| 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.
Teaching Major in K-12 Physical Education and Health (BSE)
120 hours
Please see admission criteria for the Teacher Education Program.
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 (major courses with a C or higher), listed below. Licensure areas include K-12.
University Requirement – 2 hours
GSTD 1002 Freshman Seminar
General Education – 35 hours
Candidates must take and pass all three Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators as a requirement to be accepted into the Teacher Education Program.
Teacher Education – 35 hours
EDUC/PSYC 3013 Educational Psychology
HPSS 2000 Education and Field Experience Level I Lab
HPSS 2003 Introduction to Education and Field Experience, Level I
SPCH 1113 Introduction to Public Speaking
Select 3 hours from the following:
PSYC 3123 Child Psychology
PSYC 3223 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 4033 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 4083 Adolescent Psychology
Courses requiring admission to Teacher Education
EDUC 4203 Strategies for Content Area Reading
HPSS 3111 Supervised Field Experience – HPSS
HPSS 3301 Supervised Field Experience – HPSS
HPSS 3703 Methods and Materials in Kinesiology for Elementary Schools
HPSS 3723 Methods and Materials in Kinesiology for Secondary and Middle Schools
HPSS 4003 Student Teaching Seminar
HPSS 4006 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
HPSS 4103 Student Teaching in the Elementary School II
K-12 Physical Education and Health Major – 48 hours
ESCI 3003 Motor Learning and Development
ESCI 4023 Applied Statistics
HPSS 1113 Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities
HPSS 1123 Methods of Teaching Team Activities
HPSS 3803 Lifeguarding
HPSS 3882 Theory and Techniques in Rhythm Activities
HPSS 4102 Professionalism and Leadership in HPSS
HPSS 4323 Organization and Administration of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
HPSS 4343 History and Philosophy of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
HS 1403 Personal and Community Health
HS 2043 Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 2413 First Aid and Safety/CPR
HS 3243 Kinesiology and Biomechanics
HS 4013 Adapted Kinesiology
HS 4243 Exercise Physiology
REC 3613 School and Community Recreation
2 hours selected from the following:
HPSS 2812 Theory and Fundamentals of Basketball
HPSS 2822 Theory and Fundamentals of Football
HPSS 3832 Theory and Fundamentals of Baseball & Softball
HPSS 3842 Theory and Fundamentals of Track and Field
HPSS 3852 Theory and Fundamentals of Tennis & Volleyball
REC 3642 Camping and Camp Counseling
K-12 Physical Education, and Health Minor – 21 hours
ESCI 3003 Motor Learning and Development
HPSS 1113 Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities
or
HPSS 1123 Methods of Teaching Team Activities
HPSS 3703 Methods and Materials in Kinesiology for Elementary Schools
HPSS 3723 Methods and Materials in Kinesiology for Secondary and Middle Schools
HPSS 4323 Organization and Administration of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
HS 2043 Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 4013 Adapted Kinesiology
Health Education as a minor – 15 hours
ESCI 3043 Nutrition and Human Performance for Health Education
HPSS 4323 Organization and Administration of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
HS 1403 Personal and Community Health
HS 2043 Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 2413 First Aid and Safety/CPR
Minor Requirements:
K-12 Physical Education, and Health Minor – 21 hours
ESCI 3003 Psychology of Motor Learning and Development
HKR 1113 Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities
or
HKR 1123 Methods of Teaching Team Activities
HKR 3703 Methods and Materials in Kinesiology for Elementary Schools
HKR 3723 Methods and Materials in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation in Secondary and Middle School
HKR 4323 Organization and Administration of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation
HS 2043 Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 4013 Adapted Kinesiology
Health Education as a minor – 15 hours
ESCI 3043 Nutrition and Human Performance for Health Education
HKR 4323 Organization and Administration of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation
HS 1403 Personal and Community Health
HS 2043 Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 2413 First Aid and Safety/CPR
