Physical Education - Teaching/Coaching (B.S.)

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Program Summary

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education - Teaching/Coaching is a certifiable major approved for secondary teaching licensure at SUU. Please see Secondary Education Licensure  for requirements. Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the Department of Teacher Education . Please consult your advisor or the Department of Teacher Education for further information. Second, the PE in Teaching/Coaching major is designed to develop high quality coaches who possess an excellent understanding of coaching techniques and strategies. The program of study provides you with understanding in coaching effectiveness, mental preparation and performance in sport, nutrition and conditioning for athletes, skill analysis, and athletic training.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of common and specialized content, and scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery.
• Physically literate individuals who can demonstrate skillful performance in physical education content areas and health-enhancing levels of fitness.
• Apply content and foundational knowledge to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Engage students in meaningful learning experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills. They use communication, feedback, technology, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.
• Select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor students’ progress and guide decision making related to instruction and learning.
• Demonstrate behaviors essential to becoming effective professionals. They exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent practices; seek opportunities for continued professional development; and demonstrate knowledge of promotion/advocacy strategies for physical education and expanded physical activity opportunities that support the development of physically literate individuals.

Program Information

• All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.