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 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 2403 | WORLD LITERATURE | 3 |
| Select one course from GE Hum | 3 |
Social Sciences 6
Science and Mathematics 7
Additional Required Courses 10
Additional Requirements 10
Academic Major 75
Professional Education 31
Sophomore Level
| PED 2800 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
Junior Level
| EDUC 3401 | LANGUAGE ARTS/READING IN K-12 SUBJECT AREA TEACHING | 3 |
| PED 3610 | CURR & PROGRAMMING IN ELEM PED | 3 |
| PED 3695 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLINICAL PRACTICE: PRE-PROFESSIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3 |
| EMSE 3903 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS | 1 |
| PED 3611 | CURR & PRGM:SEC ED/FITNESS-WE | 3 |
| PED 3696 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: PRE-PROFESSIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL | 3 |
| PED 3691 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: PRE-PROFESSIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL | 1 |
Senior Level
Capstone Course 3
Academic Major Required 34
| PED 1500 | INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR LEARNING | 3 |
| PED 2500 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICS | 3 |
| PED 3505 | KINESIOLOGY | 3 |
| EXSC 3510 | PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | 3 |
| EXSC 3511 | PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE LAB | 1 |
| PED 3608 | INDIVIDUAL/DUAL SPORTS SKILLS & CONCEPT | 3 |
| PED 3609 | TEAM SPORTS SKILLS AND CONCEPTS | 3 |
| PED 4605 | ASSESSMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION,HEALTH AND DANCE | 3 |
| HED 3515 | WELLNESS | 3 |
| HED 3533 | METHODS AND MATERIALS OF HEALTH EDUCATION | 3 |
| HED3231 | FIRST AID DISASTER PREP INJ PR FIRST AID DIS PREP AND ACC/INJ PREV | 3 |
| OR | |
| HED 3232 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER | 3 |
| HED 3110 | WELLNESS CONSIDERATIONS FOR AUTISM | 3 |
Physical Education and Health Electives 6
| HED 3000 or 4000 Choice | |
| PED or HED Choice | |
Physical Activities 4
Total Credit Hours: 120