Kinesiology Physical Education (Grades EC-12), Bachelor of Science
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 18 | |
| Major Courses | 60 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 36 advanced credit hours required for degree (25% advanced hours from A&M-SA for residency)
- CIP Code: 31.0505
All students must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and the specific requirements of the major. In some cases, a course that is required for a major may also be counted towards the Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum 1 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2402 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| EDKN 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| EDKN 1338 | Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 44 | |
| Required Support Courses 2 | ||
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Fitness Activity | 1 | |
| EDKN 1119 | Beginning Rhythmic Activities | 1 |
| EDKN 1305 | Coaching | 3 |
| EDKN 1306 | First Aid | 3 |
| EDKN 1308 | Intramurals and Officiating | 3 |
| EDKN 2147 | Skill Analys-Indiv/Dual Sports | 1 |
| EDKN 2148 | Skill Analysis of Team Sports | 1 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I (Lab Credit) | ||
| Anatomy & Physiology II (Lab Credit) | ||
| Subtotal: | 16 | |
| Major Courses 3,4 | ||
| EDKN 3315 | Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| EDKN 4320 | Motor Dev and Motor Learning | 3 |
| Support Field 5 | 3 | |
| EDKN 4325 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| EDCI 3304 | Pedagogy II: Instructional Practice | 3 |
| EDKN 3445 | Msrmnt & Eval in Kinesiology | 4 |
| EDKN 4342 | Motor Skills Special Populations | 3 |
| Support Field 5 | 3 | |
| Support Field 5 | 3 | |
| EDKN 4310 | Teaching Elem Physical Educ | 3 |
| EDKN 3426 | Basic Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| EDKN 3310 | Introduction to Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| Support Field (ADV) 5 | 3 | |
| EDFR 3110 | Field Lab Residency I | 1 |
| EDKN 4311 | Teaching Secondary Phys Educ | 3 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| Support Field (ADV) 5 | 3 | |
| EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III (Unpaid semester at A&M-SA ) | 6 |
| Subtotal: | 60 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements, and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.
- 2
Recommended that all courses be completed before Field Residency I Semester.
- 3
Courses are listed in suggested order of completion
- 4
‘C' or higher required in EDXX courses
- 5
Support Field Course should be from a common field, such as Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, or Special Education. Must include at least 6 advance credit hours from 3000-4000 level courses.
Note: For state approved programs leading to certification, as the state implements new requirements for certification, changes at the state level become compulsory at the time required with or without notice. It is the student’s responsibility to consult their major academic advisor and catalog for any new updates or changes. Catalog and Degree Plans expire in 6 years
Completion of this degree plan requires admission to the Educator Preparation Program and successful completion of required field residencies and student teaching.
Completion of 45 hours; all with a C or better; Cumulative GPA of 2.75; Qualifying scores in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
Students who do not meet teacher preparation and certification requirements may be required to switch to a non-certification degree program.
ESL Endorsement Option: requires students to complete 9 EDBL hours by taking:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDBL 3315 | Second Language Acquisition and Literacy for English Learners | 3 |
| EDBL 3311 | Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDBL 3321 | Methods for Teaching ESL | 3 |
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| EDKN 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 2402 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| EDKN 1119 | Beginning Rhythmic Activities | 1 |
| EDKN 1305 | Coaching | 3 |
| EDKN 1338 | Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| EDKN 2147 | Skill Analys-Indiv/Dual Sports | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Fitness Activity | 1 | |
| EDKN 1306 | First Aid | 3 |
| EDKN 2148 | Skill Analysis of Team Sports | 1 |
| EDKN 1308 | Intramurals and Officiating | 3 |
| EDCI 3303 | Pedagogy I: Theory & Design | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDKN 3315 | Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| EDKN 4320 | Motor Dev and Motor Learning | 3 |
| Supporting Field | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDCI 3358 | Classroom Management: Middle and Secondary Level Teachers | 3 |
| EDKN 3350 | Kinesiology/Sport in Society | 3 |
| EDKN 3426 | Basic Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| Supporting Field | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDKN 3445 | Msrmnt & Eval in Kinesiology | 4 |
| EDCI 3309 | Educator Roles & Responsibilities | 3 |
| EDKN 4310 | Teaching Elem Physical Educ | 3 |
| EDFR 3110 | Field Lab Residency I | 1 |
| Supporting Field | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDKN 4342 | Motor Skills Special Populations | 3 |
| Supporting Field | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDKN 4311 | Teaching Secondary Phys Educ | 3 |
| EDCI 4311 | Teaching and Pedagogy for Middle School and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| Supporting Field | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDFR 4613 | Elementary Clinical Teaching: Field Residency III | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |