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Physical Education Teacher Certification All-Level

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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 2340Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 2350Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 3107Advanced Cardiovascular Training (Activity Course)

1
EXSS 3135Advanced Resistance Training (Activity Course)

1
EXSS 3141Exercise and Sport Science Practicum (Theory Course)

1
EXSS 3300Activity Methods for Majors (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 3379Exercise and Sport Psychology (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 3384Coaching Theory (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 3390Anatomical Kinesiology (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 3395Physiology of Exercise (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 4104Senior Seminar (Theory Course)

1
EXSS 4340Elementary Methods of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 4341Secondary Methods of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 4344Administration of Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 4392Tests and Measurements in Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3
EXSS 4395Motor Development (Theory Course)

3

Required Support Courses for the Major:

BIOL 2340Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3
BIOL 2140Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

1
BIOL 2341Human Anatomy & Physiology II

3
BIOL 2141Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

1

 

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 1321Rhetoric & Composition I

3
ENGL 1322Rhetoric & Composition II

3
MATH 1304Quantitative Reasoning

3
CSBS 1311Old Testament Survey

3
CSBS 1312New Testament Survey

3
BIOL 2340Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3
BIOL 2140Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

1
COMM 1320Public Speaking

3
EXSS 2340Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3
Fine Arts

3
UMHB 1101Freshman Seminar

1
UMHB 1002
Chapel X 2
UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2
Total Credit Hours:29

Fine Arts: FINA 2330 Recommended

Sophomore Year

ENGL
Literature

6
Exercise & Sport Science

9
PSYC 1301General Psychology

3
POLS 2310State and Federal Government I

3
or
POLS 2311State and Federal Government II

3
World Ideas

3
BIOL 2341Human Anatomy & Physiology II

3
BIOL 2141Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

1
EDUC 2311Classroom Technology

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 2353Lifespan Nutrition (Theory Course)

3
or
HIST 2311American History to 1877

3
Education Minor

9
Exercise & Sport Science

13
EXSS 3135Advanced Resistance Training (Activity Course)

1
EXSS 3107Advanced 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

3
EDUC 4335Student Teaching Elementary PE/Art/Theater/Technology

3
EDUC 4336Student Teaching Middle Level PE/Art/Theatre/Technology

3
EDUC 4337Student Teaching Secondary PE/Art/Theatre/Technology

3
Education Minor (4150)

1
UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2
Total Credit Hours:30

Total Credit Hours: 124