
Physical Education (BA) Teaching Certification (K-12)
Saint Charles, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 9,550 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
You can pursue your teaching certification in physical education by earning a Bachelor of Arts in physical education with K-12 certification.
The BA in physical education with K-12 education certification requires 69-70 credit hours. You will study the physiology of exercise, biomechanics, coaching, and more in courses designed to prepare you for the rigors of teaching in the K-12 environment.
The physical education faculty at Lindenwood University is comprised of certified professionals who are instructors, mentors, and academic advisers who will pass their years of knowledge and experience to you. The smaller class sizes and easy accessibility to instructors at Lindenwood make for an excellent learning environment where you can excel and succeed.
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Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
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Curriculum
This major is only obtainable as part of education certification preparation (Grades K-12). It is not obtainable as a stand-alone program.
Education (grades K-12) Minor Coursework
37 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- EDU 11110 Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences
- EDU 20200 Psychology of Teaching and Learning
- EDU 21501 Teacher Education Seminar I
- EDU 30710 Content Literacy for Diverse Learners
- EDU 32100 Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology
- EDU 34100 Education of the Exceptional Child
- EDU 34310 Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences
- EDU 38700 Reading/Writing Across Curriculum
- EDU 40400 Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning
- EDU 41000 Student Teaching
Oral Communications Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- COM 10500 Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking
- COM 11000 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- SW 20000 Intercultural Communication
Students in secondary education (9-12) and (K-12) certification programs must officially declare a minor in either secondary education (9-12) or education (K-12) in order to be recognized for the additional educational coursework completed.
Content Area Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- EDU 34000 Secondary Methods of Teaching Physical Education
Physical Education, BA
Major Coursework
- BSC 10000 Concepts in Biology
- EDU 32315 Methods of Elementary Physical Education
- EDU 32320 Methods of Intermediate Physical Education
- EDU 32500 Perceptual Motor Development
- EXS 24000 Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle
- EXS 31500 Physiology of Exercise
- EXS 32500/HS 54300 Biomechanics
- HFS 16000 First Aid/CPR/Sport Injuries
- HFS 20800 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
- HFS 20500 Fitness and Wellness Concepts
- HFS 22000 Motor Learning and Rhythmic Activity
- HFS 30500 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
- HFS 40000 Adapted Physical Education
- PE 15000 Foundations of Physical Education
- PE 33000 Psychological Aspects of Physical Education
- PSY 10000 Principles of Psychology
Human Anatomy and Physiology Coursework
4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 22700 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- HFS 20700 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Activity Coursework
At least 3 credit hours total of coursework in Team Sports, Life Sports, and Dance with at least one course in each category from the following options:
Team Sports Coursework
1 credit hour of coursework from the following options:
- PE 10000 Team Sports (Competitive Sports)
- PE 10100 Recreational Sports I
- PE 10200 Recreational Sports II
- PE 10300 Volleyball
- PE 10400 Softball
- PE 10500 Track and Field
- PE 10600 Flag Football
- PE 10700 Basketball
- PE 10800 Soccer
- PE 10900 Wrestling
- PE 11000 Golf
Lifetime Sports Coursework
1-3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PE 11200 Trap/Skeet Shooting
- PE 12000 Weight Lifting I
- PE 12100 Weight Lifting II
- PE 12200 Orienteering
- PE 12600 Aerobic Dance for PE Teachers
- PE 12700 Swimming I
- PE 12900 Lifeguarding
- PE 13000 Water Aerobics
- PE 13100 Bowling
- PE 13200 Lifetime Sports
- PE 13300 Tennis I
- PE 13400 Tennis II
- PE 13500 Badminton
- PE 13600 Scuba
- PE 13700 Archery
- PE 13800 Racquetball
- PE 13900 Pickleball
- PE 14000 Plyometrics
- PE 14100 Self-Defense I
- PE 14200 Cardiovascular Fitness
- PE 14300 Self-Defense II
- PE 14400 Camping
- PE 14500 Bicycling
- PE 14800 Hiking
- PE 14900 Canoeing
- PE 15100 Table Tennis
- PE 15200 Rappelling
- PE 15300 Officiating of Team Sports
- PE 15400 Billiards and Pool
- PE 15500 Swimming II
- PE 15600 Fencing
- PE 15700 Advanced Lifeguarding/Lifesaving
- PE 15800 Fishing and Fly Tying
- PE 15900 Advanced Fishing and Fly Tying
- PE 16100 Outdoor Education
- PE 20300 Adventure Education and Leadership
- PE 26200 Marathon Course
Dance Coursework
2-3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- DAN 10010Ballet I: Beginning Level
- DAN 10020 Contemporary I: Beginning Level
- DAN 10030 Jazz I: Beginning Level
- DAN 10040 Tap I: Beginning Level
- DAN 10100 Introduction to Dance
- DAN 17100 Dance as an Art
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