Physical Education Major - Physical Education (Grades K-12)
Requirements
UW-Superior education programs are approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to fulfill specific licensure requirements for the state of Wisconsin at the time of degree completion. Some requirements may unavoidably change as state requirements change; stay in close communication with your advisors throughout your program. If you seek licensure in a state other than Wisconsin, please see the UW-Superior Institutional Certification Office web page for further information and assistance.
63 Total Credits
The Physical Education Major, K-12 Licensure program, follows the teacher certification policies and guidelines established by the UW-Superior Teacher Education Program.
Students seeking K-12 teacher certification are required to take selected courses in Physical Education and Teacher Education in a prescribed sequence. It is critical the sequence be followed. Taking courses out of sequence or missing required courses can result in significant delay in completing degree requirements. See your advisor for information on the program requirements and a suggested four-year plan.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Activity Courses | ||
| HHP 150 | Invasion, Striking and Field Activities in PE | 2.00 |
| HHP 151 | Target, Net and Wall Activities in PE | 2.00 |
| HHP 152 | Invasion, Striking and Field Activities in PE II | 2.00 |
| HHP 153 | Target, Net and Wall Activities in PE II | 2.00 |
| HHP 133 | Social and Square Dance | 3.00 |
| HHP 205 | Intro to Strength & Flexibility Instruction | 1.00 |
| HHP 233 | Elementary School Human Performance Activities-Children's Games | 3.00 |
| HHP 235 | Children's Rhythms & Tumbling | 3.00 |
| Required Professional Theory Courses | ||
| HHP 252 | Introduction into Sports and Exercise Medicine | 2.00 |
| HHP 282 | Introduction to Physical Assessment and Exercise Evaluation | 2.00 |
| HHP 332 | Motor Learning | 3.00 |
| HHP 339 | Methods and Curriculum In Teaching Secondary Physical Education | 3.00 |
| HHP 340 | Organization and Administration of Human Performance, Health & Athletics | 3.00 |
| HHP 345 | Introduction to Adaptive Physical Education | 3.00 |
| HLTH 158 | Responding To Emergencies and Safety Education | 2.00 |
| HLTH 264 | Human Structure & Function I | 3.00 |
| HLTH 265 | Human Structure & Function II | 3.00 |
| HHP 362 | Kinesiology | 3.00 |
| HHP 363 | Exercise Physiology I | 3.00 |
| HHP 364 | Exercise Physiology II | 3.00 |
| HHP 435 | Methods and Curriculum in Teaching Elementary Physical Education | 3.00 |
| HHP 445 | Teaching Adaptive Physical Education | 2.00 |
| COAC 341 | Principles and Theory of Coaching | 2.00 |
| COAC 456 | Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology | 2.00 |
| HHP 497 | Senior Capstone Experience | 0.00 |
| Professional Education Required Courses | ||
| Teacher certification requirements, including student teaching/internship, are also in place for this major. | ||
| Orientation to Teacher Education (1 CREDIT) | ||
| Introduction to Education (3 CREDITS) | ||
| Multicultural Education (3 CREDITS) | ||
| Instructional and Assessment Strategies (3 CREDITS) | ||
| Teaching Experience Required Course | ||
| Student Teaching Residency (12 CREDITS) | ||
| Total Hours | 60.00 | |