Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Major

Location(s): Main Campus

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The Sport Science and Health Education Department offers many opportunities for possible career choices in health and physical education. The physical education major is for students who wish to obtain licensure to teach physical education in grades K-12. Requirements for this major include courses from the Sport Science department and the Education department.

The PETE major combines theoretical knowledge with practical application working with students in area schools. Students have numerous opportunities to apply concepts of teaching in high school, middle school, and elementary school settings, culminating with a semester long student teaching experience.

Physical Education Major K-8 Endorsement #146

Students will complete nine coursess plus a capstone as follows:

Required:

BIOL 104 - Human Biology Credit(s): 4
SPSC 115 - Sports Injury and Management Credit(s): 2
SPSC 116 - Movement Education Credit(s): 4
SPSC 120 - Functional Human Anatomy Credit(s): 4
SPSC 151 - Foundations of Physical Education Credit(s): 4
SPSC 208 - Elementary Methods of Physical Education Credit(s): 4
SPSC 208P - Advanced Elementary Practicum in Physical Education and Health Credit(s): 0
SPSC 250 - Personal Health and Wellness Credit(s): 4
SPSC 325 - Adapted PE Credit(s): 4

Capstone:

SPSC 385 - Senior Capstone Credit(s): 4
OR
EDUC 388 - Student Teaching Credit(s): 1 to 16

Physical Education Major 5-12 Endorsement #147

Students will complete nine courses plus a capstone as follows:

Required:

BIOL 104 - Human Biology Credit(s): 4
SPSC 115 - Sports Injury and Management Credit(s): 2
SPSC 116 - Movement Education Credit(s): 4
SPSC 120 - Functional Human Anatomy Credit(s): 4
SPSC 151 - Foundations of Physical Education Credit(s): 4
SPSC 250 - Personal Health and Wellness Credit(s): 4
SPSC 321 - Secondary Methods of Physical Education Credit(s): 4
SPSC 321P - Advanced Secondary Practicum in Physical Education and Health Credit(s): 0
SPSC 325 - Adapted PE Credit(s): 4

Capstone:

SPSC 385 - Senior Capstone Credit(s): 4
OR
EDUC 388 - Student Teaching Credit(s): 1 to 16

In addition to the major, these courses are required for teaching licensure:

EDUC 114 - Foundations of Education Credit(s): 4
EDUC 115 - Child and Adolescent development Credit(s): 4
EDUC 222 - Assessment, Planning, and Teaching Credit(s): 4
EDUC 310 - Exceptionalities Credit(s): 4
EDUC 321 - Human Relations in Teaching: Diversity and Inclusion Credit(s): 4
EDUC 388 - Student Teaching Credit(s): 1 to 16
EDUC 388PL/PS Student Teaching Elementary/Secondary PE (7-14 credits). Student Teaching component may consist of 2 or more assignments, totaling 14 weeks. Each week equates to one credit.
EDUC 389 - Student Teaching Seminar Credit(s): 1
Education students must also complete a Math licensure requirement to meeet Iowa Licensure requirements.

Health Certification

The department of Physical Education and Athletics offers an approval area for students intersted in teaching health. The student must complete education courses and the following:

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Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Major

Location(s): Main Campus

Physical Education Major K-8 Endorsement #146

Required:

Capstone:

Physical Education Major 5-12 Endorsement #147

Required:

Capstone:

In addition to the major, these courses are required for teaching licensure:

Health Certification

Health, Additional Teaching Area K-12 Endorsement #137