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Bachelor of Science in Education: Physical Education
This program prepares students to teach physical Education. Individuals can be certified for grades PK to 9 only or for grades PK to 12.

Communication Skills (9 hours)
Eng 1100, Freshman Composition
Eng 3100, Advanced Expository Writing or equivalent
Comm, 1030 or 1040

General Education Requirements (42 hours required):
Students entering college first time, Fall 2002 should refer to the Introductory section of this Bulletin for their General Education Requirements.

Humanities (8 hours)
Three courses from two curricular designations in the humanities (Symbol H).

Social Science (9 hours)
One course in American history
One course in American government
Psych 1003, General Psychology

Natural Science (8 hours)
One course in a physical or earth science
One course in a biological science.
At least one of these courses must have a laboratory component.

Mathematics (3 hours)
One college-level mathematics course

Note: All of the courses above must be a minimum of two semester hours.

Electives 11-14 hours

PK-9 Emphasis

Level II: Analyzing the Nature and Process of Education
The following physical Education (Phy Ed) courses and professional Education courses are required (27 hrs) before enrollment in any Level III courses:
Phy Ed 3267, Performance Analysis in Physical Education (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3275, Psychological Aspects of Physical Education (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3282, Physical Growth and Motor Development (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3283, Kinesiology (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3284, Physiology of Human Exercise (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3285, Sports Medicine (3 hrs)
Tch Ed 3312, Psychology of Teaching and Learning (3 hrs)
Tch Ed 3313, Introduction to Learners with Disabilities and Inclusive Education (3 hrs)
Tch Ed 3386, Teaching Reading in Secondary School Content Areas (3 hrs)

The following physical Education courses are required (9 hrs) and can be taken concurrently with Level III courses:
Phy Ed 3434, Teaching of Wellness and Health Related Fitness (4 hrs)
Phy Ed 3261, Physical Activity for the Exceptional Learner (2 hrs)
Phy Ed 3468, The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Physical Education (3 hrs)

Level III: Synthesizing Theory and Practice in Education
The following physical Education (Phy Ed) courses are required (26 hrs):
Phy Ed 3422, Teaching of Skills: Grade PK-4 (4 hrs)
Phy Ed 3423, Teaching of Skills: Grades 5-9 (4 hrs)
Phy Ed 3425, Teaching of Skills: Movement, Dance and Rhythms (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 4989, Physical Education Professional Internship (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 4990, Student Teaching in Physical Education PK-5 (6 hrs)
Phy Ed 4991, Student Teaching in Physical Education 5-9 (6 hrs)

Total: 126 hours

Attention Education majors: Professional Education courses must be completed with a grade point average of 2.5 and no grade lower than a C-.

Grades PK through 12 Emphasis

Level I: Exploring Education as a Profession
The following physical Education (Phy Ed) courses and professional Education courses are required (16 hrs) and must be completed before advancement to Level II:
Phy Ed 3280, Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 hrs)
Phy Ed 3277, Historical/Philosophical Foundations of Physical Education and Sport (2 hrs)
Tch Ed 2210, Introduction to Teaching (3 hrs)
Tch Ed 2211, Introduction to Schools (3 hrs)
Tch Ed 2212, Introduction to Learners (3 hrs)

Level II: Analyzing the Nature and Process of Education
The following physical Education (Phy Ed) courses and Professional Education courses are required (29 hrs) Before enrollment in any Level III courses:
Phy Ed 3267, Performance Analysis in Physical Education (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3275, Psychological Aspects of Physical Education (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3276, Sociological Foundations of Physical Education and Sport (2 hrs)
Phy Ed 3282, Physical Growth and Motor Development (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3283, Kinesiology (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3284, Physiology of Human Exercise (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 3285, Sports Medicine (3 hrs)
Tch Ed 3312, Psychology of Teaching and Learning (3 hrs)
Tch Ed 3313, Introduction to Learners with Disabilities and Inclusive Education (3 hrs)
Tch Ed 3386, Teaching Reading in Secondary School Content Areas (3 hrs)

The following physical Education courses are required (9 hrs) and can be taken concurrently with Level III courses
Phy Ed 3434, Teaching of Wellness and Health Related Fitness (4 hrs)
Phy Ed 3261, Physical Activity for the Exceptional Learner (2 hrs)
Phy Ed 3468, The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Physical Education (3 hrs)

Level III: Synthesizing Theory and Practice in Education
The following physical Education (Phy Ed) courses are Required (30 hrs):
Phy Ed 3422, Teaching of Skills: Grades PK-4 (4 hrs)
Phy Ed 3423, Teaching of Skills: Grades 5-9 (4 hrs)
Phy Ed 3424, Teaching of Skills Grades 9-12 (4 hrs)
Phy Ed 3425, Teaching of Skills: Movement, Dance And Rhythms (3 hrs)
Phy Ed 4989, Physical Education Professional Internship (3 hrs)

Two of the following three:
Phy Ed 4990, Student Teaching in Physical Education PK-5 (6 hrs)
Phy Ed 4991, Student Teaching in Physical Education 5-9 (6 hrs)
Phy Ed 4992, Student Teaching in Physical Education 9-12 (6 hrs)

Minimum: 132 hours

Attention Education majors: Professional Education courses must be completed with a grade point average of 2.5 and no grade lower than a C-.

Athletic Coaching Minor
An athletic coaching minor is available (minimum of 20 hours). The following courses are required:

Phy Ed 3283, Kinesiology
Phy Ed 3424, Teaching of Skills: Grades 9-12
Phy Ed 5312, Management of Sports Programs
Phy Ed 5330, Prescribing Physical Activity

All courses apply to, but do not complete, teaching certification in Missouri.

Health Certification
For those with a valid teaching certificate in physical, courses are available to obtain an additional endorsement in health Education.

Master of Education: Elementary or Secondary Education with Physical Education as Teaching Field
A significant number of graduate students choose physical Education as the teaching field within one of the master of Education degree options. Most are currently employed as teachers of health and/or physical Education. Certification requirements in Missouri mandate the completion of a master's degree to professionalize the certificate. Therefore, a full complement of graduate courses relating to teaching in physical Education is available to meet this need. For many who need to pursue teacher certification in physical Education while pursuing the master's degree, most course work needed to meet state certification requirements can be taken in the master's program. For those employed outside Education, an emphasis in exercise science is also available, providing a foundation of course work designed to prepare a person in this area. Specific information is available regarding each of these degree programs. Please consult with your graduate adviser to discuss the specific options and requirements.

Career Outlook

The employment outlook for physical Educators in the schools continues to be positive, especially in the elementary and middle school levels. Recent placement years have yielded full employment opportunities to UM‑St. Louis graduates. Rising school enrollments and the expected retirement of a significant portion of currently employed teachers signal optimistic outlooks for the next few years. In addition to elementary, middle school, and high school physical Education teaching, more limited opportunities exist in athletic training, dance, research, sports management, and exercise leadership fields serving persons of all age categories.