Kinesiology: Physical Education Teaching Emphasis - BS

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.

• BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 4 credit(s) and
• BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4 credit(s)

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• HEP 2000 - First Aid and Emergency Care 2 credit(s) or First Aid and CPR Certification (provide a copy of current certification)

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• KIN 3000 - Principles of Fitness 3 credit(s) or
• PE 3000 - Dynamic Fitness 3 credit(s)

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• NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS) 3 credit(s)

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• STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s) or
• STAT 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) 5 credit(s) or
• MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s) Math ACT Test Score greater than or equal to 26 or higher.

Skill Development (5 credits)

• KIN 2100 - Skills 1 (Swimming, Volleyball, Football) 1 credit(s)
• KIN 2200 - Skills 2 (Lifetime Activities) 1 credit(s)
• KIN 2300 - Skills 3 (Softball, Basketball, Soccer) 1 credit(s)
• KIN 2400 - Skills 4 (Tennis, Badminton, Track and Field) 1 credit(s)
• KIN 2500 - Skills 5 (Dance Activities) 1 credit(s)

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• If  is not offered, student may take any PE dance activity course with approval of academic advisor.

Professional Development (11 credits)

• KIN 2000 - Introduction to Kinesiology 2 credit(s)
• KIN 3050 - Physical Education in the Elementary School 3 credit(s)
• KIN 3100 - Athletic Injuries 3 credit(s)
• KIN 3200 - Motor Learning and Technology in Skill Analysis (CI) 3 credit(s)

Professional Foundations (12 credits)

• KIN 3250 - Anatomical Kinesiology 3 credit(s)
• KIN 4100 - Exercise Physiology 4 credit(s)
• KIN 4350 - Administration and Classroom Management of Physical Education 2 credit(s)
• KIN 4400 - Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology (QI) 3 credit(s)

Electives (optional)

• KIN 4000 - Mental Aspects of Sports Performance 3 credit(s)
• KIN 4500 - Motivational Strategies for Physical Education and Coaching 3 credit(s)

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

STEP Requirements

• ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education 3 credit(s)
• SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
• SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
• SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
• KIN 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s)
• KIN 4900 - Methods of Physical Education (CI) 3 credit(s)
• KIN 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
• KIN 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s)