Physical Education (Teacher Certification Grades P-12) (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education is consistent with the earliest philosophical concepts of “learn by doing” and education for life. The specific goals of the program are to enhance knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities and dispositions of pre- service teachers. The aim of the department is to develop professional educators who are effective decision-makers proficient in (1) fitness development, (2) content knowledge, (3) neuromuscular skill development, (4) field-based experiences, (5) scientific research, (6) measurement and evaluation, (7) social and human relations and (8) recreational activities.

Requirements

General Studies (44 hours)

Required Courses

ENG 131English Composition I

3

ENG 132English Composition II

3

ENG 140English Composition Honors

3

ENG 141English Composition Honors

3

ENG 209Intro to Literature

3

ENG 210Intro to Literature

3

CMS 200Voice and Diction

3

CMS 205Public Speaking

3

Advisor Approved HUM Electives: (6 hours)
HUM 103Humanities Through the African American Experience

3

HUM 103 and HUM: Required for Students originating at ASU.

Social Science (12 hours)

PSY 251General Psychology

3

HIS 131World History

3

HIS 132World History

3

HIS 251History of the U.S. I

3

HIS 252History of the U.S. II

3

GEO 206World Geography

3

GEO 206: Required for Students originating at ASU.

Advisor Approved Electives (3 hours)

Sciences (8 hours)

BIO 127General Bio Lecture

3

BIOL 127Laboratory for Biology 127

1

BIO 128General Bio Lecture

3

BIOL 128Laboratory for Biology 128

1

Mathematics (3 hours)

Note: Must not be developmental course

Other Prescribed Courses (10 hours)

HEA 100Personal Health

2

ORI 130College Study Skills

3

Professional Studies (28 hours)

The following courses MAY be taken prior to admission to TEP

EDU 100Prep for Adm to Tch Educ

1

EDU 300Foundations of Education

3

EDU 321Instr Tech for Educators

3

EDU 400Psychology of Learning

3

SED 170Diverse Students in Incl Schoo

3

The following courses MAY NOT be taken prior to admission to TEP

REA 478Reading in Content Areas

3

EDU 495Intern. N-12 Certificat.

12