Overview

The Physical Education teacher licensure programs, Minnesota Board of Teaching approved, lead to licensure for teaching physical education in K-12 schools. They also prepare students for graduate school. The curriculum includes studies in the basic and exercise sciences, methods and activities, curricular development, and assessment as well as professional education. Hands-on learning is emphasized in laboratory and methods classes and includes teaching experiences in the field.

The Physical Education curriculum is designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Teaching and the NASPE accreditation requirements.

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Course of Study

For a description of the courses listed check the course descriptions in the online catalog

I. Required Courses

BIOL 1110 Human Biology (4 credits)
or BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits)
HLTH 2100 Community First Aid (1 credit)
PHED 2100 Foundations of Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 3100 Motor Development (2 credits)
PHED 3110 Motor Learning (2 credits)
PHED 3120 Psychology of Sport (2 credits)
PHED 3200 Introduction to Sport Biomechanics (3 credits)
PHED 3300 Physiology of Exercise and Nutrition (3 credits)
PHED 3400 Adapted Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 3449 Socio-Cultural and Ethical Issues in Sport (3 credits)
PHED 3504 Methods and Activities for Teaching Rhythms and Dance (2 credits)
PHED 3505 Methods and Activities for Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 3604 Methods and Activities for Teaching Team Sports (2 credits)
PHED 3605 Methods and Activities for Teaching Individual Sports (2 credits)
PHED 3607 Methods and Activities for Teaching Fitness Activities (2 credits)
PHED 4400 Curriculum and Assessment in Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 4920 Directed Group Study: Physical Education Seminar (2 credits)
PHED 4970 Internship: Physical Education Teaching Practicum (1 credit)

Subtotal 48 Credits

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A. Coaching Electives (select 2 courses)

PHED 3190 Athletic Training (2 credits)
PHED 3700 Baseball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3710 Basketball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3720 Football Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3730 Golf Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3740 Ice Hockey Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3750 Soccer Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3760 Softball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3770 Swimming Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3780 Tennis Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3790 Track and Field Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3800 Volleyball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3810 Wrestling Coaching (2 credits)

B. Aquatics Electives (select 1 course)
PHED 1116 Swimmers (1 credit)
PHED 2630 Lifeguard Training (3 credits)
PHED 2640 Water Safety Instructor (3 credits)
Note: 2 of the 3 credits from PHED 2640 may also apply in part A.

Subtotal 5-7 Credits

III. Required Professional Education Courses

For requirements for entry into and completion of teacher licensure programs, see Professional Education: Secondary in the online catalog

Subtotal 33 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 86-88 Credits

A Total of 128 Semester Credits is Required for a Bachelor's Degree

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Career Opportunities

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Admission

Any students admitted to Bemidji State University can enter the Physical Education program.

For information about BSU admission criteria and application materials, please contact:

Office of Admissions
Bemidji State University #13
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 1-877-236-4354 (toll free)
E-mail: admissions@bemidjistate.edu
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/

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For More Information

For additional information on the Physical Education major, please contact:

Dr. Muriel Gilman, Chair
Dept. of Physical Education, Health, and Sport
Bemidji State University #29
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 218-755-2740
E-mail:mgilman@bemidjistate.edu

Or

Ms. Donna Palivec
Dept. of Physical Education, Health, and Sport
Bemidji State University #29
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 218-755-2047
E-mail:dpalivec@bemidjistate.edu

For information about BSU admission criteria and application materials, please contact:

Office of Admissions
Bemidji State University #13
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 1-877-236-4354 (toll free)
E-mail: admissions@bemidjistate.edu
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/

If you would like to receive information on any of the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport's other undergraduate-level major or minor areas, please refer to other pages on the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport Undergraduate Programs web site

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