Physical Education Teacher Education K-12, B.S.

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The Physical Education program is a nationally accredited program where students learn the content and teaching methods required to be certified to teach physical education K-12 in the public schools of Wyoming.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Prerequisites for Admission

Prerequisites for admission into the Physical Education Teacher Education program:

PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3 (Meets 3 out of 6 credits of Human Culture USP requirement)
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3 (Meets Quantitative USP requirement)
OR MATH 1405 Trigonometry
CHEM 1000 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4 (Meets Physical and Natural World USP requirement)
OR CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry
LIFE 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4 (Meets Physical and Natural World USP requirement)
FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
HLED 1006 - Personal Health Credits: 3
KIN 2040 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3
KIN 2041 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 1050 - Concepts of Physics Credits: 4
OR PHYS 1110 General Physics I
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
OR STAT 2070 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences
ZOO 3115 - Human Systems Physiology Credits: 4
EDSE 3540 - Teaching Reading and Study Strategies in the Content Areas Credits: 2‑4
KIN 2001 - Movement Core 1: Sport & Game-based Approaches in Physical Education Credits: 3
KIN 2002 - Movement Core 2: Lifetime Physical Education Credits: 3
KIN 2003 - Movement Core 3: Adventure and Outdoor Education Credits: 2
KIN 2004 - Movement Core 4: Fundamental Movement Education Credits: 3

Required Courses After Admission

Required courses after admission into the professional program.

Consult with your academic advisor for the order in which these courses must be taken, or if you have any questions.

KIN 3011 - Teaching Methods in Physical Education K-12 Credits: 3
KIN 3012 - Teaching Laboratory I Credits: 3 (Meets USP Communication II requirement)
KIN 3015 - Teaching Laboratory II Credits: 3
KIN 3021 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
KIN 3022 - Lab Exp in Exercise Physiology Credits: 1
(KIN 4029 can be taken in place of KIN 3021 and KIN 3022 )
KIN 3034 - Lifespan Motor Development Credits: 3
KIN 3037 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
OR
- KIN 3038 Exercise Psychology
KIN 3042 - Biomechanics of Human Movement Credits: 3
KIN 3050 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 2
KIN 3060 - Understanding Skill Acquisition for Teaching Credits: 3
KIN 4012 - Curriculum Development in Physical Education Credits: 3
KIN 4013 - School Administration for the Health Sciences Credits: 2
KIN 4017 - Teaching Laboratory III Credits: 3
KIN 4055 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 2
KIN 4080 - Assessment in Physical Education Credits: 3 (Meets USP Communication III requirement)
KIN 4099 - Student Teaching in Physical Education Credits: 1‑16 ***

Note(s):

*** Note: Students must be certified in first aid and CPR prior to enrollment in KIN 4099 .

Additional Requirements

Students must complete 48 credit hours of upper-division coursework (3000- or 4000-level courses) to meet the Division’s requirement for the B.S. in Physical Education Teacher Education. For any elective coursework, it is recommended that these courses are selected from the Affiliated Options on this page.

In order to advance into the professional program, students must be admitted through a competitive application process. The entry course for admission to the Physical Education Teacher Education (PHET) program is KIN 3012, Teaching Lab 1. To be eligible for the PHET professional program, students must have completed all program course prerequisites and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.750, preferred GPA of 3.000.

NOTE: Students should complete CPR certification and the certification should remain current throughout the program. Cards can be presented to the division registrar in Corbett 119 to be cleared of the requirement on the degree evaluation.

Affiliated Options

The Division of Kinesiology and Health offers two options for the general undergraduate population. They require course work beyond degree requirements.

Athletic Coaching Endorsement/Permit

Students who wish to qualify for an athletic coaching permit to coach in Wyoming public schools must complete four courses. Note: Endorsements are for current teachers. Permits are for those who are not a licensed educator.

CPR Certification
KIN 3050 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 2
Foundations of Coaching KIN 4090 /KIN 5090 - 3 Credit Hours
Students completing the Physical Education Teacher Education undergraduate degree are exempt from the KIN 4090/5090 requirement.
Coaching in… Experience (completed at a community college or complete a coaching experience in a specific sport for one season or more with a letter written by your supervising coach to submit with your PTSB endorsement application form).

School Health Education K-12

In addition to completing a bachelor’s degree in teaching at the secondary level from an approved university program, 25 credit hours are required to be endorsed to teach health education K-12 in the public schools of Wyoming.

FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
HLED 1006 - Personal Health Credits: 3
CPR Certification
HLED 4120 - Assessment in Health Credits: 3
HLED 4025 - Teaching Sensitive Issues In Human Sexuality Credits: 3
HLED 4110 - Teaching Health in Schools K-12 Credits: 3
HLED 4130 - Management of Coordinated School Health Programs Credits: 3
PSYC 2210 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3
OR
HLED 4030 - Substance Abuse/Suicide Prevention in Education Credits: 3

Adapted Physical Education K-12 Endorsement

In addition to completing the Bachelor of Science degree in physical education teacher education from the University of Wyoming, students can qualify for K-12 endorsements in adapted physical education and/or health education by completing the following course requirements:

EDEX 2484 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
KIN 4055 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 2
KIN 4065 - Resources in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 2-3
KIN 4075 - Assessment in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3