Physical Education P-12 Certification - Athens State University

Physical Education P-12 Certification from Athens State University is a Campus Bachelor Sport degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program components for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in Physical Education, P-12 certification,include: 1. APPLICABLE GENERAL UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 2. GENERAL STUDIES CURRICULUM CORE: Area I. (6 semester hours) Written Composition ........................................................................................ 3 sem. hrs. ___ 3 sem hrs. ___ Area I Total: 6 sem. hrs. Area II. Humanities and Fine Arts (12 semester hours) The Arts (art, music, theater, dance) ................................................................ 3 sem. hrs. ___ Speech (SPH 106 or SPH 107) ......................................................................... 3 sem. hrs. ___ Humanities (Could include, but not limited to, philosophy, religion, speech, foreign languages, art, music, theater, dance.) ...................................... 3 sem. hrs. ___ Literature* ...................................................................................................... 3 sem. hrs. ___ or 6 sem hrs.___ ___ (Do not exceed Area II total.) Area II Total: 12 sem. hrs. Area III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics (11 semester hours) Precalculus algebra or higher (Students may take MTH 110 Finite Math) ..................................................................................................... 3 sem. hrs. ___ Natural Sciences (must include laboratory experiences and Human Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent) (Could include, but not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics.) ....................................................... 4 sem. hrs. ___ 4 sem. hrs. ___ Area III Total: 11 sem. hrs. Area IV. History, Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 semester hours) Social and Behavioral Sciences (Could include, but not limited to, anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology** or sociology.) ............................................................................ 3 sem. hrs. ___ 3 sem hrs. ___ 3 sem. hrs. ___ History * ........................................................................................................ 3 sem. hrs. ___ or 6 sem hrs. ___ ___ (Do not exceed Area IV total.) Area IV Total: 12 sem. hrs. *Students must complete a 6 semester hour sequence either in Area II. Literature or in Area IV. History. **General Psychology is recommended because it is a prerequisite to PS 334 and Human Growth & Development is required. TOTAL GENERAL STUDIES CURRICULUM CORE: .................................... 41 semester hours AREA V. Major Prerequisite Courses (Preprofessional): Foundations of Physical Education ............................................................................ 3 semester hours ___ Personal Health .......................................................................................................... 3 semester hours ___ Safety and First Aid or HPE 323 Aquatics and Advanced Lifesaving ....................... 3 semester hours ___ Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries .................................................................... 3 semester hours ___ Sports Officiating ...................................................................................................... 3 semester hours ___ Physical Education Activity (at least 3 different activity courses) ........................... 3 semester hours ___ ___ ___ TOTAL MAJOR PREREQUISITE COURSES:............................................... 18 semester hours TOTAL GENERAL CORE AND MAJOR PREREQUISITE COURSE HOURS..60-63 semester hours 3. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: ED 301 Foundations of Education I ..................................................................... 1 semester hour ___ ED 302 Foundations of Education II....................................................................... 2 semester hours ___ ED 305 Technology & Media in Education .......................................................... 3 semester hours ___ ED 322 Basic Principles of ELL Education .......................................................... 3 semester hours ___ SE 301 Introduction to Exceptional Learners ...................................................... 3 semester hours ___ SE 315 Introduction to Cognitive and Health Disability ..................................... 3 semester hours ___ SC 333 Teaching Reading/Writing in the Content Area ........................................ 3 semester hours ___ HPE401 Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Education .............................. 3 semester hours ___ HPE430 Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School (Capstone course) 3 semester hours ___ HPE440 Teaching Physical Education in High School (Capstone course) ............ 3 semester hours ___ HPE488 Internship in P-12 Education ................................................................... 9 semester hours ___ ___ ___ TOTAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSE HOURS: ......................... 36 semester hours Courses underlined require admission to the Teacher Education Program. 4. PROFESSIONAL COURSES: ............................................................................. SE 325 Introduction to Learning and Emotional Disabilities ............................... 3 semester hours ___ HPE321 Analysis and Teaching of Rhythms and Dance ....................................... 3 semester hours ___ HPE322 Analysis and Teaching of Individual Sports ............................................ 3 semester hours ___ HPE324 Analysis and Teaching of Team Sports ................................................... 3 semester hours ___ HPE325 Kinesiology .............................................................................................. 3 semester hours ___ HPE327 Physiology of Exercise ............................................................................ 3 semester hours ___ HPE350 Adapted Physical Education and Sports ................................................. 3 semester hours ___ HPE355 Health-Related Fitness and Nutrition ...................................................... 3 semester hours ___ HPE400 Organization and Administration of Physical Education ......................... 3 semester hours ___ HPE431 Motor Development and Physical Activities .......................................... 3 semester hours ___ TOTAL PROFESSIONAL COURSE HOURS: .................................................. 30 semester hours TOTAL HOURS FOR GRADUATION.......................................................... 124-129 semester hours View more details on Athens State University . 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