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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Education & Health K-12, BS


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This degree prepares candidates for two licensure fields: Physical Education and Health. Please see catalog section on applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements for additional information. The UMW Department of Education strongly recommends that candidates seek licensure in more than one subject area (by combining one teaching major with at least one other teaching major or minor) to increase their hiring options. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure. Students who do not wish to pursue a teaching career may be interested in the BS: Health & Human Performance.

Credit Requirements


General Education: 32 Credits


General Education 

Student Teaching: 8 Credits


Electives: 1 Credit


Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 128.

Physical Education & Health K -12 Total Credits: 128


Additional Physical Education & Health K-12 Major and Course Information


Technology Requirement: prior to admission to the UMW Teacher Education Program (TEP), each student must demonstrate basic technology skills either by obtaining a passing score (600 out of 1000) on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or by obtaining at least a B- on a computer skills course. The UMW courses designed to meet this need are either COMS 115 - Computer Basics for Educators  (4 credits) or CAPP 131 - Basic Microsoft Office  (4 credits).

Students are strongly encouraged to take ANTY 220  as an elective prior to enrolling in EDU 311 .

Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 - Internship  for EDU 495S  Consult with the Director of Field Experiences to determine appropriate number of credits.

Prior to student teaching, candidates must provide evidence of current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED for adults, children, and infants. Certification must be attained through a course that includes a face-to-face skill assessment. Successful completion of ECP 100  fulfills this requirement

Recommended Four Year Course Sequence


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