2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

Physical Education, B.S.: Physical Education and Health Teaching Certification Program P-12

Prof. Lisa Szekers, Program Coordinator
Physical Education and Health Teacher Certification
Contact Number: 908-737-0657
Email: szekerel@kean.edu

Degrees Offered:
BS Physical Education and Health Teaching Certification P-12

Additional certification requirements:
Students interested in obtaining a certification upon degree conferral must submit a separate application. Please visit the Office of Teacher Certification for information regarding those instructions and the NJ Department of Education for information regarding the requirements specific to the respective certification.

Program Accreditation:
NASPE National Association of Sport and Physical Education

Admissions Requirements:
Students are “intended” majors when they get accepted into Kean University.

Start terms:
This program offers a rolling admission process. Students can apply for declared status at any time.

Declaration Requirements:
In order to become a declared Physical Education and Health Teaching Certification

Major the following criteria must be met:

  • Complete an application to the major
  • Physical Examination including Blood work
  • 65 Hour Leadership Requirement
  • Departmental interview
  • Evidence of a 3.0 or Higher Kean GPA
  • Completion of PED 2800 with a B- or better
  • Achieved acceptable levels of proficiency in ECG 1030 and COMM 1402 with a C or Better
  • Achieved an acceptable level of proficiency in MATH 1030 with a C or Better
  • Unofficial Transcript Printed off Kean wise indicating completion of Required Courses
  • Pass the Core Academic Skills for Educators, Reading, Writing and Math Praxis 1 Exam
Graduation Requirements:
  • Students must have a 3.0 GPA.
  • Students must pass Praxis 2 Content Knowledge in Health and Physical Education
  • Students must submit a complete edTPA portfolio and meet or exceed the state passing score
  • Successfully complete all clinical experiences and clinical practice
  • Meet qualifications for New Jersey Teaching Certification
Program Description:
The major in physical education and health teaching certification P-12 provides for professional preparation in specialization of teaching. The program is a comprehensive educational experience consisting of a strong academic schedule with over 700 hours of clinical experience/practice. Students selecting the teaching option will be eligible to apply for their New Jersey teacher certification which will allow them to work in a P-12 physical education and health classroom setting.


General Education Requirements 32

Foundations Requirements 13

GE 1000TRANSITION TO KEAN

1

OR

GE 3000TRANSFER TRANSITIONS

1

 

ENG 1030COLLEGE COMPOSITION

3

MATH 1010FOUNDATIONS OF MATH

3

COMM 1402COMMUNICATION AS CRITICAL CITIZENSHIP

3

GE 2022RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

3

GE 1000, GE 3000:University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).

Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements

Humanities 6

ENG 2403WORLD LITERATURE

3

Select one course from GE Hum

3

Social Sciences 6

HIST 1062WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS

3

PSY 1000GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

Science and Mathematics 7

MATH 1016STATISTICS

3

OR

MATH 1030PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATH

3

 

BIO 1000PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY

4

Additional Required Courses 10

Additional Requirements 10

PSY 2100CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

3

ID 2950TECHNOLOGY AND THE YOUNG CHILD

3

BIO 2402HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY & ANATOMY

4

Academic Major 75

Professional Education 31

Sophomore Level

PED 2800INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3

Junior Level

EDUC 3401LANGUAGE ARTS/READING IN K-12 SUBJECT AREA TEACHING

3

PED 3610CURR & PROGRAMMING IN ELEM PED

3

PED 3695PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLINICAL PRACTICE: PRE-PROFESSIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

EMSE 3903ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS

1

PED 3611CURR & PRGM:SEC ED/FITNESS-WE

3

PED 3696PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: PRE-PROFESSIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

3

PED 3691PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: PRE-PROFESSIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

1

Senior Level

PED 4600ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3

PED 4699STUDENT TEACHING, PHYS ED

9

Capstone Course 3

PED 4610INTRO TO ORG/ADM/SUPV OF PED

3

Academic Major Required 34

PED 1500INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR LEARNING

3

PED 2500INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICS

3

PED 3505KINESIOLOGY

3

EXSC 3510PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE

3

EXSC 3511PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE LAB

1

PED 3608INDIVIDUAL/DUAL SPORTS SKILLS & CONCEPT

3

PED 3609TEAM SPORTS SKILLS AND CONCEPTS

3

PED 4605ASSESSMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION,HEALTH AND DANCE

3

HED 3515WELLNESS

3

HED 3533METHODS AND MATERIALS OF HEALTH EDUCATION

3

HED3231FIRST AID DISASTER PREP INJ PR FIRST AID DIS PREP AND ACC/INJ PREV

3

OR

HED 3232EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER

3

HED 3110WELLNESS CONSIDERATIONS FOR AUTISM

3

Physical Education and Health Electives 6

HED 3000 or 4000 Choice

PED or HED Choice

Physical Activities 4

PED 1011STRENGTH FITNESS

1

PED 1020PERSONAL FITNESS

1

PED 1021PERSONAL FITNESS II

1

PED
Dance Choice

1

Total Credit Hours: 120