Physical Education Teaching

Note: This page is designed to assist students, faculty, and advisors by providing degree requirements and recommendations in an easy-to-use format. The course catalogue remains the official source of degree requirements -- please report any discrepancies with this page to the department chair.  

Students completing the required kinesiology coursework, as well as coursework required for a major in secondary or elementary education, may apply to the State of Iowa for teaching licensure. Courses included for licensure present students with intellectually challenging experiences, as well as 30 hours of practicum experience within area public school physical education programs, thus allowing students to apply their teaching philosophies and methodology in real-world settings.

Major Requirements for Physical Education Teaching Concentration

Eleven course credits, including:

• Foundations of Physical Education (111)*
• Exercise Psychology (206)*
• Systems Physiology (207)*
• Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (237)*
• Anatomical Kinesiology (309)*
• Methods for Individual Sports and Lifetime Activities (311)**
• Methods for Team and Dual Sports (318)**
• Elementary Physical Education Methods (324)* OR
  Physical Education Methods for Secondary Schools (331)*
• Adaptive Physical Education (327)*
• Motor Learning (334)*
• Statistical Methods I (INT 201 )*

NOTES:

• KIN 324 is required for students seeking K-6 certification.
• KIN 331 is required for those seeking 7-12 certification.
• In addition to the foregoing requirements, prospective teachers must also apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (before December 1 of their sophomore year) and complete a second major in elementary education or coursework leading to secondary certification. Students who do not complete KIN 324 or 331 and the requirements of the Teacher Education Program may complete a major in Kinesiology by completing the other course requirements as specified in this paragraph. Prospective teachers should request a current list of the specific course requirements from the Education Office.
• * Must be completed prior to student teaching. 
• ** At least one must be completed prior to student teaching.

Recommended Course Sequence

** All teaching majors should also consult the Education Department for additional specific requirements concerning courses, application and test deadlines.