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BACHELOR OF Science IN Health/Physical Education (K-12)
First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year
Recommended Degree Pathway for Health/Physical Education (K-12)
The recommended degree path outlines a sample course plan towards graduating in four years. The path suggests taking courses in specific semesters, but there may be semesters when a course is not offered. Consult your advisor for your official degree planning. This degree path is based on the 2011-2012 university catalog. Please click here for the catalog 2009-2010.
Please be advised that in order to graduate in four years individuals must successfully complete a minimum of 15 to 18 credit hours per semester.
* Application for admission to the Teacher Education Program must be completed prior to the Junior Year.
Fall Semester
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| FRS 1000 | Freshman Seminar (1) | |
| ENG 1050 | Composition I | GE required course |
| General Education | ||
| General Education | ||
| General Education | ||
| General Education | ||
| PED 1380 | Rhythms and Dance (1) | GE and Specialty Area Courses |
Spring Semester
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1060 | Composition II | GE required course; Prerequisite: ENG 1050 |
| General Education | ||
| General Education | ||
| General Education | ||
| General Education | ||
| PED 1010 | Wellness and Fitness (1) | Specialty Area Course |
| PED 2000 | Motor Learning and Development (1) | Specialty Area Course |
Fall Semester
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| General Education | ||
| General Education | ||
| General Education | ||
| Coaching Course (1) | Specialty Area Course | |
| PED 2070 | Technology Applications in HPER (1) | Specialty Area Course |
| EPC 2010 | Technology Applications for Teachers (2) | Ed Preparation Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA |
| EPC 2020 | Introduction to Education, Ethics, and Professionalism (1) | Ed Preparation Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA. |
Spring Semester
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| EPC 2030 | Educator Preparation for 21st Century Schools (2) | Ed Preparation Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA |
| EPC 2040 | Introduction to Exceptional, Diverse, and At-Risk Students | Ed Preparation Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA. |
| EPC 3010 | The Psychology of Learning and Development (2) | Ed Preparation Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA |
| PED 3000 | Health/PE Activities for Grades K 3 (2) | Content Pedagogy Requirement |
| PED 3120 | PE and Sport in Contemporary Society | Also SOC 3120; Specialty Area Course |
| Coaching Course (1) | Specialty Area Course | |
| HLTH 1060 | Safety and First Aid (1) | Specialty Area Course |
| Apply for the Teacher Education and Teacher Education Interview | ||
Coaching Courses: PED 3500, PED 3510, PED 3520, PED 3530, PED 3540, PED 3550, PED 3560, PED 3640, PED 3660. These courses are required for the degree and can be taken during any semester.
Fall Semester
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| PED 3170 | Health/PE Activities for Grades 4-6 (2) | Content Pedagogy Requirement |
| PED 3480 | Kinesiology | Specialty Area Course |
| HLTH 3300 | Health Promotion and Fitness Skills | Specialty Area Course |
| PED 2040 | Adaptive Physical Education (1) | Specialty Area Course |
| PED 2060 | Nutrition (1) | Also HLTH 2060; Specialty Area Course |
| EPC 3020 | Curriculum, Assessment, and Research on Teaching (2) | Ed Preparation Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA |
| EPC 3030 | Reading Strategies for the 21st Century | Ed Preparation Core; Prerequisite: 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA |
Spring Semester
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| PED 3175 | Health/PE Activities in Grades 7-9 (2) | Content Pedagogy Requirement |
| PED 3490 | Anatomy and Physiology | Specialty Area Course |
| PED 4120 | Exercise Physiology | Specialty Area Course |
| PED 4150 | Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics | Specialty Area Course |
| HLTH 3650 | Epidemiology of Human Diseases | Specialty Area Course |
| General Education PED (1) | GE required course |
Fall Semester
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| PED 4240 | Tests and Measurement in Physical Education | Specialty Area Course |
| HLTH 4700 | Planning, Administration, and Evaluation of Programs | Specialty Area Course |
| HLTH 4100 | Health and Fitness Behavior Changes | Specialty Area Course |
| HLTH 3770 | Drugs, Society, and Behavior | Prerequisite: SOC 1020 or permission of instructor; Specialty Area Course |
| PED 3020 | Health/PE Activities in Grades 10 12 (2) | Major required course |
Spring Semester
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| EDN 4490 | Internship (9) | Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program |
| PED 4040 | Classroom Discipline (1) | Content Pedagogy Requirement |
| PED 4060 | Health/PE Teaching Seminar (2) | Content Pedagogy Requirement |
Updated: Thursday, November 11, 2010
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Contact:
- Dr. Denny Scruton
Assistant Professor, PE Curriculum Coordinator
Office: Jones Center, Room 1191
Phone: 910.521.6342
Email: denny.scruton
@uncp.edu
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