| Department: | Human Performance and Sport Sciences / College of Education and Human Performance |
| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Minor, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
The B.S.E. in K-12 Physical Education & Health consists of 120 credit hours and prepares candidates to work as K-12 teachers and coaches. Upon degree completion and successful completion of the current required Praxis tests a standard licensure and coaching endorsement is awarded. The Coaching Endorsement requirements are contained in this degree so graduates are eligible to have the Coaching Endorsement added to the initial license.
The K-12 Physical Education & Health program of study is approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and meet Arkansas academic requirements for licensure. Most courses in these programs are taught in a traditional face-to-face classroom setting on the SAU campus, but several hybrid and online course offerings are provided within the programs. The hybrid and online course offerings help candidates create a more flexible schedule conducive to preparing a personalized plan that meets individual needs.
Program Expectations
Pre-candidates must meet the requirements for admission into the Teacher Education Program before advancing in the core and upper-level education coursework. Many unique field experiences are incorporated into courses to enable candidates to work with teacher mentors in public schools. Organized campus-based experiences allow candidates to practice their teaching skillsets. Candidates must meet unconditional admissions requirements to enroll in their final semester of student teaching.
To obtain a bachelor of science in education degree with a major in Physical Education and Health, candidates must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in his/her major and supporting field (if any), and complete the pattern of courses in their catalog.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through various mediums.
- Our graduates demonstrate an understanding of the various cultures and backgrounds of students in the classroom.
- Our graduates can think critically, solve problems and make informed decisions.
- Our graduates utilize instructional technology effectively.
- Our graduates display mastery of content knowledge, pedagogy, and professional skills.
SAU EPP programs are licensure pathways for future teachers that are grounded in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teachers in 21st-century schools as their roles change to fit the needs of students and society. To complete the pathway, the candidate must earn at least a grade point average of 3.00 on all University credits (120 hours), complete the required curriculum (major courses with a C or higher), be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program unconditionally, complete the Content Knowledge Praxis II in the area of licensure and the required pedagogy assessment. Candidates must be admitted to the Educator Preparation Provider (see the College of Education and Human Performance section of the catalog for more information) and meet all CEHP requirements.
University Requirement (2 hours)
GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (35 hours)
Physical Education and Health (48 hours)
ESCI 3003 – Motor Learning and Development
ESCI 4023 – Applied Statistics
HPSS 1113 – Methods of Teaching Individual and Dual Activities
HPSS 1123 – Methods of Teaching Team Activities
HPSS 3882 – Theory and Techniques of Rhythm Activities
HPSS 4102 – Professionalism and Leadership in HPSS
HPSS 4323 – Organization and Administration of HPSS
HPSS 4343 – History and Philosophy of HPSS
HS 1403 – Personal and Community Health
HS 2043 – Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 2413 – First Aid & Safety/CPR
HS 3243 – Kinesiology and Biomechanics
HS 4013 – Adapted Kinesiology
HS 4243 – Exercise Physiology
REC 3613 – School and Community Recreation
SM 3323 – Instructional Techniques in Coaching
Select 2 hours from the following:
HPSS 2812 – Theory and Fundamentals of Basketball
HPSS 2822 – Theory and Fundamentals of Football
HPSS 3832 – Theory and Fundamentals of Baseball and Softball
HPSS 3842 – Theory and Fundamentals of Track and Field
Teacher Education (21 hours)
EDUC 3013 – Learning Theory
HPSS 2003 – Introduction to Education
HPSS 3703 – Assessment-Driven Kinesiology for Elementary
HPSS 3723 – Assessment-Driven Kinesiology for Secondary
TEDU 4103 – Holistic Pedagogy
TEDU 4093 – Collaborative Practice
EDUC 4203 – Strategies for Content Area Reading or EDUC 4113 – Reading Diagnostics
Residency Requirements (14 hours)
TEDU 4001 – Professional Learning I
TEDU 4006 – Residency I
TEDU 4011 – Professional Learning II
TEDU 4016 – Residency II
Minor Requirements:
Physical Education and Health K-12 Minor (21 hours)
ESCI 3003 – Motor Learning and Development
HPSS 3703 – Assessment-Driven Kinesiology for Elementary
HPSS 3723 – Assessment-Driven Kinesiology for Secondary
HPSS 4323 – Organization and Administration of HPSS
HS 2043 – Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 4013 – Adapted Kinesiology
HPSS 1113 – Methods of Teaching Individual and Dual Activities
or
HPSS 1123 – Methods of Teaching Team Activities
Health Education as a Minor (15 hours)
ESCI 3043 – Nutrition and Human Performance
HPSS 4323 – Organization and Administration of HPSS
HS 1403 – Personal and Community Health
HS 2043 – Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 2413 – First Aid & Safety/CPR
