Kinesiology, Physical Education - Teacher Education Option, B.S.

(120 units)

This degree is approved for distance education by the WSCUC.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology must complete the course requirements and the physical fitness proficiency of each Option. Students may select their area of specialization from the options.

The Physical Education-Teacher Education (PETE) option places emphasis on teaching public school Physical Education (PE) to students with and without disabilities in preschool through grade 12 and includes concentrations in Adapted Physical Education (APE) and Physical Education K-12 (PE K-12). Prospective students should consult with the department’s Single Subject Physical Education Advisor and/or Adapted Physical Education Advisor early to plan their program.

Degree Progress for Pre-Kinesiology Majors

Pre-Kinesiology Physical Education-Teacher Education majors must complete the following requirements within four semesters of being admitted to the university.. At the end of the four semesters, students who have not met the requirements must declare another major. At the end of the second semester, pre-Kinesiology students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the following courses:

Oral Communication in English (General Education Category A1)
Written Communication in English (General Education Category A2)
Critical Thinking (General Education Category A3)
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning* (General Education Category B4)
PSY 100 (Please note, this course is a Major Specific Requirement for transfer students prior to the 2023-24 academic year)

*If the Kinesiology option requires a specific Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning course to be completed, students must have this course completed at the end of the second semester with a grade of “C” or better.

At the end of the fourth semester, pre-Kinesiology Physical Education-Teacher Education students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (see Major Specific Criteria). At the end of the fourth semester, Pre-Kinesiology students must be eligible to be fully declared into the intended option within Kinesiology.

Degree Note

Each major course and prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A course in which a grade lower than a “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any other course for which it is a prerequisite.

Requirements

Core:

Take all of the following courses:

KIN 201 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 units)
KIN 300 - Biomechanics of Human Movement (3 units)
KIN 301 - Exercise Physiology (3 units)
KIN 312 - Motor Control and Learning (3 units)
KIN 332 - Sociocultural Dimensions of Sport and Human Movement (3 units)

Pedagogy Core Courses

Take all of the following courses:

BIOL 208 - Human Anatomy (4 units)
BIOL 207 - Human Physiology (4 units)
PSY 100 - General Psychology (3 units)
KIN 149A - Physical Education Activity: Self Defense (1 unit)
KIN 237 - Techniques and Analysis of Aquatic Skills (2 units)
KIN 250 - Techniques of Basketball (1 unit)
KIN 251 - Techniques of Flag Football (1 unit)
KIN 253 - Techniques of Soccer (1 unit)
KIN 255 - Techniques of Softball (1 unit)
KIN 257 - Techniques of Volleyball (1 unit)
KIN 261 - Techniques and Analysis of Fundamental Rhythms (2 units)
KIN 264 - Techniques of Golf (1 unit)
KIN 265 - Techniques of Gymnastics (1 unit)
KIN 266 - Techniques of Badminton (1 unit)
KIN 267 - Techniques of Tennis (1 unit)
KIN 268 - Techniques of Track and Field (1 unit)
KIN 270 - Professional Practices in Public School Physical Education (3 units)
KIN 315 - Motor Development (3 units)
KIN 320 - Adapted Physical Education (3 units)
KIN 343 - Techniques and Analysis of Physical Fitness and Activity (2 units)
KIN 370 - Movement Theory and Practice of Elementary Physical Education (3 units)
KIN 380 - Principles, Organization and Management of Secondary School Physical Education (3 units)
KIN 460 - Applied Theory and Analysis of Non-Traditional Physical Education Games and Activities (2 units)

Concentration Courses

Complete one of the following two concentration areas:

Concentration in Adapted Physical Education Concentration (9 units)

Take all of the following courses:

KIN 387 - Physical Activities for the Disabled (3 units)
KIN 388 - Program Planning and Instruction in Adapted Physical Education (3 units)
KIN 427 - Physical and Motor Assessment (3 units)

Concentration in K-12 Physical Education (9 units)

Take all of the following courses:

KIN 457 - Applied Theory of Teaching Team Sports (3 units)
KIN 461 - Applied Theory of Teaching Individual and Dual Sports (3 units)
KIN 477 - Measurement and Curriculum in Physical Education (3 units)