Physical Education Teacher Certification (EC-12)

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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

B.S. Exercise Science Major Required Courses –40 hours

12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB

12 hours minimum upper level

EXSS 2135Advanced Resistance Training (Activity Course)

1

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 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 3390Kinesiology (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 2440Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL 2441Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

In order to be certified by the State of Texas as a teacher, students must choose the Pedagogy and Professional Practices minor of 22-23 hours (published on page LIST). In addition, students will need to fulfill general requirements for the B.S. degree and the certification requirements of the College of Education published on page LIST. Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses (including BIOL 2440 and BIOL 2441) in the Exercise & Sport Science major, including certification programs.

EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Education

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 2440Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

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 2441Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

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 2135Advanced 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 EC-6 PE/Art/Theater/Technology

3

EDUC 4336Student Teaching 4-8 PE/Art/Theatre/Technology

3

EDUC 4337Student Teaching 8-12 PE/Art/Theatre/Technology

3

Education Minor (4150)

1

UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2

Total Credit Hours:30

Total Credit Hours: 136