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Physical Education and Kinesiology, B.S.

  • Overview
  • Admissions Requirements
  • Major
  • Accelerated Program
  • Learning Outcomes
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Degree Offered

  • Bachelor of Science

Nature of the Program

Physical Education and Kinesiology (PEK) program prepares students to teach, motivate, and shape the lives of Pre-K through adult learners in physical education, movement, wellness, and sport-based environments. The primary goal is to ensure our students understand the importance of and have the pedagogical skills to teach individuals to be physically literate or develop the ability to move with competence and confidence in a variety of different environments. Students can focus on physical education teaching certification where they will teach school physical education to individuals from preK-12th grades or students can focus on sport pedagogy and provide physical activity instruction to individuals across the developmental spectrum in commercial settings (i.e., YMCA, indoor and outdoor recreation centers/camps/resorts, fitness centers, campus recreation centers, aquatic centers, etc.). Students graduating in PEK are well prepared to deliver physical education and physical activity to individuals in school and community settings.

Program graduates are physical activity and wellness leaders in their school, communities, and states who promote healthy, active lifestyles for children and adults alike. The undergraduate PEK program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Admissions

Due to Covid-19 – Admission requirements may differ from what is listed on this page. Please review the most up-to-date program admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Kinesiology major.

B.S. Physical Education and Kinesiology 

Interested students are offered direct admission into the Physical Education and Kinesiology major.  Across the first 3 semesters, students must complete a series of tasks to meet Benchmark 1.  Specifically, students must: 

  • Earn a grade of C- or higher in PET 101, PET 124, PET 125, PET 175, PET 244, PET 276; 
  • Achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher;
  • Take the Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) exam and submit scores;
  • Earn ratings of "Acceptable" or better on the program's professionalism assessment;
  • Satisfy all other requirements related to school access and safety (e.g., background checks, TB testing, minors on campus training).

Students who received passing scores on the CORE exam [a score of 156 or higher on Reading (test number or CDT Code 5712); a score of 162 or higher on Writing (test number or CDT Code 5722), and a score of 150 or higher on Mathematics (test number or CDT Code 5732)] will be in the Physical Education Teaching track. Students who took the CORE exam but did not receive passing scores in all three sub-areas will be in the Sport Pedagogy track. Students in the Sport Pedagogy track can continue to take the CORE exam until they receive passing scores. If they do not attain passing scores, then they can complete the Sport Pedagogy track by taking PASS 300 and PASS 489 as well as complete up to 6 elective hours.  Students in both tracks must meet the requirements in Benchmark 2 by October 1st preceding the start of capstone experience in January.  Benchmark 2 requirements are:

  • Pass the Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) exam and submit scores;
  • Pass the Physical Education (5091) PRAXIS II exam and submit scores; and,
  • Complete and submit the WV Department of Education Student Teaching Permit.

Students in both tracks must meet Benchmark 3 before beginning coursework in the Capstone Experience.  Students must

  • Earn a grade of C- or higher in all PET and PASS courses;
  • Achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher; 
  • Earn ratings of "Acceptable" or better on the program's professionalism assessment; and,
  • Satisfy all other requirements related to school access and safety (e.g., background checks, TB testing, minors on campus training).

Accelerated B.S./M.S. Physical Education Teacher Education

Students must complete an internal application for admission to the accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) program. Students may apply for regular admission to the ABM in PETE in the fall semester following the completion of 60 credits. Only enrolled WVU PEK majors may be considered for regular admission to the program. Transfer students must complete at least 24 credit hours as degree-seeking students at WVU before applying. The minimum GPA requirement for regular admission is GPA of 3.0, with no provisional admissions allowed. Additional criteria include acceptable performance on the program's Professionalism Assessment used to monitor undergraduate student dispositions each semester and passing scores on the PRAXIS Core Exam.. Regular admission will not be offered to students with less than 2 semesters to complete the bachelor’s degree. The ABM in PETE is not available to students seeking a second (or subsequent) bachelor’s degree. Internal application is due by October 1 with program admissions decisions communicated by December 15. Applications will be reviewed by a three member work group (2 PETE faculty and 1 academic adviser) and presented to the program faculty for a final admissions decision.

Admission Requirements 2023-2024

The Admission Requirements above will be the same for the 2023-2024 Academic Year.

Major Code: 5508

General Education Foundations

Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement.

NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select.

General Education Foundations
F1 - Composition & Rhetoric3-6
ENGL 101
& ENGL 102
Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric
and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research
or ENGL 103
Accelerated Academic Writing
F2A/F2B - Science & Technology4-6
F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning3-4
F4 - Society & Connections3
F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past3
F6 - The Arts & Creativity3
F7 - Global Studies & Diversity3
F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree)9
Total Hours31-37

Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus.

Degree Requirements

University Requirements38
Physical Education and Kinesiology Major Requirements82
Total Hours120

University Requirements

General Education Foundations (GEF) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (31-37 Credits)
Outstanding GEF Requirements 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 828
PASS 191First-Year Seminar2
General Electives8
Total Hours38

Physical Education and Kinesiology Major Requirements

Foundations16
PET 101
Games in American Culture (GEF 5; C- or higher required)
PET 124
Human Body: Structure and Function (C- or higher required)
PET 125
Principles of Human Movement (C- or higher required)
PET 175
Motor Development (C- or higher required)
PET 244
Motor Learning and Performance (C- or higher required)
PET 276
Special Physical Education (C- or higher required)
PEK CORE Block *54
All students must earn a minimum grade of C- required in all PET and PASS CORE Block courses.
And all students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher each semester.
PET 228
Curriculum in Physical Education (Fulfills Writing and Communication Skills Requirement)
PET 233
Pedagogy Theory and Application
PET 346
Teaching Physical Activities 1
PET 347
Teaching Physical Activities 2
PET 349
Health-Optimizing Physical Education
PET 350
Teaching Primary Physical Education
PET 369
Teaching K-2 Physical Education
PET 379
Teaching 3-5 Physical Education
PET 441
Technology in Physical Education
PET 447
Teaching Physical Activities 3 (Fulfills Writing and Communication Skills)
PET 449
Teaching Physical Activities 4
PET 477
Adapted Physical Education Practicum
EXPH 365
Exercise Physiology 1
RDNG 422
Reading in the Content Areas
SPED 304
Special Education in Contemporary Society (GEF 4)
PASS 401
Foundations of Health Education
PASS 402
Core Concepts in Health Education
PASS 403
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation for Health Educators
Capstone Experience 12
Students complete one of the following tracks:
Track 1 Physical Education Teaching **
PET 487
Student Teaching: Elementary K-5 Physical Education
PET 488
Student Teaching: Secondary Physical Education
PET 489
Student Teaching Seminar
Track 2 Sport Pedagogy ****
PASS 300
Career Exploration in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
PASS 489
Capstone Experience in PASS
Electives
Total Hours82
*

 Must meet Benchmark 1 to take PEK CORE Block:

  1. Earn a grade of C- or higher required in PET 101, PET 124, PET 125, PET 167, PET 175, PET 244, PET 276.
  2. Achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  3. Earn ratings of "Acceptable" or better on the program professionalism assessment in PET 276.
  4. Satisfy all other requirements related to school access and safety (e.g., background checks, TB testing, minors on campus training).
**

 Must meet Benchmark 2 by October 1st of Secondary School block coursework in order to be eligible for Track 1 Physical Education Teaching for Capstone Experience:

  1. Pass all three sections of the Praxis I CORE exam and submit scores.
  2. Pass the Praxis II (5091) exam and submit passing scores.
  3. Complete and submit the WV Department of Education Student Teaching Permit.

Students in Track 1 are required to complete, submit, and pass the edTPA assessment to complete their teacher education program, and to be recommended to the state of West Virginia for certification.

***

 Must meet Benchmark 3 prior to enrolling in the Capstone Experience courses, students must:

  1. Earn a grade of C- or higher in all PET and PASS courses.
  2. Achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  3. Earn ratings of "Acceptable" or better on the program professionalism assessment across all Professional Block courses.
  4. Satisfy all other requirements related to school access and safety (e.g., background checks, TB testing, minors on campus training).
****

Students are permitted to substitute up to six hours of PET 491 in the Sport Pedagogy Capstone Track with approval from the PEK program.

Suggested Plan of Study

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
PET 1242PET 1252
ENGL 101 (GEF 1)3PET 1752
PET 101 (GEF 5)3GEF 33
GEF 63GEF 73
PASS 1912GEF 83
Elective2GEF 83
 15 16
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
PET 2442PET 2283
PET 2762PET 2334
ENGL 102 (GEF 1)3PET 3493
SPED 304 (GEF 4)3EXPH 3653
GEF 2B4PASS 4033
 14 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
PET 3502PET 3463
PET 3693PET 3473
PET 3793PET 4413
RDNG 4223PASS 4023
PASS 4013Minor or Electives4
Minor or Electives1 
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
PET 4473PET 487 or PASS 3005-3
PET 4493PET 488 or PASS 4895-3
PET 4773PET 489 (Or Electives)2
Minor or Electives4 
GEF 83 
 16 12
Total credit hours: 120

Recommendation for Teacher Certification

Students in Track 1 Physical Education Teaching must satisfy the following WV certification requirements for Physical Education, preK-adult. 

1. Students must pass the Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) and PRAXIS II (5091 exam) in physical education prior to student teaching.

2. Students are required to complete, submit, and pass the edTPA assessment to complete their teacher education program, and to be recommended to the state of West Virginia for certification.

Note.  Students interested in teaching in another state will need to meet their certification requirements.  The inclusion of School Health courses is designed to prepare students for certification in Health following receipt of their initial certification in Physical Education. 

Accelerated B.S./M.S. Physical Education Teacher Education Program

Students in this accelerated bachelor's to masters (ABM) program have the opportunity to concurrently complete their undergraduate degree in Physical Education and Kinesiology and their master's degree in Physical Education Teacher Education via an accelerated pathway. Students may apply for admission to this ABM in the fall semester following completion of a minimum 60 credits and/or at least three semesters of full-time coursework. Only enrolled WVU Physical Education and Kinesiology majors may be considered for admission to the program. Transfer students must complete at least 24 credit hours as degree-seeking students at WVU before applying. The minimum standard for admission is a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, with no provisional admissions allowed. Additional criteria include acceptable performance on the program's Professionalism Assessment used to monitor undergraduate student dispositions each semester and passing scores on the PRAXIS Core Exam.  Regular admission will not be offered to students with less than two semesters to complete the bachelor's degree. Students may apply using a Qualtrics application form that requires a resume and personal statement. Applications are due by October 15th with program admission decisions communicated by the end of the fall semester. Applications will be reviewed by an established ABM admissions work group.

Students in this ABM program must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout their enrollment in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Students in this ABM will complete all 30 credits of master's degree courses, 12 credits of which will count toward elective credit at the undergraduate level. Grades from selected courses (i.e., 12 credits) will be counted toward the students' GPA at both the bachelor's and master's degree levels for the purposes of determining satisfactory performance. Unless given specific permission by the Dean's Office, students admitted to this ABM program must maintain full-time continuous enrollment during fall and spring terms.  Enrollment requirements in the summer term include the completion of 6 credits at the graduate level across consecutive years. Students' eligibility to remain in this ABM program will be evaluated at the end of each semester. Students failing to meet program or University standards will be placed on program probation for no more than one semester, after which they will be terminated from the ABM program. Terminated students as well as students who choose not to continue the ABM program will be eligible to receive their bachelor's degree after completing the traditional bachelor's degree requirements.

Accelerated B.S./M.S. Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements

University Requirements30
Physical Education and Kinesiology Major Requirements82
M.S. Physical Educataion Teacher Education Degree Requirements26
Total Hours138

University Requirements

General Education Foundations (GEF) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (31-37 Credits)
Outstanding GEF Requirements 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 828
PASS 191First-Year Seminar1
General Electives1
Total Hours30

Physical Education and Kinesiology Major Requirements

Foundations16
PET 101
Games in American Culture (GEF 5; C- or higher required)
PET 124
Human Body: Structure and Function (C- or higher required)
PET 125
Principles of Human Movement (C- or higher required)
PET 167
Introduction to Physical Education (C- or higher required)
PET 175
Motor Development (C- or higher required)
PET 244
Motor Learning and Performance (C- or higher required)
PET 276
Special Physical Education (C- or higher required)
PEK CORE Block *54
All students must earn a minimum grade of C- required in all PET and PASS CORE Block courses.
And all students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher each semester.
PET 228
Curriculum in Physical Education (Fulfills Writing and Communication Skills Requirement)
PET 233
Pedagogy Theory and Application
PET 346
Teaching Physical Activities 1
PET 347
Teaching Physical Activities 2
PET 349
Health-Optimizing Physical Education
PET 350
Teaching Primary Physical Education
PET 369
Teaching K-2 Physical Education
PET 379
Teaching 3-5 Physical Education
PET 441
Technology in Physical Education
PET 447
Teaching Physical Activities 3 (Fulfills Writing and Communication Skills)
PET 449
Teaching Physical Activities 4
PET 477
Adapted Physical Education Practicum
EXPH 365
Exercise Physiology 1
RDNG 422
Reading in the Content Areas
SPED 304
Special Education in Contemporary Society (GEF 4)
PASS 401
Foundations of Health Education
PASS 402
Core Concepts in Health Education
PASS 403
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation for Health Educators
Capstone Experience 12
Students complete one of the following tracks:
Track 1 Physical Education Teaching **
PET 587
Student Teaching: K-5 Physical Education
PET 588
Student Teaching: 6-12 Physical Education
PET 589
Student Teaching Seminar
Track 2 Sport Pedagogy ****
PET 491
Professional Field Experience
Total Hours82

M.S. Physical Education Teacher Education Degree Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
PET 515Research Methodology in Physical Education3
PET 545Standards-Based Assessment in Physical Education3
PET 565Curriculum in Physical Education3
PET 573Instructional Technology in Sport and Physical Education2
Select one of the following:4
PET 574
& PET 577
Curriculum in Physical Education - Advanced Laboratory
and School Physical Activity and Technology - Advanced Laboratory
PET 575
& PET 576
Effective Teaching in Physical Education - Advanced Laboratory
and Motor Development for Special Populations - Advanced Laboratory
PET 581Motor Development in Special Populations3
PET 583Principles of Effective Teaching3
PET 580School Physical Activity3
PET 585Physical Education Supervision and Advocacy2
Total Hours26

Suggested Plan of Study

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
PET 1013PET 1252 
PET 1242PET 2442 
PET 1673GEF 33 
ENGL 101 (GEF 1)3GEF 73 
PASS 1911GEF 83 
GEF 63GEF 83 
 15 16
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours 
PET 1752PET 2283 
PET 2762PET 2334 
ENGL 102 (GEF 1)3PET 3493 
SPED 3043EXPH 3653 
GEF 24PASS 4033 
 14 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
PET 3502PET 3463PET 5453
PET 3693PET 3473PET 565 or 5813
PET 3793PET 4413PET 5732
RDNG 4223PASS 4023 
PASS 4013PET 576 or 5742 
Minor or Elective1PET 581 or 5653 
 15 17 8
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
PET 4473PET 587 or CI 4915PET 5153
PET 4493PET 588 or CI 4915PET 580 or 5833
PET 4773PET 589 or CI 4912PET 5852
PET 575 or 5772  
PET 583 or 5803  
GEF 83  
 17 12 8
Total credit hours: 138

Major Learning Outcomes

Physical Education and Kinesiology

The goal of the program is for students to possess the skills to teach, motivate, and shape the lives of preK to adult learners in physical education, movement, wellness, and sport-based environments.   

Standard 1: Content and Foundational Knowledge Physical education candidates demonstrate an understanding of common and specialized content, and scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery of an effective preK-12 physical education program.

Standard 2: Skillfulness and Health-Related Fitness Physical education candidates are physically literate individuals who can demonstrate skillful performance in physical education content areas and health-enhancing levels of fitness.

Standard 3: Planning and Implementation Physical education candidates apply content and foundational knowledge to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state and/or SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education through the effective use of resources, accommodations and/or modifications, technology and metacognitive strategies to address the diverse needs of all students.

Standard 4: Instructional Delivery and Management Physical education candidates engage students in meaningful learning experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills. They use communication, feedback, technology, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.

Standard 5: Assessment of Student Learning Physical education candidates select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor students’ progress and guide decision making related to instruction and learning.

Standard 6: Professional Responsibility Physical education candidates demonstrate behaviors essential to becoming effective professionals. They exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent practices; seek opportunities for continued professional development; and demonstrate knowledge of promotion/advocacy strategies for physical education and expanded physical activity opportunities that support the development of physically literate individuals.

Courses

PET 101. Games in American Culture. 3 Hours.

Examination of how the social history of a variety of American physical games has impacted their development and conversely how the games have impacted American society.

PET 124. Human Body: Structure and Function. 2 Hours.

Overview of the structure and function of the organ systems in the human body. Topics covered include the skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.

PET 125. Principles of Human Movement. 2 Hours.

PR: PET 124. This course is designed to introduce prospective physical educators to the principles of human movement. Pre-requisite(s) and/or co-requisite(s) may differ on regional campuses.

PET 167. Introduction to Physical Education. 3 Hours.

Overview of physical education teaching profession including careet opportunities, critical current issues/ trends, professional standards, and the professional organizations.

PET 175. Motor Development. 2 Hours.

To examine changes in human movement behavior across the lifespan, the processes that underline these changes, and the factors that contribute to those changes.

PET 228. Curriculum in Physical Education. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 101 and PET 124 and PET 125 and PET 167 and PET 175 and PET 244 and PET 276 and PR or CONC: PET 233 and PET 349 with a minimum grade of C- in all. Examination of curriculum and curriculum development; discussion of hidden curriculum issues in physical education.

PET 233. Pedagogy Theory and Application. 4 Hours.

PR: PET 101 and PET 124 and PET 125 and PET 167 and PET 175 and PET 244 and PET 276 and PR or CONC: PET 228 and PET 349 with a minimum grade of C- in all. Applied pedagogical theory, including assessment, planning, design, management, and delivery of instruction in physical education settings.

PET 244. Motor Learning and Performance. 2 Hours.

Introduction to principles related to teaching, learning, and performance of motor skills. Emphasizes the applicationi of knowledge to teaching and learning strategies for motor-skill acquisition.

PET 276. Special Physical Education. 2 Hours.

Examines motor developmental characteristics of various handicapped groups and emphasizes physical education role in remediating possible developmental deficiencies.

PET 293. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PET 324. Water Safety Instructorships. 2 Hours.

PR: Senior Lifesaving Certification. Teaching methods in swimming and water safety. Meet American Red Cross certification standards. Course completion carries eligibility for teaching swimming, lifesaving, and water safety.

PET 346. Teaching Physical Activities 1. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 350 and PET 369 and PET 379 and PR or CONC: PET 347 and PET 441 with a minimum grade of C- in all. Basic concepts and instructional techniques for teaching softball, floor hockey and flag football in public schools.

PET 347. Teaching Physical Activities 2. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 350 and PET 369 and PET 379 and PR or CONC: PET 346 and PET 441 with a minimum grade of C- in all. Basic concepts and instructional techniques for teaching soccer, basketball and volleyball in public schools.

PET 349. Health-Optimizing Physical Education. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 124 and PET 125 and PET 167 and PET 175 and PET 244 with a minimum grade of C- in all. Introduction to the foundations and components of health-related fitness, appropriate curriculum for K-12 programming, effective teaching principles, and assessment of physical activity and fitness.

PET 350. Teaching Primary Physical Education. 2 Hours.

PR: PET 124 and PET 125 and PET 167 and PET 175 and PET 244 with a minimum grade of C- in all. This course introduces prospective physical education teachers to the unique needs and characteristics of young children. Particular emphasis will be placed on developmentally appropriate practices, effective teaching practices and principles, and observation and assessment in movement education. Students participate in clinical laboratory experiences involving young children.

PET 355. Teaching Aquatics. 1 Hour.

Basic concepts and instructional techniques for teaching aquatics in public schools. (Activity.).

PET 369. Teaching K-2 Physical Education. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 228 and PET 233 and PET 349 and PR or CONC: PET 350 and PET 379 with a minimum grade of C- in all. This course enables teacher candidates to plan, organize and conduct physical education instruction for children in K-2. Special emphasis placed on interacting with developmentally appropriate lesson content, learning how to teach and assess student learning.

PET 379. Teaching 3-5 Physical Education. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 228 and PET 233 and PET 349 and PR or CONC: PET 350 and PET 369 with a minimum grade of C- in all. This course enables teacher candidates to plan, organize, and conduct physical education instruction for children in 3-5. Students learn how to interact with developmentally appropriate lesson content and how to teach and assess student learning.

PET 410. Laboratory in Pre-School Physical Education. 1-6 Hours.

Applied clinical experience in a physical activity program, which focuses on developing the motor skills of young children. Students can choose between land-based or water-based learning environments. Open to all majors.

PET 441. Technology in Physical Education. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 124 and PET 125 and PET 167 and PET 175 and PET 244 with a minimum grade of C- in all. Introduction to technology literacy with a focus on the effective use of technology in physical education settings. Application of technologies related to professional development, advocacy, planning and instruction, and assessment of student learning.

PET 447. Teaching Physical Activities 3. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 124 and PET 125 and PET 167 and PET 175 and PET 244 and PR or CONC: PET 449 with a minimum grade of C- in all. Basic concepts and instructional techniques for teaching pickleball, badminton, golf and disc games in public schools.

PET 449. Teaching Physical Activities 4. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 124 and PET 125 and PET 167 and PET 175 and PET 244 and PR or CONC: PET 447 with a minimum grade of C- in all. Basic concepts and instructional techniques for teaching aquatics, fitness, and dance in public schools.

PET 452. Teaching Outdoor Leisure Pursuits. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts and instructional techniques for teaching backpacking, orienteering, cycling, and leisure aquatic activities in public schools.

PET 477. Adapted Physical Education Practicum. 3 Hours.

PR: PET 346 and PET 347 and PET 441 and PR or CONC: PET 447 and PET 449 with a minimum grade of C- in all. A supervised practice teaching experience in adapted physical education.

PET 487. Student Teaching: Elementary K-5 Physical Education. 5 Hours.

PR or CONC: PET 488 and PET 489 with a minimum grade of C- in each. A final, school-based practice teaching experience in elementary schools.

PET 488. Student Teaching: Secondary Physical Education. 5 Hours.

PR or CONC: PET 487 and PET 489 with a minimum grade of C-. A final, school-based practice teaching experience in secondary schools.

PET 489. Student Teaching Seminar. 2 Hours.

CoReq: PET 487 and PET 488. Discussions to enhance communication concerning the program's student teaching and stimulate critical thinking about the student teaching experience. (Seminar.).

PET 490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

PET 491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

PET 492. Directed Study. 1-3 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

PET 493. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PET 494. Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR:Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

PET 495. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

PET 496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent.

PET 498. Honors. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Students in Honors Program and consent by the honors director. Independent reading, study or research.

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