Health & Physical Education Teacher Education (K-12)
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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION (K-12)
Our program helps you realize your potential as a teacher and pass on your passion for sports and physical fitness. With small class sizes, state-of-the-art technology, and significant opportunities to work with educators and students in the community, you’ll acquire the skills needed to deliver optimum learning experiences in changing classroom environments.
Work with the latest technology
Work with our on-campus technology to analyze technical performances, monitor breath-by-breath gas analysis and oxygen consumption, test anaerobic power, and track every movement with a 3D movement analysis device.
Cultivate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding you need to be an effective teacher in today’s schools by enrolling in the Teacher Education Program at University of Jamestown.
The program is approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB).
ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
Candidates must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program in order to enroll in most education courses. Typically, candidates apply for admission to the program while enrolled in EDUC 201: Introduction to Teaching.
To apply, candidates must complete the application form and submit it to the Teacher Education Department by November 1 for spring admission or April 1 for fall admission. Applications are not reviewed during the summer.
Coursework
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Educ 100 |
Praxis Preparation |
0 |
Math 102 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
KNS 111 |
Beginning Swimming |
1 |
KNS 182 |
Intro to Kinesiology |
2 |
KNS 183 |
Personal Health & Wellness |
3 |
Educ 201 |
Introduction to Teaching |
3 |
Psyc 203 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
KNS 207/208 |
Beginning or Intermediate Weight Training |
1 |
KNS 215/216 |
Social Dance I or II |
1 |
KNS 217 |
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
KNS 218 |
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
KNS 240 |
Nutrition and Wellness |
2 |
Educ 253 |
Applied Cognitive Theories |
3 |
KNS 260 |
Technology Integration in PE, Health, & Fitness |
3 |
KNS 261 |
Methods & Activities for Teaching Elementary PE |
3 |
KNS 262 |
Middle School Activities & Materials |
3 |
KNS 263 |
High School Activities & Materials |
3 |
KNS 264 |
Teaching Fitness Education |
2 |
Educ 303 |
Introduction to Teaching Students with Exceptionalities |
3 |
KNS 305 |
Curriculum, Standards, & Assessment of PE |
3 |
Educ 306 |
Multicultural Education |
3 |
KNS 309 |
Basic Biomechanics |
3 |
KNS 311 |
Motor Learning and Development |
3 |
KNS 346 |
Adaptive Physical Education |
2 |
KNS 360 |
Methods in Health Education |
3 |
KNS 361 |
Methods in Physical Education (includes field exp.) |
4 |
Psyc 373 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
KNS 385 |
Sports First Aid & Injury Care |
3 |
Educ 398 |
TED Seminar I |
1 |
Educ 399 |
TED Seminar II |
1 |
KNS 402 |
Exercise Physiology |
3 |
KNS 404 |
Exercise Physiology Lab |
1 |
Educ 498 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
1 |
Educ 499 |
Student Teaching |
12 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 91