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.

USP - University Studies Program Requirements

The following University Studies Program requirements are required to graduate. Many of these requirements are covered by the Physical Education Teacher Education K-12 major. All USP courses except the Communications II (USP-C2) and Communications III (USP-C3) courses must be completed prior to admission into the Physical Education Teacher Education Program.

FYS- First Year - Seminar Credits: 3
COM 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3 ENGL 1010 College Composition and Rhetoric
COM 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3 KIN 3012 Teaching Laboratory I required by major
COM 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3 KIN 4080 Assessment in Physical Education required by major
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3 MATH 1400 College Algebra or MATH 1405 Trigonometry required by major
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3 CHEM 1000 Introductory Chemistry or CHEM 1020 General Chemistry I or PHYS 1050 Concepts of Physics or PHYS 1110 General Physics I required by major
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3 LIFE 1010 General Biology required by major
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3 PSYC 1000 General Psychology required by major
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution 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 2000 - Movement Core I: Striking/Fielding and Invasion Games Credits: 2
KIN 2001 - Movement Core II: Net and Target Games Credits: 2
KIN 2003 - Move Core IV: Adv. & Otdr. Ed. Credits: 2
KIN 2004 - Move Core V: FMS & Ind. Act. Credits: 3
KIN 2005 - Movement Core VI: Physical Fitness and Physical Activity Credits: 2
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

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 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 - Teaching About Alcohol and Substance Abuse 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