Physical Education - Teaching Emphasis (BS)

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

• Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the BS requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education  Core and Breadth Areas. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details. 

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education  for course options.

• Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
• Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Physical Education - Teaching Curriculum (53-54 Credits)

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure (36-37 Credits)*

To qualify for a teaching license, students must also complete the sequence of professional education courses listed by the Department of Teacher Education . Please see the degree requirements for Secondary Education Licensure . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the College of Education and Human Development. Please consult your Student Success Advisor or the Department of Teacher Education for further instruction.

* Students who complete their teaching methods course(s) and student teaching as part of their major requirements will earn fewer than 36 credits. Those course credits are counted only once in the degree total.

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

• A minimum of 120 total credits;
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
• 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
• 30 credits completed  through SUU.

Total Credits, BS Degree with Licensure: 120

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other US state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and apply physiological, bio-mechanical, and motor learning principles and theory related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness.
2. Identify philosophical and social perspectives of PE/Coaching issues.
3. Analyze and correct critical elements of motor skills and performance.
4. Demonstrate personal competence in motor skill performance for a variety of physical activities.
5. Plan and implement progressive and sequential instruction/practice plans aligned with lesson/practice objectives that address the diverse needs of all students.
6. Implement effective demonstrations, explanations, instructional cues, and provide effective feedback for skill acquisition and student learning.
7. Select, create, and use appropriate assessments to evaluate student learning and achievement of instructional goals and objectives.
8. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the professional ethics of highly qualified teachers and coaches.