Physical Education, Health & Sport Studies
Full-Time Faculty: Gregory K. Reeds, Chair; Paul E. Bieron, Chuck Pelitera, Timothy M. Sawicki, James Sylvis, Jong-Hoon Yu, Mary Julienne Young
The Department of Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies offers several distinct undergraduate programs including dual certification program in physical education and health (K-grade 12); certification in physical education only (K- grade 12); and a series of non-teaching degrees that prepare students to pursue career interests such as sport administration, sport psychology or coaching. These program options prepare candidates for a graduate degree in an area of interest. The department recommends that candidates interested in teaching obtain dual certification in physical education and health.
Teacher Certification Options
The teacher preparation program strives to develop a liberally educated individual who has special knowledge and skills in the areas of movement and sport and their interrelated disciplines. Major emphasis is placed on the development of educational and performance foundations which will prepare an individual to teach in kindergarten through grade 12 or to pursue professional growth through further study and/or graduate work.
Candidates enjoy a continuous and extensive program of clinical and laboratory experiences at the college and through our collaboration with our professional development schools which provides opportunities for in-school observations, micro-teaching, tutoring, video-taping and large-group instruction. These experiences help to insure that the program remains responsive to the needs of the candidates, students and the profession.
This program of instruction incorporates the standards established for physical education and health at the local school district level, the New York State learning standards for health and physical education, the guidelines set forth by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the curriculum standards outlined for health education and health certification by the American Association for Health Education (AAHE). The teacher certification option culminates with a fourteen-week student teaching experience in the public schools. Each student teacher is given the opportunity to experience the privileges and responsibilities of a full-time teacher on both the elementary and secondary levels. An individual choosing to graduate without completing student teaching must fulfill this credit requirement in consultation with his/her advisor.
In order to obtain teacher certification, candidates must pass the tests required by the New York State Education Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAST), ATS-W (Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written), and Content Specialty Tests (CST) in Physical and Health Education. Candidates should consult their advisors for further information.
Admission
Entering physical education/health majors should have a strong high school science background in the biological sciences. Advanced standing from accredited two or four-year institutions of higher education is granted when course content for completed work is substantially the same as course content at Canisius. In most two-year programs, it is expected candidates will enroll in either liberal arts or the physical and health education curricula.
Upon completion of the sophomore year, all candidates must be approved as majors by the department faculty. Acceptance is contingent upon receiving a minimum grade of C (2.0) in BIO 107 and BIO 108 and in all major courses. Candidates who do not meet this minimum standard may not take additional major courses but may retake courses with deficient grades in order to qualify for acceptance into the program. Assessment and continued progress requirements are described in detail in the overview section for the School of Education and Human Services. These requirements include successful review of the candidate’s portfolio, successful progression through all five transition points, a 2.5 GPA and a minimum grade of C in all major courses. Candidates must complete all major requirements before student teaching.
Physical Education Teacher Certification Curriculum (K - grade 12)
Dual Certification Curriculum:
Full-Time Faculty: Gregory K. Reeds, Chair; Paul E. Bieron, Chuck Pelitera, Timothy M. Sawicki, James Sylvis, Jong-Hoon Yu, Mary Julienne Young
The Department of Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies offers several distinct undergraduate programs including dual certification program in physical education and health (K-grade 12); certification in physical education only (K- grade 12); and a series of non-teaching degrees that prepare students to pursue career interests such as sport administration, sport psychology or coaching. These program options prepare candidates for a graduate degree in an area of interest. The department recommends that candidates interested in teaching obtain dual certification in physical education and health.
Teacher Certification Options
The teacher preparation program strives to develop a liberally educated individual who has special knowledge and skills in the areas of movement and sport and their interrelated disciplines. Major emphasis is placed on the development of educational and performance foundations which will prepare an individual to teach in kindergarten through grade 12 or to pursue professional growth through further study and/or graduate work.
Candidates enjoy a continuous and extensive program of clinical and laboratory experiences at the college and through our collaboration with our professional development schools which provides opportunities for in-school observations, micro-teaching, tutoring, video-taping and large-group instruction. These experiences help to insure that the program remains responsive to the needs of the candidates, students and the profession.
This program of instruction incorporates the standards established for physical education and health at the local school district level, the New York State learning standards for health and physical education, the guidelines set forth by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the curriculum standards outlined for health education and health certification by the American Association for Health Education (AAHE). The teacher certification option culminates with a fourteen-week student teaching experience in the public schools. Each student teacher is given the opportunity to experience the privileges and responsibilities of a full-time teacher on both the elementary and secondary levels. An individual choosing to graduate without completing student teaching must fulfill this credit requirement in consultation with his/her advisor.
In order to obtain teacher certification, candidates must pass the tests required by the New York State Education Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAST), ATS-W (Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written), and Content Specialty Tests (CST) in Physical and Health Education. Candidates should consult their advisors for further information.
Admission
Entering physical education/health majors should have a strong high school science background in the biological sciences. Advanced standing from accredited two or four-year institutions of higher education is granted when course content for completed work is substantially the same as course content at Canisius. In most two-year programs, it is expected candidates will enroll in either liberal arts or the physical and health education curricula.
Upon completion of the sophomore year, all candidates must be approved as majors by the department faculty. Acceptance is contingent upon receiving a minimum grade of C (2.0) in BIO 107 and BIO 108 and in all major courses. Candidates who do not meet this minimum standard may not take additional major courses but may retake courses with deficient grades in order to qualify for acceptance into the program. Assessment and continued progress requirements are described in detail in the overview section for the School of Education and Human Services. These requirements include successful review of the candidate’s portfolio, successful progression through all five transition points, a 2.5 GPA and a minimum grade of C in all major courses. Candidates must complete all major requirements before student teaching.
Physical Education Teacher Certification Curriculum (K - grade 12)
Dual Certification Curriculum:
| 1. | ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (4 courses) |
(12 credits) | |
| 2. | One course each from areas III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (except from AS II)1. Choose 3 other AS but not more than one from any area. (6 courses) |
(18-19 credits) | |
| 3. | Area Studies: Choose three AS. One each from among III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (3 courses) |
(9-10 credits) | |
| 4. | Physical Education courses: (11 courses) | (34 credits) | |
| PED 105 Individual Games | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 106 or 206 Team Games I or II | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 150 Foundations of Physical Education and HED 135 Technology in Health |
(4 credits) | ||
| PED 207 Dance & Recreational Activities | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 211 Movement Education | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 216 Gymnastic & Rhythmic Activities | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 305 Outdoor Curriculum & Cooperative Activities | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 351 Coaching Theory & Techniques OR PED 381 Motor Behavior |
(3 credits) | ||
| PED 354 & Lab Adapted Physical Education | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 371 & Lab Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education |
(3 credits) | ||
| HHP 235 Kinesiology | (3 credits) | ||
| 5. | Health Education courses: (10 courses) | (34 credits) | |
| HED 120 Foundations of Health Education | (4 credits) | ||
| HED 205 Wellness & Fitness | (3 credits) | ||
| HED 220 Healthy Behaviors | (3 credits) | ||
| HED 221 Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid & Aquatic | (3 credits) | ||
| HED 320 Disease and Illness | (3 credits) | ||
| HED 337 Exercise Principles & Applications | (3 credits) | ||
| HED 420 School Health | (4 credits) | ||
| HED 461 Health Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| BIO 107 & Lab Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
(4 credits) | ||
| BIO 108 & Lab Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
(4 credits) | ||
| 6. | Pedagogical Core: (8 courses) | (27 credits) | |
| EDE 100 Human Growth and Development: Birth-Childhood OR EDS 101 Human Growth and Development: MC -Adolescence |
(3 credits) | ||
| EDU 250 Foundations of Education | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 241 & Lab Methods of Teaching Physical Education |
(3 credits) | ||
| PED 441 & Lab Methods of Teaching Physical Education: Adolescence |
(3 credits) | ||
| PED 450 Student Teaching: Childhood | (12 credits) | ||
| EDU 451 Child Abuse Seminar | (0 credits) | ||
| EDU 452 Prevention of School Violence Seminar |
(0 credits) | ||
| PED 470 Student Teaching Seminar | (1 credits) | ||
| Total | (42 courses) | (129 credits) | |
Recommended Schedule:
| Fall | Spring | ||||
| Freshman Year | |||||
| ENG 101 | 3 credits | ENG 102 | 3 credits | ||
| BIO 107 & lab | 4 credits | BIO 108 & lab | 4 credits | ||
| PED 105/106 or 206 | 3 credits | PED 105/106 or 206 | 3 credits | ||
| PED 150 and HED 135 or HED 120 |
3 credits | PED 150 and HED 135 or HED 120 |
3 credits | ||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | ||
| Total | 16 credits | Total | 16 credits | ||
| Sophomore Year | |||||
| RST 101 OR PHI 101 | 3 credits | RST 101 OR PHI 101 | 3 credits | ||
| HED 205 or 220 | 3 credits | HED 205 or 220 | 3 credits | ||
| PED 207 or PED 211 | 3 credits | PED 207 or PED 211 | 3 credits | ||
| PED 216 OR PED 305 | 3 credits | PED 216 OR PED 305 | 3 credits | ||
| EDE 100/EDS 101 OR EDU 250 |
3 credits | EDE 100/EDS 101 OR EDU 250 |
3 credits | ||
| PED 241 OR AS | 3 credits | PED 241 OR AS | 3 credits | ||
| Total | 18 credits | Total | 18 credits | ||
| Junior Year | |||||
| HED 320 OR HED 337 | 3 credits | HED 320 OR HED 337 | 3 credits | ||
| HED 221 OR PED 351/381 | 3 credits | HED 221 OR PED 351/381 | 3 credits | ||
| PED 354 OR PED 371 | 3 credits | PED 354 OR PED 371 | 3 credits | ||
| HHP 235 OR AS | 3 credits | HHP 235 OR AS | 3 credits | ||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | ||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | ||
| Senior Year | |||||
| AS | 3 credits | PED 450 | 12 credits | ||
| PED 441 | 3 credits | PED 470 | 1 credits | ||
| PED 461 | 3 credits | PED 451 | 0 credits | ||
| PED 420 | 3 credits | PED 452 | 0 credits | ||
| AS | 3 credits | ||||
| AS | 3 credits | ||||
| Total | 18 credits | Total | 13 credits | ||
| Total | 129 credits |
Physical Education Teacher Certification Curriculum
| 1. | ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (4 courses) | (12 credits) | |
| 2. | One course each from areas III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (except from AS II)1. Choose 3 other AS but not more than one from any area. (6 courses) |
(18-19 credits) | |
| 3. | Area Studies: Choose three AS. One each from among III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (3 courses) |
(9-10 credits) | |
| 4. | Physical Education courses: (19 courses) | (35 credits) | |
| PED 105 Individual Games | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 106 or 206 Team Games I or II | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 150 Foundations of Physical Education and HED 135 Technology in Health |
(3 credits) | ||
| HED 205 Wellness & Fitness | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 207 Dance & Recreational Activities | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 211 Movement Education | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 216 Gymnastic & Rhythmic Activities | |||
| HED 221 Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, Aquatic | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 305 Outdoor Curriculum & Cooperative Activities |
(3 credits) | ||
| PED 351 Coaching Theory & Techniques | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 354 & Lab Adapted Physical Education | (3 credits) | ||
| HED 461 Health Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 371 & Lab Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education |
(3 credits) | ||
| PED 381 or Elective Motor Behavior | (3 credits) | ||
| BIO 107 & Lab Human Anatomy & Physiology I | (4 credits) | ||
| BIO 108 & Lab Human Anatomy & Physiology II | (4 credits) | ||
| HHP 235 Kinesiology | (3 credits) | ||
| HED 337 Exercise Principles | (3 credits) | ||
| Physical Education / Health Elective | (3 credits) | ||
| 5. | Pedagogical Core: (8 courses) | (27 credits) | |
| EDE 100 or EDS 101 Human Growth & Development Childhood or Adolescence |
(3 credits) | ||
| EDU 250 Foundations of Education | (3 credits) | ||
| PED 241 & Lab Methods of Teaching Physical Education |
(3 credits) | ||
| PED 441 & Lab Methods of Teaching Physical Education: Adolescence |
(3 credits) | ||
| PED 450 PE/Health | (12 credits) | ||
| PED 470 Student Teaching Seminar | (1 credits) | ||
| PED 451 Child Abuse Seminar | (0 credits) | ||
| PED 452 Prevention of School Violence Workshop |
(0 credits) | ||
| Total | (40 courses) | (123 credits) | |
Recommended Schedule:
| Fall | Spring | ||||
| Freshman Year | |||||
| ENG 101 BIO 107 & lab PED 150/106 or 206 PED 150 & 135 or HED 120 AS |
3 credits 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits |
ENG 102 BIO 108 & lab PED 105/106 or 206 PED 150 and 135 or HED 120 AS |
3 credits 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits | ||
| Total | 16 credits | Total | 16 credits | ||
| Sophomore Year | |||||
| RST 101 OR PHI 101 PED 207 or PED 211 EDU 250 or HHP 235 AS EDE 100/EDU 101 OR PED 241 & LAB AS |
3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits |
RST 101 OR PHI 101 PED 207 or PED 211 EDU 250 or HHP 235 AS EDE 100/EDU 101 OR PED 241 & LAB |
3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits | ||
| Total | 18 credits | Total | 15 credits | ||
| Junior Year | |||||
| PED 321 OR PED 351 PED 354 & LAB OR HED 461 PED 216 OR PED 305 AS AS |
3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits |
PED 321 OR PED 351 PED 354 & LAB OR HED 461 PED 216 OR PED 305 AS AS |
3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits | ||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | ||
| Senior Year | |||||
| PED 371 & LAB PED 381 PED 441 & LAB AS PE/Health Elective |
3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits |
PED 450 PED 470 PED 451 PED 452 |
12 credits 1 credits 0 credits 0 credits | ||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 13 credits | ||
| Total | 123 credits |
Non-Teaching Minors
The physical education major may wish to pursue a career other than teaching. Several options are available to prepare candidates for professional careers or graduate training. Candidates may obtain a non-teaching, bachelor of science degree in physical education; a bachelor of science degree in physical education with a minor in sport psychology or a concentration in sport administration. In each program the candidate must combine the elected minor or concentration with the 12 courses in the Physical Education Core. Students in the non-teaching options follow the regular Canisius College Core Curriculum and Area Studies
requirements. Specific details may be found on the Degree Requirement Summary forms (DRS) dated 4/2005.
Physical Education Core
| HED 120 Foundations of Health Education | (3 credits) | |
| PED 150 & HED 135 Foundations of Physical Education and Health Technology |
(3 credits) | |
| HED 205 Wellness & Fitness | (3 credits) | |
| HHP 235 Kinesiology (prereq. BIO 101) | (3 credits) | |
| PED 281 Foundations of Sport Management or PED 481 Foundations of Sport Marketing |
(3 credits) | |
| HED 337 Exercise Principles | (3 credits) | |
| PED 354 & Lab Adapted Physical Education | (3 credits) | |
| PED 371 & Lab Measurement & Evaluation | (3 credits) | |
| PED 381 Motor Behavior | (3 credits) | |
| HED 461 Health Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| BIO 107 & Lab Human Anatomy & Physiology I | (4 credits) | |
| BIO 108 & Lab Human Anatomy & Physiology II | (4 credits) | |
| Total (12 courses) | (38 credits) | |
The sports psychology minor provides students interested in psychology and physical education with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of sport, physical activity, health psychology, exercise psychology or coaching. The minor ideally prepares the student for careers in coaching or sport psychology. Candidates may seek advisement from either the Psychology Department or the Department of Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies. Candidates must complete the Physical Education Core listed above and the sport psychology minor courses listed below.
Concentrations
Candidates may obtain a bachelor of science degree in physical education (non-teaching) by completed the Physical Education Core courses, and will also obtain a sport administration concentration by completed the sport administration courses listed below.
Physical Education/Sport Administration Concentration:
| MAT 105 Linear Algebra | (3 credits) | |
| MAT 131 Statistics & Computers | (3 credits) | |
| ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics | (3 credits) | |
| ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics | (3 credits) | |
| MGT 101 Management of Organizations | (3 credits) | |
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | (3 credits) | |
| ACC 202 Managerial Accounting | (3 credits) | |
| ISB 101 Management Technology | (3 credits) | |
| Total (10 courses) | (24 credits)3 | |
PED for Physical Education, HED for Health Education
PED Individual Games 3 credits
Lecture and laboratory. Skills, teaching methods, resource units, evaluative instruments and teaching aids for a series of individual games and activities including tennis, badminton, golf, archery, pickle-ball, yoga, pilates and self-defense. Fall/Spring
PED 106 Team Games I 3 credits
Lecture and laboratory. Skills, teaching methods, teaching aids, evaluative instruments and authentic assessment rubrics for a series of field and court games including soccer, football, volleyball, lacrosse, basketball and a unit in international games. Fall/Spring
HED 120 Principles & Foundations of Health Education and Lab 3 credits
Examination of historical, current and future direction of health education and health promotion. Consideration of the influence of culture, media and technology in making decisions about personal and community health issues. Theoretical models for behavior change and analyzing how cultural beliefs influence health and wellness. Recognizing safe and healthy environments and demonstrating advocacy skills. 25 hours of field placement required. Fall/Spring
HED 135 Technology and Health 0 credits
The course will provide practical applications of computer software to the classroom and laboratory settings. Includes hand-held computer assessment. Prerequisite: This computer and technology course must be taken in conjunction with PED 150. Fall/Spring
PED 150 Foundations of Physical Education 3 credits
Physical education as a field of study. Historical review. Rationale and purpose. Methods of movement description. Meanings inherent in sport experience. Organization and administration of school programs. Development of electronic candidate portfolio. Prerequisite: must co-register with HED 135. Fall/Spring
PED 205 Wellness and Fitness 3 credits
Lecture and laboratory. Skills, teaching methods, resource units, evaluative instruments, teaching aids, leading to an overall understanding of the principles of health and wellness. Focus on physical fitness testing for childhood, childhood obesity and the development of a personal fitness program. Fall/Spring
PED 206 Team Games II 3 credits
Lecture and laboratory. Skills, teaching methods and resource units for a series of games. Fall/Spring
PED 207 Dance and Recreational Activities 3 credits
This skill sequence includes activities such as games of low organization, table tennis, bowling, pool, and a unit in contemporary dance forms. Fall/Spring
PED 211 Movement Education 3 credits
Conceptual bases and practical applications of movement education, perceptual-motor development and rhythmic activities. Fall/Spring
PED 216 Gymnastics & Rhythmic Activities 3 credits
Apparatus and tumbling skills. Teaching methods, resource units, evaluative techniques, and safety procedures in assisting individual performers. Survey of various dances and rhythmic activities. Fall/Spring
HED 220 Healthy Behaviors 3 credits
Examines health determinants and the effects on all seven dimensions of health. Assessment of personal lifestyle behaviors and factors influencing current and relevant health issues. Emphasis on personal behavior modification to practice health-enhancing behaviors and to reduce health risks. Guidelines for healthy practices related to nutrition, mental health, cancer prevention, HIV/STD’s, cardiovascular disease, stress management, sexuality, physical fitness, drugs and alcohol and relationships. Establishes foundation for living healthy and productive lives. Fall/Spring
HED 221 Lifeguard, C.P.R., First Aid and Aquatic 3 credits
Knowledge, skill techniques and appreciations necessary to meet certification requirements of the American Red Cross. Prerequisite: Department swimming test and completion of departmental recommendation. Fall/Spring
HED 461 Health Psychology 3 credits
Psychological aspects of healthy living related to sports, exercise and lifestyle. Stress and relaxation techniques, controlled breathing and holistic benefits of health are discussed, leading to an improved quality of life for athletes. Fall/Spring
PED 241 Methods of Teaching PE/Health and Lab: Birth - Childhood
3 credits
Development, implementation and integration of a physical education program; teaching strategies geared to the elementary level classroom with emphasis on
PED 281 / 481 Foundations of Sport Management/ Sport Marketing
3 credits
Administrative leadership of health, physical education, recreation and athletic programs. Nature and philosophy of administration as related to problems and practices of public school administration. Fall/Spring
PED 305 Outdoor Curriculum & Cooperative Activities 3 credits
Philosophy, teaching methods, programming and safety management. Activities may include initiatives, new games, problem solving, trust activities, ropes course, cycling, mountain biking, rock climbing, repelling, cross-country skiing and others. Fall/Spring
HED 320 Disease & Illness 3 credits
Overview of humanity’s triumphs and failures in the ongoing fight of illness and disease. Explores history of disease, current health issues and trends to determine outlook for emerging health concerns of the future. Examines various models of disease to explain disease agents and route of transmission throughout the body’s systems. Analysis of disease occurrence, predisposing factors, body’s immune response, symptoms, prevention, treatment and control. Fall/Spring
PED 351 Coaching Theory and Techniques 3 credits
Principles of effective coaching, including the role of the coach, practice planning, leadership theory, sports psychology and teaching motor skills. Spring Only
PED 354 & Lab Adapted Physical Education 3 credits
Field-centered approach to development of physical-education programs for the disabled. Concurrent observation and participation in program for the disabled. Includes non-credit lab. For special populations. Prerequisites: BIO 107-108. Fall/Spring
PED 371 & Lab Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
3 credits
Lectures, laboratory, and field experience in the development, application and evaluation of tests. Use and interpretation of statistical techniques. Research in physical education. Focus on the evaluation of the State standards and authentic assessments and NASPE guidelines. 30 hour field experience required. Fall/Spring
PED 381 Motor Behavior 3 credits
HED 420 School Health 3 credits
Explores the most prevalent health and safety issues of school-aged children and youth. Risk factors and resiliency related are examined at individual, classroom, school, family and community levels. At-risk issues such as substance abuse, teen pregnancy, delinquency, violence, dropping out of school, child and teen suicide, child abuse are addressed. Prospective teachers learn strategies for a safe and healthy classroom and school environment. 25 hour field experience required. Fall/Spring
PED 441 & Lab Methods of Teaching PE/Health: Adolescence 3 credits
Development, implementation and integration of a physical education program; teaching strategies geared to the secondary level classroom with emphasis on
PED 450 Student Teaching PE/Health: Childhood and Adolescence
12 credits
Seven-week student teaching experience in an elementary school, Grades 1-6, and in a high school, Grades 7-12, culminating the preparation for teacher certification. Grade: Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: Completion of all other course requirements and department approval; 2.5 G.P.A. in all major courses. Fall/Spring
PED 470 Student Teaching Health/PE Seminar 1 credit
Six full days during the student teaching semester. Fall/Spring
EDU 451 Child Abuse Seminar 0 credits
Occurs during the Student Teaching Seminar. Required for NYS Teacher Certification. Fall/Spring
EDU 452 Prevention of School Violence Seminar 0 credits
Occurs during the Student Teaching Seminar. Required for NYS Teacher Certification. Fall/Spring
NOTE: PED 450, PED 470, EDU 451, EDU 452 must be registered together during the student teaching semester. This will count as a full semester of four courses, 13 credit hours.
PED 498 Internship 3 credits
Field-based experience in selected areas of physical education. Requires 120 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.Fall/Spring
PED 499 Independent Study 3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall/Spring
1 Area II is automatically fulfilled because this program is in the social sciences. Area I is fulfilled by the required natural science courses in this program.
2 An approved psychology course may be substituted with the program director’s permission.
3 Internship is highly recommended in place of a free elective.