Physical Education with Teacher Certification Requirements
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Credit Hours: 81+
"PR" indicates a pre-requisite. "CO" indicates a co-requisite.
Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu for more information.
Required Courses
Human Physiology (4) PR: BIOL 111/111L, BIOL 112/112L |
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Human Anatomy (4) PR: BIOL 111/111L, BIOL 112/112L |
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Elementary Statistics (3) PR: MATH 101 or placement |
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Statistical Methods I (3) PR: Either MATH 111, 120 or instructor permission |
Physical Education Requirements
Introduction to Physical Education (cross-listed with EXSC 201) (3) PR: None |
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Personal & Community Health (3) PR: None |
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Kinesiology (3) PR: BIOL 202; EXSC 201 or PEHD 201 |
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Exercise Physiology (4) PR: BIOL 201; EXSC 201or PEHD 201 |
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Tests and Measurements (3) PR: PEHD 201, MATH 104 or 250 |
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Organizational & Administration of Physical Education (3) PR: EXSC 201 or PEHD 201; PEHD 352 or 452; senior standing |
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Basketball and Volleyball (2) PR: None |
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Badminton and Racquetball (2) PR: None |
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Lab Activities in Physical Education (2) PR: None |
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Analysis & Conduct of Lifetime Activities (3) PR: None |
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Analysis & Conduct of Team Sports (3) PR: None |
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Motor Learning and Development (3) PR: None |
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Dance and Rhythms (3) PR: None |
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Physical Education in Elementary Schools (3) PR: PEHD 201, PEHD 222 or PEHD 223, CO: PEHD 352L |
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Field Experience in Elementary Schools (1) CO: PEHD 352 |
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Physical Education for Middle/Secondary Schools (3) PR: PEHD 201, PEHD 352, CO: 452L |
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Field Experience in Middle/Secondary Schools (1) CO: PEHD 452 |
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Adapted Physical Education (3) PR: PEHD 352, 452; CO: PEHD 457L |
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Field Experience in Adapted Physical Education (1) CO: PEHD 457 |
Education Requirements
Foundations of Education (3) PR: Sophomore standing. |
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EDFS 303** |
Human Growth and Educational Process (3) PR: None |
Integrating Technology into Teaching (3) PR: None |
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Clinical Practice in Content Area (12) PR: Admission to a teacher education program and completion of all education requirements. |
Note: *EDFS 201 is prerequisite to all other education courses with a grade of C or better. **EDFS 303: Candidates who have received credit for PSYC 224 (previously listed as PSYC 311) prior to beginning a teacher education program should not take EDFS 303 (credit will not be awarded).
Notes:
- Declare a major in education in using Program of Study Management (POSM) in MyCharleston as soon as possible. You will be assigned a faculty advisor to work with you in planning your program.
- You should apply for admission (this is NOT declaring your major) to the Teacher Education Program the semester you are enrolled in EDFS 201 Foundations of Education. Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.50 and 60 earned credit hours.
- Passing score on the 3 components of the PRAXIS 1: Pre-Professional Skills Test (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) as designated by the South Carolina Department of Education OR qualifying SAT or ACT scores.
- Disposition forms from (a) a general education faculty member, (b) your EDFS 201 professor, and (c) someone who has observed you working with children.
- A grade of C or better in EDFS 201 Foundations of Education.
- Your admission process must be completed before beginning the professional program.
- Candidates interested in dual certification (e.g., elementary and early childhood, elementary and middle) must major in one area and take all of the Credit II courses in the additional certification area.
