Physical Education Minor
This minor is designed for individuals who want to teach physical education as a second teaching field. This minor alone will not suffice for certification. To obtain Texas teacher certification, students must hold or achieve a bachelor’s degree in another teaching field and have completed the 31 additional course hours in the Teacher Education Program of the University. Students must also have successfully completed the appropriate state certification exams for the subject and grade level they wish to teach.
The minor in physical education requires 18 hours as follows:
Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 | |
Physical Education for Elementary School Children | 3 | |
Adapted Physical Activity | 3 | |
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Physical Activity and Disability | 3 | |
Physical Education for Secondary School Youth | 3 |
Choose two of the following:
Motor Development | 3 | |
Biomechanics | 3 | |
Exercise Physiology | 4 | |
Nutrition and Physical Activity | 3 |