Physical Education - BA - The College

 

The physical education major prepares students to teach at PreK-12 levels. Students complete coursework approved by the state as well as professional knowledge and methods courses prior to the student teaching field experience.

Prospective teachers learn to be sensitive and compassionate to the unique needs, challenges and learning styles of a diverse adolescent student population. They develop critical thinking skills through an analysis of educational history, philosophy and psychology; measurement and evaluation of learning; and classroom management. They gain awareness of cultural diversity and the social and political contexts of education. Graduates of the secondary education licensure program are prepared to serve in a variety of school settings, both public and private.

This program is based on state, regional, and national licensure criteria and testing competencies. Specific subject-matter courses, developed in collaboration with lead faculty in the discipline, build connections between theory and practice. Preparations in the subject major along with education courses, including field experiences, assist in leading to licensure.

The Ottawa University teacher education program is state approved in Kansas and is also accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The requirements outlined here meet licensure standards for the state of Kansas. Completion of this program does not guarantee licensure or certification in other states.

For students acquiring their first bachelor degree in Secondary and PreK-12 programs, they will need to complete or have the equivalent of the following coursework associated with the licensure area they are seeking in addition to the education coursework for the program. In addition, they will need one mathematics course, one psychology course, and once science course with a lab.

Degree Requirements

Required Education Courses

EDU 20000TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS

EDU 30731THE TEACHING PROFESSION I

EDU 31132THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD

EDU 31233EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

EDU 33035FDNTNS OF SCHLS DIVERSE SOCIETY

EDU 34500SECONDARY METHODS AND RICA

EDU 34600SPECIALIZED METHODS/PRACTICUM

EDU 40932RFLCTV TCHNG & ACTION RESEARCH

EDU 40934REFLECTIVE TCHG/ACTION RSRCH II

EDU 49001ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEACHING I

EDU 49021SECONDARY STUDENT TEACHING I

Required PAC Courses

PAC 10131COED WEIGHT TRAINING

PAC 11131LIFETIME FITNESS

PAC 11231NONTRAD TEAM SPORTS I

PAC 12531FUNDAMENTAL RHYTHMS & MOVEMENT

Additional PAC Courses

Select four additional hours of physical activity courses

 

Required PED Courses

PED 10433PERSONAL&COMM HEALTH

PED 11133HIST & PRIN OF H PE & R

PED 20533CARE & PREVENTION/ATHL INJURIES

PED 30233PSYCH AND SOC OF SPORTS

PED 30732FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

PED 30833ELEM PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS

PED 30834PRACTICUM IN TCHNG PE ELEM SCHL

PED 33532ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PED 34533EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

PED 34534EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB

PED 49033COMPREHENSIVE:PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 

Required Supporting Courses

BIO 20342HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LAB

AND

BIO 20343HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

OR

PED 35500HUMAN ANATOMY EXERCISE SCIENCE

AND

PED 35502HUMAN ANATOMY OF EXERCISE SCIENCE LAB