Physical Education Teacher Certification All-Level

The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Program at UMHB has a longstanding history of preparing outstanding educators for our K-12 schools. The goal of the PETE program is to prepare future physical educators to become expert teachers and coaches in a field that can enhance the health and vitality of students through the promotion of lifelong physical activity. Teacher candidates enroll in courses linking current educational theories and research to “real-world” applications in K-12 schools. The ability to work outside of the classroom setting as a volunteer coach or as a student mentor is another example of the diverse educational experiences found in this degree program. Upon graduation, students are qualified to apply for their Texas teacher certification and are eligible to teach physical education and coach in public and private schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our graduates take pride in positively impacting their students by enabling them to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to pursue health and to be physically active for a lifetime.

 

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124 MINIMUM HOURS

36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS

31 HOURS AT UMHB

Degree Requirements

Academic Core –57 hours

see Bachelor of Science Academic Core

EC-12 Major Required Courses –40 hours

12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB

12 hours minimum upper level

EXSS 2330Foundations of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course)

3

or

EXSS 2340Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 2350Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3107Advanced Cardiovascular Training (Activity Course)

1

EXSS 3135Advanced Resistance Training (Activity Course)

1

EXSS 3141Exercise and Sport Science Practicum (Theory Course)

1

EXSS 3300Activity Methods for Majors (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3379Exercise and Sport Psychology (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3384Coaching Theory (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3390Anatomical Kinesiology (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3395Physiology of Exercise (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4104Senior Seminar (Theory Course)

1

EXSS 4340Elementary Methods of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4341Secondary Methods of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4344Administration of Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4392Tests and Measurements in Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4395Motor Behavior (Theory Course)

3

Required Support Courses for the Major:

BIOL 2340Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3

BIOL 2140Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

1

BIOL 2341Human Anatomy & Physiology II

3

BIOL 2141Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

1

 

In order to be certified by the State of Texas as a teacher, students must choose the Pedagogy and Professional Practices minor of 22 hours. In addition, students will need to fulfill general requirements for the B.S. degree and the certification requirements of the College of Education. Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses (including BIOL 2340/2140 and BIOL 2341/2141) in the Exercise Science major, including certification programs.

EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Education Courses of Study By Year

Freshman Year

ENGL 1321Rhetoric & Composition I

3

ENGL 1322Rhetoric & Composition II

3

MATH 1304Quantitative Reasoning

3

CSBS 1311Engaging the Old Testament

3

CSBS 1312Engaging the New Testament

3

BIOL 2340Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3

BIOL 2140Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

1

COMM 1320Public Speaking

3

EXSS 2340Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

or

EXSS 2330Foundations of Teaching Physical Education (Theory Course)

3

Fine Arts

3

UMHB 1101Freshman Seminar

1

UMHB 1002
Chapel X 2

UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2

Total Credit Hours:29

Fine Arts: FINA 2330 Recommended

Sophomore Year

ENGL
Literature

6

Exercise & Sport Science

9

PSYC 1301General Psychology

3

POLS 2310State and Federal Government I

3

or

POLS 2311State and Federal Government II

3

World Ideas

3

BIOL 2341Human Anatomy & Physiology II

3

BIOL 2141Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

1

EDUC 3315Students and Learning

3

Elective

3

UMHB 1002
Chapel X 2

UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2

Total Credit Hours:34

Junior Year

Scientific Inquiry

3

EXSS 2353Lifespan Nutrition (Theory Course)

3

or

HIST 2311American History to 1877

3

Education Minor

6

EDUC 2311Classroom Technology

3

Exercise & Sport Science

13

EXSS 3135Advanced Resistance Training (Activity Course)

1

EXSS 3107Advanced Cardiovascular Training (Activity Course)

1

Elective

3

UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2

Total Credit Hours:33

Senior Year

Lab Science (Non Biology)

4

Exercise & Sport Science (EXSS 4104)

13

Education Minor

12

Education Minor (4150)

1

UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2

Total Credit Hours:30
12 hours of Education Minor to include EDUC 4385, EDUC 4335, EDUC 4336, and EDUC 4337.

Total Credit Hours: 124