K–12 Physical Education, B.S.
In our fast-paced, super-sized society, it’s getting harder and harder to eat right and exercise often. Physical education majors are filling an ever more important role in K–12 schools across the country. They are instilling in their students the healthy eating and exercise habits that will benefit them for a lifetime. Physical educators also teach their students about teamwork, endurance, and commitment—characteristics that are beneficial for everyone. Make a positive impact on young minds—join the ranks of the future educators in Indiana Tech’s physical education program.
Course Description
Throughout the program, students will be required to pass several exams in order to progress into certain semesters. Educational Field Experiences Field experience is an essential part of this program. All students must register for teacher candidacy the semester before their actual experience begins. Teacher candidacy serves as the capstone semester of the teacher education program. This semester provides all teacher education students the opportunity to apply best professional practices in two separate and diverse experiences—state accredited pre-K—l2 schools or in designated international and national sites. All course work must be completed before candidacy.
Required Courses
| Semester 1 |
|
English Composition I |
3 |
|
Biology & Lab |
4 |
|
Spanish I |
3 |
|
Freshman Seminar |
0 |
|
Basic Algebra |
3 |
|
Introduction to Education |
3 |
| |
|
16 |
| Semester 2 |
|
English Composition II |
3 |
|
College Algebra |
3 |
|
Theory & Fundamentals of Developmental Skills in PE/Coaching |
2 |
|
Issues in American Eduation |
3 |
|
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
Spanish II |
3 |
| |
|
17 |
| Semester 3 |
|
Professional Communication |
3 |
|
Physical Science |
3 |
|
Educational Psychology |
4 |
|
Technology in Teaching |
3 |
|
First Aid |
3 |
| |
|
16 |
| Semester 4 |
|
Theory & Fundamentals of Developmental Skills in PE/Coaching |
2 |
|
World History |
3 |
|
Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology |
3 |
|
Care & Presentation of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
Understanding Diversity |
3 |
| |
|
17 |
| Semester 5 |
|
Theory & Fundamentals of Developmental Skills in PE/Coaching |
2 |
|
Principles of Fitness/Nutrition/WT |
4 |
|
Introduction to Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
|
History & Philosophy of PE/Sport |
3 |
|
Beginning Swimming |
2 |
|
Methods & Materials Elem/Intermediate PE |
3 |
| |
|
17 |
| Semester 6 |
|
Principles & Philosophy of PE/Coaching |
3 |
|
Outdoor Leisure & Recreation |
3 |
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Motor Learning |
3 |
|
Methods & Materials Middle/Secondary PE |
3 |
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Curriculum Development & Theory |
3 |
|
Theory & Fundamentals of Developmental Skills in PE/Coaching |
2 |
| |
|
17 |
| Semester 7 |
|
Adaptive & Corrective PE |
3 |
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Measure & Evaluation in PE/Sport |
3 |
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Instructional Techniques in Teaching Individuals & Team Sports |
2 |
|
Water Safety Instuction |
2 |
|
Administration of Physical Education |
3 |
|
Biomechanics of Physical Activity |
3 |
| |
|
17 |
| Semester 8 |
|
Student Teaching - Lower Grades |
6 |
|
Student Teaching - Upper Grades |
6 |
|
Professional Development Seminar |
2 |
| |
|
14 |
| |
|
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|
:Total Credits Required |
131 |