The Sport Science and Physical Education Department (SSPE)
Physical Education Teaching Emphasis
(K-12 certification) – 46 credits (not including
credits in Education)
Students may obtain K-12 Teacher Certification in Physical Education. In
addition to completing departmental major requirements, students must make
formal application and complete an interview for admission to the Teacher
Education Program. The student is advised to become familiar with the
requirements in the
Physical Education Standards
The Physical Education Learning Goals are aligned with 2 sets of standards: The
ISU College of Education Core Standards and the Content Standards in Physical
Education of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE).
NASPE Content Standards in Physical Education
The NASPE Standards identify seven areas that include the following.
The student completing this program:
1. Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and
proficiency in a few movement forms;
2. Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of
motor skills;
3. Exhibits a physically active lifestyle; Achieves and maintains a
health-enhancing level of physical fitness;
4. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness;
5. Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity
settings;
6. Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in
physical activity settings; and
7. Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment,
challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Objective #1: To develop teaching skills in a variety of areas in
physical activities, athletics, and creative movement (19 credits)
Skills Component: 10 credits
P E 235 Activity Performance Techniques I
P E 236 Activity Performance Techniques II
P
E 237 Activity Performance Techniques III
One (1) Aquatics course
Methods Component: 9 credits
P E 357 Methods of Teaching
Elementary Physical Education
P E 437 Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
P E 435 Methods of Teaching Creative Movement
Objective #2: To acquire knowledge in the basic foundations of human activity (15 credits)
P E 300 Movement Theory and Motor Development
P E 301 Physiology of Exercise and Lab
P E 302 Biomechanics and Lab
P E 322 Psycho-Social Aspects of Human Activity
P E g494 Adapted Physical Activity
Objective #3: To understand and develop skills required for teaching physical education (6 credits)
P E 362 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education
P E g475 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport
Objective #4: To develop a well-rounded physical
educator who is marketable and well suited for positions in the public and
private sector (6 credits)
Certification and/or endorsement or professional development in at
least one area of your choice (i.e., Aerobics, Pilates, ASEP Coaching, Personal
Training, Water Aerobics, Water Safety Instructor, Wilderness First Aid, etc.).
The amount of credit applied towards the required 6 credits will be determined
from the total hours completed for the earned certification (with 15 contact
hours equal to 1 credit hour).
Required Professional Education Core:
EDUC 201 Development and Individual Differences
EDUC 204 Families, Communities, Culture
EDUC 301 Inquiring, Thinking, Knowing
EDUC 302 Motivation and Management
EDUC 309 Instructional Planning, Delivery, and Assessment
EDUC 311 Instructional Technology
EDUC 401 Language and Literacy
EDUC 402 Adaptations for Diversity
P E 495 Physical Education: Student Teaching Internship
TOTAL: 41 cr
Additional Approved courses:
ENGL 206 Creative Writing
MGT 101 Introduction to Business
P E 281 Practical Outdoor Skills
P E 473 Facilities Planning and Design
P E g485 Independent Problems in Physical Education*
P E 490 Practicum Physical Education
PE g491 Physical Education Workshop
PE g493 Diversity Issues in Education and Sport
POLS g457 Grantwriting
(or other advisor-approved Grant writing workshops)
Approved Health Education (H E) Courses
(Health Endorsement)
When independent problem involves certification training.