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Dec 18, 2024
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2022-2023 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Kinesiology: Physical Education Teaching Emphasis - BS
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Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
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- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Please note, in order to be licensed by the State of Utah, students must complete STEP requirements in addition to major requirements. All major content courses and teacher education courses require a grade of C or better.
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.75 minimum overall GPA |
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Major Requirements (67-76 total credits)
- Program Admission Requirements: 2.75 overall GPA
- STEP Admission Requirements: 3.0 overall GPA
- Program Graduation Requirements: 3.0 overall GPA in STEP; 3.0 overall GPA
- Major content (KIN) and Teacher Education coursework requires a grade of C or better. Coursework may not be taken for a pass/fail grade, except KIN 4300 and KIN 5630 .
- The Physical Education Teaching minor cannot be paired with this teaching major.
Prerequisites (12-21 credits)
Note: These courses are prerequisite for certain courses in the emphasis but do not have to be completed before admission to the major. A complete description of course prerequisites can be found in the USU General Catalog or on Registration XE.
Physical Education Teaching Emphasis Requirements (28 credits)
Skill Development (5 credits)
Professional Development (11 credits)
Professional Foundations (12 credits)
Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Admission Requirements
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, slightly lower GPA may be appealed.
- Three credits of English with a C+ grade or higher
- Three Breadth courses completed (minimum grades of C)
- Clearance of criminal background check
- Completion of a minor is no longer required for PE Teaching, but a minor or a teaching endorsement is strongly encouraged
- Completion of Application for Admission to Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)
- All teacher education and major courses (KIN) require a grade of C or higher.
- PPAT Exam, required before licensure. PRAXIS exam may be required for minor, depending on the minor.
- Application required for student teaching
Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Requirements (27 credits)
NOTE: Students are permitted to enroll in Level I teacher education professional core classes plus SPED 4000 prior to being admitted to the Teacher Education Program. All other teacher education courses can only be taken after being admitted. All teacher education courses and major content courses require a C grade or better. A 3.0 overall GPA must be maintained throughout the program.
Level II
Level I courses should be completed before Level II courses. This is especially true of SCED 5200 .
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