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Students who have previously earned a baccalaureate degree in another major may qualify for initial teacher certification in K-12 Health and Physical Education by completing the prescribed course requirements. Enrollment is initiated by making application and submitting official transcripts at the Admissions Office (will not accept copies). Students who successfully complete all requirements will qualify for Pennsylvania certification to teach K-12 Health and Physical Education. Students who complete a minimum of 36 credit hours may also qualify for another degree - a Bachelor of Science in Education (Health and Physical Education). |
Program Requirements (96 credits)
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Physical Education Methods (26 credits) |
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PE 152
Practical Introduction to Teaching Physical Education and Health: 3 credits |
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PE 274
Assessment Strategies in Physical Education: 3 credits (P) |
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PE 352*
Secondary Physical Education Teaching Methods (Pictures): 3 credits (P) |
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PE 452*
Teaching Health and Physical Education in the Schools: 3 credits (P) |
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PE 468*
Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education 2 credits (P) |
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PE 455*
StudentTeaching Physical Education 12 credits (P) |
*Note: PE 152, PE 352, and PE 452 must be taken in sequence.
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Physical Education Professional (22 credits) |
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PE 191
Foundations of Physical Education: 2 credits (Fall Only) |
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PE 192
Diversity Issues in Physical Education: 2 credits (Spring Only) |
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PE 202
Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education: 3 credits |
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CDEV 248
Human Development and Education: 3 credits |
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ERS 275
Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity: 3 credits |
CDEV 342
Educational Psychology: 3 credits |
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PE 360*
Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Physical Activity: 3 credits |
PE 383*
Motor Development and Learning: 3 credits |
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Health Care Professional Courses (9 credits) |
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HSAF 262
Health Foundations: 3 credits |
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HSAF 362*
Introduction to School Health Education: 3 credits (P) |
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HSAF 462*
Teaching and Assessment in Health Education: 3 credits (P) |
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CPR & First Aid Instructor Compentency |
Note: HSAF 262, HSAF 362, and HSAF 462 must be taken in sequence.
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Physical Activity Theory (27 credits) |
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DANC 105
Dance Fundamentals: 1 credit |
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PE 106
Gymnastics Fundamentals: 3 credits (Spring Only) |
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PE 107
Aquatics Fundamentals: 3 credits |
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PE 141
Personal Physical Fitness: 1 credit |
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PE 241
Outdoor Pursuit: 3 credits |
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PE 242
Fitness Education: 3 credits |
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PE 243
Movement Education: 3 credits (P) |
PE 356
Net/Wall Games: 3 credits |
PE 357
Territory Games: 3 credits (Fall Only) |
PE 358
Lifetime/Leisure Activities and Games: 3 credits |
PE 359
Striking/Field Activities and Games: 2 Credits (Spring Only) |
* Acceptance to major required
** STUDENT TEACHERS in Physical Education shall be assigned to approved student teaching centers. Students will not be permitted to student teach in sites other than these centers nor should they contact a district before they have been officially assigned.
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PPST Reading Test # 10710 (MIN. PASSING SCORE = 172) |
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PPST Math Test # 10730 (MIN. PASSING SCORE = 173) |
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PPST Writing Test # 20720 (MIN. PASSING SCORE = 173) |
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Negative TB Test |
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Act 34 Clearance |
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Act 151 Clearance |
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6 Credits College Math |
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1 College Writing Class |
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1 College Literature Class |
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Fund. Subject: Content Knowledge Test # 30511
(MIN. PASSING SCORE = 150) |
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Health and Physical Education Knowledge Test # 20856
(MIN. PASSING SCORE = 146) |
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FBI Fingerprint Check |