Physical Education (Teaching) (PET) - BT Major

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44 credits (no minor required)

2.75 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

Physical Education Teaching Major Map

Documented current certification in CPR and First Aid required prior to or upon graduation.

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

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit before taking Professional Education courses. 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 Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Please contact your program academic advisor for the latest information about program requirements.

Criteria required before completing online application:

30 college level credits completed with no more than 4 credits of pass/no credit
Cumulative G.P.A. of at least ≥ 2.75 based on 30 most recent credits including all credits per semester
B grade or better in a 3-credit college level writing course (ENG 111 if taken at WSU)
B grade or better in a 3-credit college level speech course (CMST 191 or CMST 192 if taken at WSU)
C grade or better in a 3-credit college level math course (MATH 202 is required for Elementary and Early Childhood majors)
Early Clinical experience; clinical hours ≥ 15 hours: Complete 15 hours of experience working with children post high school graduation

PESS Required Courses (44 credits)

Content Courses (27 credits)

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

Methods Courses (17 credits)

PESS 195 - Foundations of Physical Education (2 credits)
PESS 225 - Planning, Instruction and Assessment in Physical/Adventure Education (3 credits)
PESS 303 - Fitness & Wellness Methods of Physical Education (3 credits)
PESS 325 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Methods in Elementary Physical Education (3 credits)
PESS 326 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Methods in Middle School-Secondary Physical Education (3 credits)
PESS 403 - Organization & Advocacy in Physical Education (3 credits)

Note

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

Professional Education Sequence (36 credits)

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.

✽ HERS 204 - Personal & Community Health (3 credits)
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
EDUC 429 - Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (3 credits)
EDFD 401 - Metacognitive Learner: K-12 and 5-12 (2 credits)
EDFD 421 - Classroom Management: K-12 and 5-12 (1 credit)
◆ EDFD 441 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: K-12 and 5-12 (3 credits)
△ EDFD 449 - Middle Level Schools (3 credits)
△ EDFD 459 - The Professional Educator (3 credits)
EDFD 461 - Multicultural Youth, Children, and Families: Part I: K-12 and 5-12 (2 credits)
EDFD 462 - Multicultural Youth, Children, and Families Part II (1 credit)

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 credits)

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

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 9 credits of core skills area requirements in special education:
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities
SPED 405 - Student Management Systems
◎ SPED 420 - Special Education Administrative Procedures
Complete the physical education teacher preparation program, which consists of 44 credits.
Complete the D/APE licensure course requirements not included in the physical education major below.

DAPE - PESS Required Courses (10 credits)

PESS 447 - Assessment Strategies in Adapted Physical Education (3 credits)
PESS 457 - Teaching Strategies in Adapted Physical Education (3 credits)
PESS 434 - Adapted Physical Education Practicum (2 credits)

Licensure

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 and schedule a consultation regarding deficiencies or additional requirements needed prior to receiving licensure certification. For additional information, candidates should contact the Physical Education & Sport Science department.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement