Department of Education
Kinesiology and Exercise Studies

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING AND/OR COACHING

We are currently offering a program that prepares students to pursue secondary alternative teacher certification in physical education. Faculty are available to advise students on this process. We can also provide interested students with information on the requirements and competencies necessary for applying to graduate or physical therapy school. Requirements for graduate programs vary, and students are urged to consult closely with KES faculty as they develop their professional plans.

RECOMMENDED COURSES for SECONDARY ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION

EDUC 2001 Introduction to Teaching
EDUC 2203 Human Development
EDUC 3113 Psychology and Assessment
EDUC 4123 The Exceptional Child

CORE AREAS TO BE CERTIFIED

English
Math
Art
Science
Foreign Language (Spanish, French, German)
History
Government
Speech
Special Education

RECOMMENDED COURSES for PRE-PHYSCIAL THERAPY

Anatomy
Physiology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Statistics
Math
Zoology
Biology/Nursing
Medical Vocabulary