Physical Education (Teaching) (PET) - BT Major

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49 S.H. (no minor required)

2.75 GPA required.

Current certification required in CPR/First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, and Lifeguarding.

The Physical Education Teaching program’s major focus is to prepare teacher candidates to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a variety of physical education settings for K-12 learners. Students are required to meet the prescribed scores on the Minnesota Teaching Licensure Examination (MTLE), which include: basic skills, content, and pedagogy. Upon completion of the Physical Education Teaching program, students will have developed the skills necessary to obtain Minnesota teaching licensure.

Physical Education Teaching graduates are employed as K-12 educators in private and public schools. Students are encouraged to expand their career options by adding the following:

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Before a student is able to take Education courses needed for licensure, that student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit. This process is competitive as the number of students who can be admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades, passing the Basic Skills Exams and other measures. For more information on this Admission process, visit the Teacher Education Program Admissions page.

All Winona State University Teacher Education Licensure Programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

Required Courses (44 S.H.)

Content Courses (27 S.H.)

PESS 111 - Fundamentals of Movement (3 S.H.)
PESS 114 - Fundamentals of Adventure Education (3 S.H.)
PESS 151 - Fundamentals of Rhythms & Dance (3 S.H.)
PESS 152 - Fundamentals of Games Education (3 S.H.)
PESS 161 - Fundamentals of Aquatics & Outdoor Activities (3 S.H.)
PESS 162 - Fundamentals of Specialized Skills (3 S.H.)
PESS 237 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education (3 S.H.)
PESS 251 - Sports Science (3 S.H.)
PESS 300 - Motor Learning and Development (3 S.H.)

Methods Courses (17 S.H.)

Note

PESS 225, 303, 325, & 326 require prerequisites
PESS 403 is limited to seniors with major declared (preferably semester prior to student teaching)

Professional Education Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must complete all Professional Education Sequence courses in addition to content area courses. Refer to Teacher Education Licensure Programs for more information.

Note

EDFD 401 and 461 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 421 and 441 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 459 and 462 must be taken concurrently

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

◎ EDST 465 - Student Teaching - Senior High School K-12 Specialty (1-16 S.H.)

Developmental/Adapted Physical Education Licensure

Candidates seeking licensure in developmental/adapted physical education (D/APE) must:

Hold a baccalaureate degree and a valid teaching license in physical education (K-12) or be enrolled in the physical education teaching major.
Complete nine semester hours of core skills area requirements in special education:
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3)
SPED 405 - Student Management Systems (3)
SPED 420 - Special Education Administrative Procedures (3)
Complete the physical education teacher preparation program, which consists of 50 semester hours.
Complete the D/APE licensure course requirements not included in the physical education major: PESS 331 - Perceptual Motor Development (2) and PESS 434 - Adapted Physical Education Practicum (4).

Developmental/adapted physical educators will be eligible for licensure in the State of Minnesota when the preceding process is implemented. Practicing teachers may request that their teaching experience and preparation in D/APE be evaluated and credited. Teachers will be asked to complete evaluation forms, documenting their teaching experience and preparation in D/APE. The candidate will be expected to file a formal application with the WSU Office of Admissions and to schedule a consultation regarding deficiencies or additional requirements needed prior to receiving licensure certification. For additional information, candidates should contact Physical Education & Sport Science, Memorial Hall 122, Winona State University, Winona, MN 55987.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement