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EXSS 2340 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course) | 3 |
| | or | |
| EXSS 2330 | Foundations of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course) | 3 |
| | Fine Arts | 3 |
| UMHB 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Sophomore Year
| ENGL | Literature | 6 |
| | Exercise & Sport Science | 9 |
| PSYC 1301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | State and Federal Government I | 3 |
| | or | |
| POLS 2311 | State and Federal Government II | 3 |
| | World Ideas | 3 |
| BIOL 2341 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2141 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| EDUC 3315 | Students and Learning | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Junior Year
| | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| EXSS 2353 | Lifespan Nutrition (Theory Course) | 3 |
| | or | |
| HIST 2311 | American History to 1877 | 3 |
| | Education Minor | 6 |
| EDUC 2311 | Classroom Technology | 3 |
| | Exercise & Sport Science | 13 |
| EXSS 3135 | Advanced Resistance Training (Activity Course) | 1 |
| EXSS 3107 | Advanced Cardiovascular Training (Activity Course) | 1 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Senior Year
| | Lab Science (Non Biology) | 4 |
| | Exercise & Sport Science (EXSS 4104) | 13 |
| | Education Minor | 12 |
| | Education Minor (4150) | 1 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
12 hours of Education Minor to include
EDUC 4385, EDUC 4335, EDUC 4336, and EDUC 4337.
Total Credit Hours: 124