Physical Education (Education)

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• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology; education option leading to a single subject teaching credential

Department Chair
Susan E. MacConnie, Ph.D. .

Department of Kinesiology & Recreation Administration
Forbes Complex 101
(707) 826-4538

The Program

Prepare to teach physical education in junior high school and high school. (For information on preliminary and professional clear teaching credentials, see Education. For information on the Adapted PE credential see Adapted Physical Education.)

Graduates also enter careers as intramural directors, health spa instructors, coaches, recreational directors, sports program directors, and camp directors.

In addition to core academic courses, students enroll in activity courses which help them develop fitness and performance skills. Humboldt's human performance laboratory offers modern equipment. Other facilities include two gymnasia, an indoor pool, an all-weather track, cross-country trails, a field house, weight room, and stadium.

Preparation

High school students should take the college preparatory track plus courses in computers, anatomy, and physiology. They also should participate in interscholastic sports during high school.

Requirements

Please note: Degree requirements listed here do not include professional education courses required for the credential. Students earning this degree may waive CSET assessments before entering the credential program.

Before applying to the single subject credential program, students must meet the prerequisite of 45 hours early field experience or enroll in SED 210/410 and complete EDUC 285 or equivalent.

PREREQUISITES TO THE CORE:
ZOOL 113 Human Physiology
ZOOL 374 Introduction to Human Anatomy

LOWER DIVISION CORE (4 units)

HED 115 First Aid/CPR
KINS 165 Foundations of Kinesiology

UPPER DIVISION CORE (4 units)

KINS 379 Exercise Physiology
KINS 380 Structural Kinesiology
KINS 474Psychology of Sport & Exercise
KINS 483 Evaluation Techniques in Kinesiology
KINS 484 Motor Development/Motor Learning
KINS 492 Senior Seminar in Kinesiology

CONCEPTS OF TEACHING (14 units)

KINS 311 Concepts of Teaching Aquatics
KINS 313 Concepts of Teaching Dance
KINS 315 Concepts of Teaching Dynamic Movement
KINS 317 Concepts of Teaching Fitness
KINS 319 Concepts of Teaching Individual Activities
KINS 321 Concepts of Teaching Recreational Activities
KINS 323 Concepts of Teaching Team Activities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (12 units)

KINS 276 Techniques in Athletic Training
KINS 378 Sport & Society
REC 320 Organization, Administration, Facility Planning

Take one course from the following to complete upper division requirements:
HED 231 Basic Human Nutrition
HED 342 Nutrition for Athletic Performance
HED 344 Weight Control
HED 388 Health-related Behavior Change
HED 390 Design and Implementation of HP Program
HED 392 Community & Population Health
HED 444 Worksite Health Promotion
KINS 425 Strength & Conditioning
KINS 447 Pharmacology & Ergogenic Aids
KINS 450 Exercise Testing
KINS 455 Exercise Prescription/Leadership
KINS 535 Assessment Techniques
KINS 577 Adapted Physical Education Program
REC 310 Recreation for Special Groups

EMPHASIS AREA

Select either a teaching emphasis or a coaching emphasis.

Teaching Emphasis (12 units*)
KINS 384 Curriculum & Instructional Strategies in Physical Education
KINS 385 Adapted Physical Education
KINS 475 Elementary School Physical Education
HED 405 School Health Programs

*To enter any state-approved credential program, a student must take:
EDUC 285 Technology Skills for Educators
SED 210 Early Field Experience
SED 410 Observation & Participation Seminar

Coaching Emphasis (11 units)
KINS 425 Strength & Conditioning
KINS 447 Pharmacology & Ergogenic Aids
KINS 486 Theory of Coaching
KINS 490 Practica

Core (24 units) + Option (38-39) = 62-63 total units

NOTE: Students should consult with their academic advisor each semester for recent curricular modifications.