Description of the Program
This program is intended for individuals with at least a bachelor's degree who intend to become a physical education (P-12). 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
- Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable)
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam OR a degree in KINESIOLOGY or EXERCISE SCIENCE (32 hours, 19 upper division)
- Program of Study (POS) on file in Education
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Studies | ||
| ED 501 | INTRO TO EDUCATION | 0 |
| ED 607 | EDU LEADER AS EVALUATOR | 3 |
| ED 593 | ED EXCEPT CHILD & YOUTH | 3 |
| ED 604 | CONTRIBUTION PSY TO EDUC | 3 |
| ED 609 | CLASSROOM & BEHAVIOR MGMT | 3 |
| ED 530 | APPLIED MULTICULTURALISM | 3 |
| ED 608 | EXPAND RDG ABIL CONT AREA INST | 3 |
| ED 520 | COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCT'L TECH | 3 |
| Teaching Field | ||
| KIN 540 | SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (Teaching Field) | 3 |
| KIN 570 | ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| KIN 621 | INST APPR TO SPT PED | 3 |
| KIN 655 | MOTOR LEARNING | 3 |
| KIN 662 | ELEM PE METHODS | 3 |
| KIN 665 | METHODS TEACHG PHYS EDUC SEC | 3 |
| Internship | ||
| ED 696 | P-12 INTERNSHIP | 3-6 |
| Students are required to complete 200 hours of field experiences throughout the program before their internship. | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 42-45 | |