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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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  • For more information about Kinesiology, see the department website.
  • 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.

 

Minimum University Requirements
Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

 2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements    see link University Studies Depth Requirements    see link
NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL) , STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) , or MATH 1050: College Algebra (QL) .

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program
New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

 Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.75 minimum overall GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

    

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3     ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3    
KIN 2000: Introduction to Kinesiology   2     HEP 2000: First Aid and Emergency Care   2   or appropriate certification
KIN 2200: Skills 2 (Lifetime Activities)   1     KIN 2100: Skills 1 (Swimming, Volleyball, Football)   1    
KIN 2300: Skills 3 (Softball, Basketball, Soccer)   1     KIN 2400: Skills 4 (Tennis, Badminton, Track and Field)   1    
MATH 1050: College Algebra (QL)  or STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL)  or STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL)   4  or 3  or 5   see Math Placement   Breadth American Institutions (BAI)   3  
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS)   3   Breadth Creative Arts (BCA)   3  
      Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)   3  
Comments
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
KIN 2500: Skills 5 (Dance Activities)   1   Or approved PE dance activity course

BIOL 2320: Human Anatomy  

4 

 		  
KIN 3000: Principles of Fitness   3   Or PE 3000: Dynamic Fitness   Breadth Integrated Studies course 3   
KIN 3050 Physical Education in the Elementary School   3     KIN 3200: Motor Learning and Technology in Skill Analysis (CI)   3    
Breadth Humanities (BHU)   3   KIN 3100 Athletic Injuries   3    
 NDFS 1020 Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS)   3     Minor course, endorsement course, or elective 3  
Comments:
Comments: Apply for STEP program this semester. Overall GPA of 3.0 required for STEP.

Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

BIOL 2420: Human Physiology 

 

4 

 		   ITLS 5500: Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education    3    
KIN 3250: Anatomical Kinesiology   3     KIN 4100: Exercise Physiology   4    
KIN 4350: Administration and Classroom Management of Physical Education   2     SCED 3210: Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS)   3   Must take before SCED 5200  
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)   3   Minor course, endorsement course, or elective 3  
Minor course, endorsement course, or elective 4        
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
KIN 4300: Clinical Experience II   1     KIN 5500: Student Teaching Seminar   2    
KIN 4400: Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology (QI)   3     KIN 5630: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools   10    
KIN 4900: Methods of Physical Education (CI)   3      
SCED 5200: Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI)   3   Must have completed Level I
SPED 4000: Education of Students with Disabilities   3    
Minor course, endorsement course, or elective 3-6  
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Major Requirements (73-83 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 (17-21 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.

Physical Education Teaching Emphasis Requirements (28 credits)

Skill Development (5 credits)

Professional Development (11 credits)

Professional Foundations (12 credits)

Electives (optional)

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Admission Requirements

  1. Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, slightly lower GPA may be appealed.
  2. Three credits of English with a C+ grade or higher
  3. Three Breadth courses completed (minimum grades of C)
  4. Clearance of criminal background check
  5. Completion of a minor is no longer required for PE Teaching, but a minor or a teaching endorsement is strongly encouraged
  6. Completion of Application for Admission to Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)
  7. All teacher education and major courses (KIN) require a grade of C or higher.
  8. PPAT Exam, a portfolio, and an interview are required before licensure. PRAXIS exam may be required for minor, depending on the minor.
  9. Application is required for student teaching

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Requirements (28 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.

STEP Requirements

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