The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Health and Physical Education leads to licensure to teach health and physical education in grades K-12. Undergraduate courses focus on nutrition, health issues, motor development, individual and team sports skill development and analyses. Emphasis is placed on the application of methodologies to the elementary and middle/secondary settings. The major in Health/Physical Education requires 41 hours of coursework in teacher education. Minors in Health Education and Athletic Coaching are also available.
Effective Fall 2019:
Students pursuing degrees in the School of Education will have the option of selecting between the Licensure-Track and Non-Licensure Track programs of study within the Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education or Health/Physical Education programs of study.
Licensure Track:
Student Teaching with N.C. licensure will become an optional track that students may pursue at the end of the program. Choosing this track requires completion of the mandatory 16-week student teaching, all related licensure tests, and the edTPA portfolio. These credits will be included in the required 128 to graduate.
Degree ONLY (Non-Licensure Track):
Students who choose (or who are moved to) the non-licensure track in the degree program will earn a B.A. degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education or Health/Physical Education. Instead of student teaching students will complete other university electives to reach the required 128 credits for graduation and a four credit internship that is not student teaching. The School of Education does not apply for North Carolina license as the required student teaching, edTPA portfolio, and teacher exams are not part of this track.
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 72 |
| University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
| Electives | 12-20 |
| Total | 128 |
| Minor Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Course Requirements | 20 |
| Total | 20 |
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 1200 | Introduction to Teaching | 2* |
| EDU 2100 | The Nature of the Learner | 4* |
| EDU 2200 | Critical Perspectives on Teaching and Learning | 4* |
| EDU 3100 | Students with Disabilities: Characteristics and Service Delivery Models | 4 |
| EDU 3110 | Educational Technology for Teachers | 2 |
| EDU 3280 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 4 |
| EDU 4008 | Technology Integrated Assessment for Middle, Secondary, and Special Students | 2 |
| EDU 4166 | Using Data to Access Student Impact in K-12 Classrooms | 2 |
| EDU 4173 | Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education K-12 | 4 |
| EDU 4174, EDU 4275 | Introduction to Student Teaching or Internship in Education | 2 |
| EDU 4200 | Diverse Learners and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy | 4 |
| EDU 4280 | Discipline and Classroom Management Issues for Middle Grade and Secondary Teachers | 2 |
| BIO 1120 | The Human Body and Exercise | 4 |
| HED 1200 | Nutrition and Healthy Living | 4 |
| HED 2100 | Prevention and Substance Abuse | 2 |
| HED 2200 | Human Sexuality and Relationships | 2 |
| HED 3100 | Contemporary Health Issues I | 2 |
| PEC 1331 | Social Dance | 1 |
| PEC 2100 | Motor Development and Learning | 2 |
| PEC 2101 | Team Sports: Skill Development and Analysis | 4 |
| PEC 2201 | Individual Sports: Skill Development and Analysis | 4 |
| PEC 3100 | Trends and Issues of Teaching Elementary Physical Education | 4 |
| PEC 3101 | The Application of Physical Education in the Elementary Setting | 2 |
| PEC 3200 | Trends and Issues in Teaching Adolescent Physical Education | 4 |
| PEC 4210 | Coaching and Field Experience I | 2 |
| *These courses are prerequisites for admission to the Educator Preparation Program. The following courses are required for licensure: |
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| EDU 4000 | Investigation in Teacher Performance Assessment I | 1 |
| EDU 4112 | Independent Study (Required for students officially submitting their edTPA Portfolios) | 4 |
| EDU 4230 | Student Teaching Continuation | 8 |
| *Required for students officially submitting their edTPA Portfolios | ||
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 1202 | Seminar in Education | 2* |
| EDU 4275 | Internship in Education | 2* |
| HED 1200 | Nutrition and Healthy Living | 4 |
| HED 3100 | Contemporary Health Issues | 2 |
| *These courses should be taken at the end of the course sequence. A minimum of 10 credits from the following list: |
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| EXS 4400 | Health Behavior Change | 4 |
| HED 2100 | Prevention and Substance Abuse | 2 |
| HED 2200 | Human Sexuality and Relationships | 4 |
| HED 3200 | Women's Health Issues | 4* |
| HED 3300 | Aging & Life Choices | 4* |
| PEC 2130 | Healthy Living for the Elementary Child | 4 |
| PSY 3610 | Health Psychology | 4** |
| SPN 2141 | Spanish for the Medical Professions | 4*** |
| *Prerequisite: Junior Status **Prerequisite: PSY 2000. ***Prerequisite: SPN 2130 or SPN 2140 or permission of the instructor. |
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