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
- Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable)
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.500 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 on file in Education
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Studies | ||
| ED 501 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION PRACTICUM | 0 |
| ED 607 | EDUCATIONAL LEADER AS THE EVALUATOR | 3 |
| ED 593 | EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTHS | 3 |
| ED 604 | CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY TO EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 609 | CLASSROOM AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ED 530 | APPLIED MULTICULTURALISM | 3 |
| ED 608 | EXPANDING READING ABILITY IN THE CONTENT AREA | 3 |
| ED 520 | COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| Teaching Field | ||
| KIN 540 | SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (Teaching Field) | 3 |
| KIN 570 | ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| KIN 621 | INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES TO SPORT PEDAGOGY | 3 |
| KIN 655 | MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| KIN 662 | ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS | 3 |
| KIN 665 | METHODS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS | 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 | |