Description of the Program

This program is intended for students with at least a bachelor's degree who intend to become physical education (P-12) teachers. The program leads to the completion of the graduate degree but also fulfills the requirements for an Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Alternative-A Teaching Certificate in Physical Education (P-12). 

Admission Requirements

  1. Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable)
  2. Undergraduate GPA of 2.500 or higher
  3. Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam OR a degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science (32 hours, 19 upper division)
  4. Program of Study on file in Education 

Program Requirements

Professional Studies
ED 501INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION PRACTICUM0
ED 607EDUCATIONAL LEADER AS THE EVALUATOR3
ED 593EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTHS3
ED 604CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY TO EDUCATION3
ED 609CLASSROOM AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT3
ED 530APPLIED MULTICULTURALISM3
ED 608EXPANDING READING ABILITY IN THE CONTENT AREA3
ED 520COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY3
Teaching Field
KIN 540SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (Teaching Field)3
KIN 570ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION3
KIN 621INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES TO SPORT PEDAGOGY3
KIN 655MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT3
KIN 662ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS3
KIN 665METHODS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS3
Internship
ED 696P-12 INTERNSHIP3-6
Students are required to complete 200 hours of field experiences throughout the program before their internship.
Total Semester Hours42-45