Physical Education Program
K-12 Certification Physical Education
The Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education degree program leads to the State of Illinois Teaching Certificate in Physical Education only (Kindergarten through Grade 12). Candidates must complete the requirements for Transition Points in the College of Education.
I. General Studies
A. Communication (9 hours)
1.ENG-1100 English Composition or any IAI: C1 900 Course
2. COM-1100 Speech Communication or any IAI: C2 900 Course
3. Select one of the following writing courses:
ENG-2000 Writing About Literature
SOC-2000 Writing from a Sociological Perspective
THY-2100 Writing About Theology
Any IAI: C1 901 Course
B. Mathematics (3 hours)
MAT-1550 Finite Mathematics or any IAI: M1 900 Course
C. Natural Science (7-8 hours)
One laboratory course required
NSCI-1110 Concepts in Biology and Chemistry or one IAI: L1 900 Course
NSCI-1120 Concepts in Physics and Earth Science or one IAI: P1 900 Course
D. Humanities and Fine Arts (9 hours)
1. Required
HIS-1500 History of the American People [IAI: H2 904]
HUM-1970 Arts and Ideas++ [IAI: H9 900 Course]
2. Select one or two courses from the following
ART-1100 Introduction to Visual Arts [IAI: F2 900]
ART-1210 Two-Dimensional Basic Studio
ART-1310 Three-Dimensional Basic Studio
ART-4100 Western Art: Pre-History to Renaissance [IAI: F2 901]
ART-4140 Non-Western Art*
HIS-1110 Early Modern Europe
HIS-1120 Modern Europe
HIS-1315 Survey of the World to 1350*
HIS-1325 Survey of the World History Since 1350*
HIS-3210 History of Illinois or any IAI: H2 900 course
MUS-1503 Exploration of Music or any IAI: F1 900 course
MUS-2203 Survey of Western Music
MUS-2243 Music of World Cultures* or any IAI: F1 903N Course
THR-1100 Introduction to Theatre
THR-3500 Oral Interpretation of Literature
THR-4210 Contemporary Theatre
Any Philosophy Course or any IAI H4 900 course
Any Foreign Language Course or any IAI: H1 900 course
E. Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 hours)
1. Required
HIS-1500 History of the American People or any IAI: H2 904 Course
SBS-1970 Diversity in American Society++ or any IAI: S9 900 Course
2. Choose one or two courses from the following
ATH-2020 Cultural Anthropology* or any IAI: S1 901N Course
ECO-1100 Introduction to Economics
ECO-2100 Microeconomics
ECO-2200 Macroeconomics or any IAI: S3 900 Course
GEO-1100 Geography of North America
GEO-1200 World Geography or any IAI: S4 901 Course
GEO-1300 The Developing World* or any IAI: S4 902N Course
POS-1100 American Government or any IAI: S5 900 Course
PSY-2000 General Psychology
SOC-2010 Introduction to Sociology or any IAI: S7 900 Course
* May be counted toward non-Western Third World credit
++ Interdisciplinary Course
II. Mission Specific Courses (9-22 hours)
A. IDS-1970 Freedom and Responsibility (transfer students are exempt from this Freshman Experience Course)
B. IDS-4970 Values and Virtues
C. Theology Requirement
1. Lutheran Teacher Education (16 hours)
THY-2010 Intro to the Old Testament
THY-2210 Intro to Lutheran Theology
THY-3105 Intro to the New Testament
THY-3210 Christian Life
THY-3310 History of Christian Biography
THY-4510 Spiritual Nurture of the Adolescent
2. Public Teacher Education (6 hours)
Choose one from Area One (3 hours)
THY-1100 The Bible
THY-2010 Intro to the Old Testament
THY-3105 Intro to the New Testament
Choose one from Area Two (3 hours)
THY-1210 Intro to Christianity
THY-2210 Intro to Lutheran Theology
THY-1310 History of Christianity in America
THY-3320 Survey of Church History
III. Program Support Courses (2-22 hours)
It is strongly recommended that the applicable courses in this section be taken as general education courses.
NSCI-1110 Concepts in Chemistry and Biology
NSCI-1120 Concepts in Physics and Earth Science
HIS-2200 History of the American People*
HUM-1970 Arts and Ideas+
SBS-1970 Diversity in American Society+
PES-1000 Fitness and Wellness
A non-western course from the Humanities or Social Behavioral Sciences
IV. Professional Courses (28 hours)
EDU-2020 Principles & Technology in Education
EDU-3000 Multicultural Education
EDU-3600 Teaching at the Secondary Level
EDU-4100 Foundations/Ethics of American Education
EDU-4220 Reading in the Content Areas
EDU-4410 Psychology/Methods of Teaching Exceptional Learner
PES-4600 Elementary Physical Education
PES-4605 Instructional Strategies for Human Performance
PSY-2400 Educational Psychology
PSY-4125 Child and Adolescent Psychology
V. Major Courses (33 hours)
Required Activity Core
PES-1000 Fitness and Wellness for Life
PES-1109 Weight Training and Cardiovascular Activities
Required Theory
PES-3200 Principles and Perspectives of Human Performance
Required Science Core
PES-3400 Applied Anatomy and Physiology
PES-3660 Kinesiology
PES-4431 Physical Growth and Motor Development
Required Pedagogy
PES-2600 Water Safety Instruction
PES-4110 Fitness Activities & Technology
PES-4625 Teaching Individual and Dual Sports Activities
PES-4635 Teaching Team Sports Activities
PES-4640 Dance Activities
PES-4650 Physical Activity for the Exceptional Child
PES-4660 Curriculum Design
PES-4740 Measurement/Evaluation - Human Performance
VI. Professional Semester (12 hours)
EDU-4932 Classroom Mgmt: Secondary
EDU-4933 Assessment: Secondary Education
EDU-4955 Student Teaching: K-12 PE