Physical Education K–12 Teaching
Satisfactory completion of the prescribed teaching program satisfies the requirement for a temporary teaching certificate in the state of Florida for physical education K–12 certification. See the Department of Education section in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education chapter of this catalog for the admission requirements to the teacher education program and education course sequence. Upon graduation, students earn a B.S. with a major in physical education K–12.
General Curriculum Distribution
The General Curriculum Distribution requirements are contained in the Baccalaureate Experience section of the UT Academic Experience chapter of this catalog. Students pursuing a B.S. with a major in public health must complete all General Curriculum Distribution requirements, with the following stipulation: as part of the humanities and fine arts components students must have credit in THR 214 (A).
Requirements include the following exercise science and education courses to qualify for teaching certification in physical education, K–12.
Degree Requirements
Exercise science and sport studies courses:
| ESC 105 | Biokinetics and Conditioning | 2 |
| ESC 110 | Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Studies | 2 |
| ESC 150 | First Aid | 2 |
| ESC 151 | Swimming | 1 |
| ESC 200 | Methods of Teaching Tennis | 1 |
| ESC 240 | Lifetime Sports | 2 |
| ESC 312 | Dance/Rhythmics | 3 |
| ESC 270 | Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries | 3 |
| ESC 330 | Motor Development and Skill Acquisition | 3 |
| ESC 340 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| ESC 372 | Principles of Exercise Leadership | 2 |
| ESC 400 | Physical Education and Fitness for Special Populations | 3 |
| ESC 412 | Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education | 3 |
| ESC 450 | Tests and Measurement | 3 |
| ESC 460 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HSC 100 | Health Science | 2 |
One of the following:
Two of the following:
| ESC 320 | Coaching and Teaching of Football and Wrestling | 2 |
| ESC 321 | Coaching and Teaching of Baseball, Basketball and Softball | 2 |
| ESC 322 | Coaching and Teaching of Volleyball and Track and Field | 2 |
| ESC 323 | Coaching and Teaching of Soccer and Field Hockey | 2 |
Professional education courses:
| EDU 200 | Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| EDU 206 | Human Development and Learning | 4 |
| EDU 207 | Philosophy of Education and Teacher Learner Relationships | 4 |
| EDU 303 | Instructional Planning and Design (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
| EDU 305 | Classroom Management and Critical Thinking (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
| EDU 306 | Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Areas (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
| EDU 317 | Diversity and Ethics (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
| EDU 329 | Teaching Physical Education and Health in the Elementary School | 2 |
| EDU 354 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages I-Secondary (TESOL I) | 3 |
| EDU 377 | Elementary Physical Education Curriculum and Practicum | 2 |
| EDU 410 | Final Internship Seminar IV | 2 |
| EDU 413 | Final Internship Practicum IV | 10 |
| EDU 425 | Teaching Middle School and Secondary Physical Education | 4 |
| EDU 485 | Comprehensive Subject Area Competency and Skills (SACS) PE K-12 Exam | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 50-51 |
Total Credit Hours: 45