Bachelor of Science Physical Education Teacher Education
Program Features for B.S. in Physical Education Teacher Education
134 credits
Corequisite courses:
| EXSC 203 | Kinesiology - Mechanical Analysis | 3 credits |
| EXSC 310 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 credits |
| PSED 150 | Introduction to Teaching All Students | 6 credits |
| PSED 250 | The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| BIOL 116 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| BIOL 117 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory for the Health Sciences | 1 credit |
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| DANC 111 | GN: World Dance | 3 credits |
| PSY 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 111 | GN: Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| ENGL 274 | Diversity in Literature | 3 credits |
| REED 350 | Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners | 3 credits |
| MATH ____ | 6 credits of MATH | 6 credits |
Additional Requirement:
A GPA of 2.8 is required for completion.
Required courses:
| PETE 100 | Fundamental Content Knowledge in Physical Education | 2 credits |
| PETE 124 | Fundamental Movement Activities | 1 credit |
| PETE 125 | Introduction to Sport Games | 1 credit |
| PETE 220 | Physical Conditioning | 1 credit |
| PETE 253 | Aquatics | 1 credit |
| PETE 308 | Impacting the Whole Person through Experiential Education | 3 credits |
| PETE 309 | Teaching Games for Understanding | 1 credit |
| PETE 310 | Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Elementary Physical Education | 3 credits |
| PETE 343 | Analysis of Teaching Physical Education | 2 credits |
| PETE 344 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 credits |
| PETE 345 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 credits |
| PETE 400 | Physical Education Teaching and Assessing Strategies | 3 credits |
| PETE 440 | Physical Education Student Teaching | 3 - 12 credits |
| PETE 442 | Movement Experiences for Secondary Education | 1 credit |
| PETE 445 | Organization and Administration of Physical Education | 2 credits |
| PETE 499 | Student Teaching Internship | 1 credit |
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| PSED 150 | Introduction to Teaching All Students | 6 credits |
| PETE 1XX | PETE Activity Course 100 level | 1 credit |
| PETE 100 | Fundamental Content Knowledge in Physical Education | 2 credits |
| HLTH 230 | Community Health | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| MATH XXX | GN: MATH | 3 credits |
| PSY 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| PETE 1XX | PETE Activity Course 100 level | 1 credit |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| PSED 250 | The Psychology of Learners In Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| BIOL 116 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 3 credits |
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| BIOL 117 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory for the Health Sciences | 1 credit |
| MATH XXX | GN: MATH | 3 credits |
| HLTH 210 | Foundations of Health Science | 3 credits |
| REED 350 | Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners | 3 credits |
| HLTH 215 | Skills Based Health Education | 3 credits |
| PETE 2XX | PETE Activity Course 200 level | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring
| PETE 2XX | PETE Activity Course 200 level | 1 credit |
| EXSC 203 | Kinesiology - Mechanical Analysis | 3 credits |
| DANC 111 | GN: World Dance | 3 credits |
| SOC 111 | GN: Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| HLTH 240 | Health Emergencies | 3 credits |
| ENGL 274 | Diversity in Literature | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall
| EXSC 310 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 credits |
| PETE 308 | Impacting the Whole Person through Experiential Education | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| HLTH 310 | Family Health Education | 3 credits |
| HLTH 341 | Nutrition Education | 1.5 credits |
| HLTH 356 | Drug and Alcohol Teacher Preparation | 1.5 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Retention Standards
Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (#5511) pre-requisite to PETE 400/HLTH 461
Praxis II: Renew Act 34, Act 114-FBI fingerprinting, Act 151, Apply to student teach.
Spring
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| PETE 309 | Teaching Games for Understanding | 1 credit |
| PETE 310 | Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Elementary Physical Education | 3 credits |
| PETE 343 | Analysis of Teaching Physical Education | 2 credits |
| PETE 344 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 credits |
| PETE 345 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 credits |
| HLTH 350 | Promoting Emotional Well-Being | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
PETE 309, 310, 343, 344, 345: Students must be screened into the HPE major prior to registering for these PETE courses. HLTH 350 offered in Spring only.
Senior Year
Fall
| PETE 400 | Physical Education Teaching and Assessing Strategies | 3 credits |
| PETE 442 | Movement Experiences for Secondary Education | 1 credit |
| PETE 445 | Organization and Administration of Physical Education | 2 credits |
| HLTH 365 | School Health Programs | 3 credits |
| HLTH 461 | Methods in Health Education | 3 credits |
| HLTH 462 | Assessment in School Health Education | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
PETE 400: Renew Act 34, Act 114-FBI fingerprinting, Act 151, Apply to student teach.
Spring
| PETE 440 | Physical Education Student Teaching | 3 - 12 credits |
| HLTH 431 | Student Teaching in Health Education | 5 - 12 credits |
| HLTH 499 | School Health Education Internship | 1 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3293 or visit Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall www.esu.edu/pete.