Physical Education Teaching, Comprehensive Major
Teaching (Code 992-001)
University Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE | ||
| Credit Requirements | ||
| Minimum total for graduation 1 | 120 | |
| Upper division credits (courses numbered 300 and higher) | 39 | |
| Liberal Education Core | 36 | |
| Academic Concentrations | ||
| Grade Point Requirements 2 | ||
| Total | 2.00 average | |
| Resident | 2.00 average | |
| Major | 2.00 average | |
| Minor | 2.00 average | |
| Certificate | 2.00 average | |
| University Residency Requirements | ||
| Minimum total | 30 | |
| Senior year | 23 | |
| Major, Standard, upper division in residence | 12 | |
| Major, Comprehensive, upper division in residence | 21 | |
| Certificate | 25 percent of credits | |
| Procedures Required for Graduation | ||
| Obtain admission to the degree program and/or the College offering it. | ||
| Apply for graduation on CampS. | ||
- 1
Certain programs exceed this minimum.
- 2
See special requirements in each College.
Applicability of Credits Toward Graduation
Junior College or Two-Year College Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in a junior college or two-year college will be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire.
Extension Credits. Credits earned in credit outreach courses offered by UW-Eau Claire are treated as resident credits. Credits earned in extension courses offered by other units of the University of Wisconsin System are treated as transfer credits. All other (non-UW) extension and correspondence credits are normally limited to one-fourth of the total required for graduation from any curriculum.
WTCS Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in college parallel programs at Madison Area Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Nicolet Area Technical College, or Chippewa Valley Technical College may be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire. A set number of general education courses will be accepted from other technical schools. Occupational and technical courses may also be considered for transfer if the quality and content of the course work from the technical college is judged to be comparable to course work at UW-Eau Claire. Refer to the Transfer Credit Wizard or contact the UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office for information about the current transfer policy.
USAFI Credit. UW-Eau Claire will accept up to 32 semester credits for work done through the United States Armed Forces Institute, under the provision for non-UW correspondence credit (see Extension Credits above).
Activity Credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184 courses) Students may count toward graduation no more than one credit of KINS 110-184 courses. Students may count toward graduation no more than four credits earned in any single activity course and no more than 12 credits resulting from any combination of activity courses (excluding KINS 110-184 courses).
Other Restricted Credits. For other University restrictions, see the following: Cooperative Education; Credit by Examination; Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration; Transfer of Credits. College or departmental restrictions may also be placed on Independent Study (399-499 courses), Directed Study (395-495), and other types of credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPLICABILITY OF CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION | Credit Restrictions | |
| Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory | ||
| Total degree credit | maximum 12 | |
| Major, Standard | maximum 1 course | |
| Major, Comprehensive | maximum 2 courses | |
| Minor | maximum 1 course | |
| Credit by Examination | ||
| Total degree credit | maximum ¼ of total | |
| Major or minor | maximum ½ of total | |
| Two-Year College Credits | ||
| Total degree credit | maximum 72 credits | |
| Activity credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184) | ||
| Total KINS 100-184 | maximum 1 credit | |
| Total Band, chorus, drama | maximum 12 credits | |
| Single course band, chorus, drama | maximum 4 credits | |
| Extension credits | ||
| UW-System | no maximum | |
| Other extension/correspondence | maximum ¼ of total | |
| USAFI | ||
| USAFI | maximum 32 credits | |
Liberal Education Core
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire measures learning outcomes to ensure that its graduates have achieved a liberal education and prepared themselves to contribute to a complex society. Upon graduation, each undergraduate will have met the five learning goals of our liberal education core and the 12 learning outcomes they comprise.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIBERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS | a minimum of 36 credits | |
| Knowledge Goal | ||
| Knowledge Outcome 1 (K1): Natural Sciences | Two (2) learning experiences | |
One experience in laboratory science must be selected from either K1 or K2. | ||
| Knowledge Outcome 2 (K2): Social Sciences | Two (2) learning experiences | |
One experience in laboratory science must be selected from either K1 or K2. | ||
| Knowledge Outcome 3 (K3): Humanities | Two (2) learning experiences | |
| Knowledge Outcome 4 (K4): Fine Arts | One (1) learning experience | |
| Skills Goal | ||
| Skills Outcome 1 (S1): Written and Oral Communication | Two (2) learning experiences | |
| Skills Outcome 2 (S2): Mathematics | One (1) learning experience | |
| Skills Outcome 3 (S3): Creativity | One (1) learning experience | |
| Responsibility Goal | ||
| Responsibility Outcome 1 (R1): Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity | Two (2) learning experiences | |
| Responsibility Outcome 2 (R2): Global Perspectives | One (1) learning experience | |
| Responsibility Outcome 3 (R3): Civic and Environmental Issues | One (1) learning experience | |
| Integration Goal | ||
| Integration Outcome 1 (I1): Integration | Two (2) learning experiences | |
| Service-Learning Goal | ||
| Service-Learning | 30 hours | |
College Degree Requirements
Human Sciences Departments
Specific Degree Requirements
Specific requirements for some human science degrees are published in conjunction with the Catalog description of the major leading to the degree, with specific courses required in several Liberal Education outcomes.
Bachelor of Science Degree in the College of Education and Human Sciences
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science from a human sciences department must fulfill the requirements for credits, curriculum, GPA, and University residency as specified in the section of this catalog titled University Graduation Requirements (see University Graduation Requirements).
General Information
Placement Tests. The mathematics/foreign language placement tests are given during the orientation periods for new freshmen and transfers. Further information about the foreign language or the mathematics tests is available from the chair of the appropriate department.
Laboratory Science Courses. The following have been designated as fulfilling the requirements for laboratory science courses in the human sciences departments:
Degree Requirements
University Graduation Requirements. All candidates for degrees must fulfill the requirements for credits, curriculum, GPA, and University residency as specified in the section of this catalog titled University Graduation Requirements.
Human Sciences Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Averages. All degree candidates must earn minimum resident and total GPAs of 2.00 or higher in both the major and the second program if one is required. The resident and total GPAs for the major are computed using all attempted credits applicable to the major including those offered by departments other than the major department. The resident and total GPAs for the second program are computed similarly.
Major-Minor and Major-Certificate Requirements. Each candidate for a baccalaureate degree must present one of the following:
- Comprehensive major (at least 59-60 credits)
- Standard major (at least 36 credits) plus one of the following:
- Another standard major (at least 36 credits), or
- A minor (at least 24 credits), or
- A certificate (12-18 credits)
No minor or certificate is required with a Comprehensive Major or with two majors of 36 credits each.
Certain degree programs which include Comprehensive Majors may require more than the minimum of 120 credits for graduation.
Teacher Licensure Requirements - Grades K-12
Program Options B and C
These program options are organized around content majors and education courses and are designed to prepare teachers for 4-12 teaching or for K-12 teaching in selected areas. Each program requires the student to complete:
- a comprehensive major (at least 60 credits) or a standard major (at least 36 credits) plus one of the following: another standard major (at least 36 credits), or a minor (at least 24 credits), or a certificate (12-18 credits). Students choosing another major or minor may choose from the approved majors and minors listed in the table below. The approved majors and minors lead to additional certification.
- a professional sequence consisting of teaching methods and related courses.
Students are assigned an education academic advisor and a faculty advisor through the content major department.
Option C: Grades K-12
Grades K-12 Licensure
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Sequence | ||
| ES 212 | Exploring Schooling K-12 | 2 |
| ES 312 | General Methods of Teaching | 2 |
| ES 317 | Middle Level Methods and Curriculum | 2 |
| ES 318 | Teacher Assisting | 1 |
| ES 328 | Disciplinary Literacy and Study Strategies | 2 |
| ES 385 | Social Foundations: Human Relations | 3 |
| ES 490 | Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ES 497 | Field Experience Seminar | 2 |
| SEIP 300 | Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators | 3 |
| Prescribed special methods course(s) (see approved majors and minors below) | ||
| Student Teaching Courses from list below: | ||
| ES 441 | Student Teaching in Elementary Education | 5 |
| AND | ||
| ES 445 | Student Teaching in Middle Level Education | 5 |
| or ES 470 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education | |
| or | ||
| ES 440 | Internship Teaching in Elementary Education | 5-10 |
| or | ||
| ES 446 | Internship Teaching in Middle Level Education | 5-10 |
| or | ||
| ES 475 | Internship Teaching in Secondary Education | 5-10 |
NOTE 1: SEIP 300 (not required of Kinesiology or Music majors).
NOTE 2: ES 441 is not required for Foreign Language majors and minors in the student teaching semester as an earlier elementary level field placement (required by DPI) occurs in ES 437.
NOTE 3: Music Education majors take MUED 318 instead of ES 318 and MUED 487 or MUED 488 instead of ES 441 and one of ES 445 or ES 470, or ES 440, or ES 446, or ES 475.
Approved Majors and Minors for Option C
| Comprehensive Majors | Code | Prescribed Methods Course | Additional Requirement | Praxis II or ACTFL Content Test Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music, Instrumental/General | 062-000 | MUED 211, MUED 300, MUED 310, MUED 318, MUED 411 | See department for ETS exam number | |
| Music, Choral/General | 062-001 | MUED 211, MUED 300, MUED 310, MUED 318, MUED 410 | See department for ETS exam number | |
| Physical Education | 992-001 | KINS 290 | See department for ETS exam number | |
| Spanish-TESOL | 320-000 | ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp) | Study abroad in language | WPT and OPI or OPIc |
| Majors | Code | Prescribed Methods Course | Additional Requirement | Praxis II ACTFL Content Test Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French | 261-201 | ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp) | Study abroad in language | WPT and OPI or OPIc |
| Spanish | 321-200 | ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp) | Study abroad in language | WPT and OPI or OPIc |
| Minors | Code | Prescribed Methods Course | Additional Requirement | Praxis II ACTFL Content TEst Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Physical Education | 991-459 | Only with KINS major | No addt'l exam | |
| French | 260-406 | ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp) | Only with F Lg major | WPT and OPI or OPIc |
| Spanish | 320-407 | ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp) | Only with F Lg major | WPT and OPI or OPIc |
| TESOL | 550-410 | ES 405 (F) | Only with F Lg major | See department for ETS exam number |
NOTE: Students completing a K-12 comprehensive major or standard major may complete an additional major or minor with licensure at the K-12 level from the list under Option C above.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Professional Education Programs
Admission to the College of Education and Human Sciences Teacher Education Program
See additional requirements for admission to education programs as well as additional requirements for licensure.
Resources available limit the number of students admitted to the program. Not everyone who applies can be guaranteed admission.
Additional Physical Education Teaching Program Admission Committee Recommendations
The Physical Education Teaching Program Committee will screen students for admission to the program and make recommendations to the Teacher Education Admissions Committee based on:
- A completed resumé outlining
- experiences with children and adolescents.
- involvement in professional organizations.
- A formal interview.
- A completed course of study form.
- Performance evaluations from Kinesiology courses.
- Students must earn a grade of C or above in their physical education & health education courses (KINS 290, KINS 300, KINS 301, KINS 302, KINS 303, KINS 305, KINS 327, KINS 335, KINS 336, KINS 337, KINS 484, KINS 487, KINS 493)
- Students must earn a grade of C or above in the KINS Core courses (KINS 294, KINS 304, KINS 308, KINS 426)
- Resident and total GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Students may only repeat the physical education & health education courses one time for program purposes. Permission to repeat is required if students earn above a C- per the university repeat policy.
Admission to the Teaching Professional Semester (Student Teaching)
Admission to the Professional Education Semester
The “professional semester” is defined as the senior semester in which a student is enrolled in the field experience of student teaching or internship.
Filing Notice of Intent to Student Teach Applications
Students who plan to enter the professional semester during the fall semester of the next academic year must file a Notice of Intent to Student Teach with the Teacher Education Program office in the fall. Students who plan to enter the professional semester during the spring semester of the next academic year must file a Notice of Intent to Student Teach with the Teacher Education Program office in the spring. Information concerning the Notice of Intent to Student Teach will be advertised widely and posted across campus each semester with an associated due date.
Students are encouraged to submit their Notice of Intent to Student Teach by the announced due date. Considerable time is required to process each notice—that is, to determine eligibility, to make arrangements with schools for an appropriate field experience assignment, and to allow for introductions, orientations, and, in some cases, interviews. Students who file on time will benefit by the careful consideration that can be given to their requests; the later a notice is received, the fewer the placement assignments and choices still available will be. Failure to file a Notice of Intent to Student Teach on time may result in a delay of the professional semester.
Transfer and Special Students
No transfer or special student can enter the professional semester until after a full semester of residence and after earning a minimum of 15 credits at UW-Eau Claire. Senior transfer students enrolling in September must file an application for admission to the professional semester by December 1 for the following fall.
Criteria for Admission
No application for admission to the professional semester will be processed in the case of transfer and special students unless a full semester of residence and a minimum of 15 credits have been earned at UW-Eau Claire.
Factors to be considered in the application for admission to the professional semester are:
- Criteria for admission to a professional program have been met.
- Good academic standing, as defined in the catalog section on Academic Standing and Progress.
- A minimum of 90 credits completed prior to the professional semester.
- Approval of the major and minor department(s). Departments may have separate criteria they use to determine approval.
- Resident and total GPAs of at least 2.75; GPAs of at least 2.75 in the major(s) and minor(s) intended for certification. All college-level courses attempted by the student are included when major, minor, and total GPAs are determined for admission to the professional semester and for graduation.
- Completion of the 30 hour Human Relations Fieldwork requirement.
- Evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. Tests are provided by Student Health Services or results of tests must be provided by the student when filing for the professional semester.
- Approval by the appropriate departments in the Colleges of Education and Human Sciences and Arts and Sciences.
- Completion of required criminal background check.
Deadline for Meeting Criteria
For placements in the fall semester, criteria for which the student is responsible (GPA, TB test, and criminal background check) must be met by March 1 of the preceding semester.
For placements in the spring semester, these criteria must be met by October 1 of the preceding semester.
For placements in the summer session, these criteria must be met by February 1 of the preceding semester.
Failure to meet criteria on time may result in a delay of the professional semester.
Licensure to Teach
Criteria for Recommendation for Licensure:
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree.
- Completion of an approved teacher education major, minor, or certificate.
- A 2.75 or higher GPA in the major and minor (where certifiable) and in the combination of all course work in the major, minor (where certifiable), and professional education courses exclusive of student teaching. All college-level courses attempted by the student except student teaching are included when major, minor, and professional education GPAs are determined for recommendation for licensure.
- Completion of student teaching courses with a mark of S.
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Content area proficiency through one of the following:
Students will earn a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in content courses OR through obtaining a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II or ACTFL written portion (WPT) exam for Languages candidates. All Languages candidates must pass the OPI/OPIc within three years prior to the start of student teaching.
For students who neither meet the minimum GPA requirement nor pass the appropriate Praxis II/ACTFL exam after at least two attempts, a content portfolio may be submitted which parallels the content evaluated on the Praxis II exam. Portfolio artifacts will be approved in consultation with the Coordinator of the Teacher Education Program. The portfolio may only be submitted once. No portfolio option will be allowed for the WPT exam. The standardized examination and passing score shall be determined by the State Superintendent. All Elementary-Middle and Special Education majors and minors, and Early Childhood majors must earn a passing score on the FORT.
Wisconsin Application
College of Education and Human Sciences graduates who desire to teach in Wisconsin, will apply for licensure using the WI Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI), ELO (Electronic Licensing Online) by following all steps listed on the site including fingerprinting if applicable.
Upon completion of all program requirements and University and WI Department of Public Instruction teaching requirements, information will be forwarded to WI DPI verifying this completion (including the completion of all required tests), a degree and any add-on certifications that have been awarded, and certifications the teaching candidates are eligible for with licensure. Candidates will then apply for their Initial License.
Out-of-state Applications
It is recommended that graduates seeking licensure to teach in states other than Wisconsin request application forms and instructions from the Department of Education of the state in which licensure is desired. Certification requirements vary by state. Inquiry early in the period of professional preparation is advisable. In most cases, an official transcript of credits must accompany the completed application form; additional tests or course work may be required. Therefore, it is imperative to check requirements of other states. Wisconsin and most other states require institutional endorsement. In general, candidates will be able to obtain licenses in other states; however, these licenses may be issued with stipulations. It is the student’s responsibility to understand the licensing requirements of other states. UW-Eau Claire programs are designed to meet the requirements in Wisconsin only.
Major Requirements
Teaching (Code 992-001)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirement | ||
| KINS 294 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 304 | Biomechanical Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 308 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KINS 426 | Motor Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Physical Education Teaching
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Sixty-Four semester credits including the Core: | ||
| PE Module | ||
| KINS 290 | Introduction to Physical Education | 3 |
| KINS 300 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Invasion Games | 2 |
| KINS 301 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Adventure Activities | 2 |
| KINS 302 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Rhythms and Dance | 2 |
| KINS 303 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Fitness Concepts | 3 |
| KINS 305 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Net Games | 2 |
| KINS 327 | Movement Education for Elementary Grades | 2 |
| KINS 472 | Research Methods in Kinesiology I | 2 |
| KINS 473 | 2 | |
| KINS 496 | Capstone-Teaching Physical Education | 1 |
| PSYC 260 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Total credits | 24 | |
| Adaptive PE Module | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| KINS 484 | Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINS 487 | Assessment in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| KINS 493 | Practicum in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| Elective Courses, choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Diverse Learners | ||
| Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers | ||
| Introduction to Mild Disabilities | ||
| Introduction to Inclusive Early Childhood Education | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Health Module | ||
| KINS 335 | Introduction to School Health Education and Current Health Issues | 3 |
| KINS 336 | Strategies and Assessment in School Health Education | 3 |
| KINS 337 | Health Education Curriculum Design | 3 |
| KINS 450 | Applied Nutrition in Kinesiology | 3 |
| or BIOL 196 | Human Nutrition | |
| BIOL 151 | Biology of Humans | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required LE courses not counted toward major: | ||
| K1 (Natural Sciences) | ||
| PHYS 100 | Physical Science | 4 |
| S2 (Mathematics) | ||
| MATH 246 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
NOTE: No degree credit may be earned under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option in any course presented for completion of a major in Physical Education Teaching, unless Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory is the only grading option available for a course.
NOTE: This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Department of Education for Equity and Justice: Option C and leads to licensure to teach Physical Education, Adaptive Physical Education and Health Education in grades K-12 classrooms.
Additionally, Teacher Education Candidates shall demonstrate content area proficiency through one of the following:
Students will earn a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in content courses OR through obtaining a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II/ACTFL exam.
For students who neither meet the minimum GPA requirement nor pass the appropriate Praxis II/ACTFL exam after at least two attempts, a content portfolio can be submitted which parallels the content evaluated on the Praxis II/ACTFL exam. The portfolio may only be submitted once.
Finally, the Service-Learning requirement is met by completion of required coursework in this emphasis.
Additional Licensure and Certification
Adaptive Physical Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed physical education teachers who wish to add licensure in Adaptive Physical Education must complete either the minor or 15 semester credits including: | ||
| SEIP 200 | Introduction to Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Inclusive Early Childhood Education | ||
| Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers | ||
| KINS 484 | Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINS 487 | Assessment in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| KINS 493 | Practicum in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| No additional demonstration of content area proficiency is required | ||
Health Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed physical education teachers who wish to add licensure in Health Education must complete 25 semester credits. | ||
| BIOL 151 | Biology of Humans | 4 |
| BIOL 196 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| or KINS 450 | Applied Nutrition in Kinesiology | |
| KINS 294 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 308 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KINS 335 | Introduction to School Health Education and Current Health Issues | 3 |
| KINS 336 | Strategies and Assessment in School Health Education | 3 |
| KINS 337 | Health Education Curriculum Design | 3 |
| KINS Elective | 2-3 | |
Teacher Education Candidates shall demonstrate Health Education content area proficiency through one of the following:
Students will earn a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in content courses OR through obtaining a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II/ACTFL exam.
For students who neither meet the minimum GPA requirement nor pass the appropriate Praxis II/ACTFL exam after at least two attempts, a content portfolio can be submitted which parallels the content evaluated on the Praxis II/ACTFL exam. The portfolio may only be submitted once.
Program Learning Outcomes
Physical Education
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Content Knowledge: Articulate basic physical education knowledge, central physical education concepts, and pedagogical practices within the field of physical education. (Teacher Standard 1)
- Philosophy: Develop a professional philosophy consistent with current National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and state physical education standards, developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional design, assessment and professional development. (Teacher Standards 4, 9)
- Roles and Responsibilities: Identify the role, function, and responsibility of a physical education teacher and physical education program coordinator as part of the K-12 physical education program. (Teacher Standard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10)
- Informal Needs Assessment: Assess informally student physical education needs based on a student’s prior physical education experiences, physical fitness level, interests and needs in order to implement quality physical education instruction. (Teacher Standard 7, 9, 10)
- Physical Education Standards: Identify and articulate the concepts and skills contained in the current state and NASPE physical education standards in the development of curriculum and instruction. (Teacher Standard 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Physical Education Instruction: Design and deliver developmentally appropriate instructional programs based on stated goals and objectives contained in the current state and NASPE standards. (Teacher Standard 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7)
- Multicultural Perspectives: Analyze and articulate the social, cultural, economic and political factors that affect physical education engagement, home-school relations, and classroom strategies in physical education. (Teacher Standard 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
- Evaluation of Physical Education Programs: Evaluate commercial physical education programs as well as state, national, and international resources utilizing research-based principles in physical education curriculum, instruction and assessment. (Teacher Standard 3, 4, 6)
- Multiple Instructional Strategies: Implement effective developmentally appropriate instructional approaches including the use of media and technology, multiple intelligences, differentiated instruction and brain based learning that will create learning experiences that will meet the diverse needs of pupils, the community and curricular goals. (Teacher Standard 3, 4, 6)
- Authentic Assessment: Apply formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil. (Teacher Standard 8)
- Reflection: Reflect and evaluate the impact of his or her instructional capacity on others (e.g. learners, parents/guardians, and other professionals) as well as their classroom management skills and seek opportunities to grow professionally (i.e. Wisconsin Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance). (Teacher Standard 9)
Sample Degree Plan
Physical Education Teaching, Comprehensive Major (B.S.)
The following is a sample degree plan, based on the 2023-2024 catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.
To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Liberal Education (LE) Core. LE Core course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as LE-K1, LE-S2, LE-R3, and LE-I1 to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of their liberal education course work. Please click here for a description of the Liberal Education Core outcomes and requirements. Note that the LE Core may be completed through both course and non-course experiences.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOMETIME IN THE FIRST YEAR | ||
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| Writing Requirement: | 2-5 | |
| Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits, LE-S1) | ||
or | ||
| Accelerated Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits, LE-S1) | ||
or | ||
| Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (2 credits, LE-S1) | ||
or | ||
| Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing for Transfer Students (2 credits, LE-S1) | ||
| Science Requirement (K1) choose one: | 4-5 | |
| Physical Science | ||
or | ||
| General Physics | ||
| KINS 290 | Introduction to Physical Education (Fall only) ✦ | 3 |
| KINS 294 | Anatomical Kinesiology ✦ | 3 |
| Total | 12-16 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| BIOL 151 | Biology of Humans (Spring only, LE-K1) | 4 |
| MATH 246 | Elementary Statistics (LE-S2) | 4 |
| ES 212 | Exploring Schooling K-12 (50 hours in school observations) * | 2 |
| KINS 305 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Net Games (Spring only) ✦ | 2 |
| LE Free Choice: Choose one Communication (S1): course | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
| SOMETIME IN THE SECOND YEAR | ||
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| PSYC 260 | Educational Psychology (LE-K2) | 3 |
| KINS 300 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Invasion Games (Fall only) ✦ | 2 |
| KINS 303 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Fitness Concepts (Fall only) ✦ | 3 |
| KINS 304 | Biomechanical Kinesiology ✦ | 3 |
| KINS 327 | Movement Education for Elementary Grades ✦ | 2 |
| LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities and LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| Choose One Special Education/Early Childhood course: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Diverse Learners (R3) | ||
or | ||
| Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
or | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers | ||
or | ||
| Introduction to Mild Disabilities | ||
or | ||
| Introduction to Inclusive Early Childhood Education | ||
| KINS 308 | Exercise Physiology ✦ | 3 |
| KINS 335 | Introduction to School Health Education and Current Health Issues (Spring only) ✦ | 3 |
| KINS 301 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Adventure Activities (Spring only) ✦ | 2 |
| KINS 302 | Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Rhythms and Dance (Spring only) ✦ | 2 |
| LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities and LE Option: Responsibility 2 (LE-R2) Global Perspectives | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | |
| THIRD YEAR | ||
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| Human Nutrition choose one: | 3 | |
| Human Nutrition | ||
or | ||
| Applied Nutrition in Kinesiology (3 credits, KINS 450 Spring/Summer only) | ||
| KINS 336 | Strategies and Assessment in School Health Education (10-15 hours in schools, Fall only) ✦ | 3 |
| KINS 426 | Motor Development Across the Lifespan ✦ | 3 |
| KINS 472 | Research Methods in Kinesiology I | 2 |
| KINS 484 | Adapted Physical Activity ✦ | 3 |
| LE Free Choice | 2-3 | |
| TOTAL | 16-17 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER - Apply for Admission to Major | ||
| ES 385 | Social Foundations: Human Relations (10-15 hours in schools, LE-R1) | 3 |
| KINS 337 | Health Education Curriculum Design (10-15 hours in schools, Spring only) ✦ | 3 |
| KINS 473 | (LE-I1, LE-S3) | 2 |
| KINS 487 | Assessment in Adapted Physical Education (Spring only) ✦ | 3 |
| LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences and LE Option: Skills 1 (LE-S1) Written and Oral Communication | 3 | |
| LE Option: Knowledge 4 (LE-K4) Fine Arts | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 | |
| FOURTH YEAR | ||
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| ES 312 & ES 317 & ES 318 & ES 328 | General Methods of Teaching and Middle Level Methods and Curriculum and Teacher Assisting and Disciplinary Literacy and Study Strategies | 7 |
| ES 490 | Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| KINS 493 | Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (90 hours in schools, Fall only) ✦ | 3 |
| KINS 496 | Capstone-Teaching Physical Education (Fall only) ✦ | 1 |
| LE Free Choice | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| Student Teaching: | 10 | |
| ES 441 | Student Teaching in Elementary Education ^ | 5 |
| and one of the following: | 5 | |
| Student Teaching in Middle Level Education | ||
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| Student Teaching in Secondary Education (5 credits) ^ | ||
| ES 497 | Field Experience Seminar (LE-S3 & LE-I1) | 2 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
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ES 212 requires completion of at least 14 credits, completion of University Writing requirement, and a 2.5 GPA.
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Students may instead enroll in ES 440 (Internship Teaching in Elementary Education) and ES 446 (Internship Teaching in Middle Level Education) or ES 475 (Internship Teaching in Secondary Education) if they receive a recommendation from the PETE Program Director. Work closely with your academic and faculty advisors and the field placement office to determine which courses to register for based on your placement.
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This course requires a grade of “C” or higher and may only be repeated twice (COEHS Associate Dean permission required for third attempt).
Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs) The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices. The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study Abroad, Intercultural Immersion, Internship, and/or Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire.
Required: Students in the Physical Education major complete field experiences in teaching throughout the curriculum.
Course Suggestions
For LE Option categories, many possibilities exist in the LE Option categories. Students will benefit from combining as many of these requirements as possible (I.e. choosing courses that meet more than one category at once). For category K3, for example, any of the following courses are good choices: HIST 114, HIST 115, HIST 124, HIST 125, RELS 100, WMNS 100.
PSYC 230, 332, 336, SOC 101, GEOG 111, HIST 210, POLS 350: K2, R1
ENGL 130, ENGL 230, ENGL 259: K3, R2
MUSI 111, 112, 114, 224 & AIS 102: K4, R1
MUSI 225: K4, R2
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification: Students will need to independently seek their WSI certification through the American Red Cross. They should be able to proficiently perform the following strokes before seeking their WSI certification: front crawl, side stroke, back stroke, elementary back stroke, breast stroke, and butterfly.
Taking summer and/or winter term courses is suggested to lighten student loads during the academic year. Many required KINS courses and LE courses are regularly offered over summer and winter. Work closely with your academic and faculty advisors to identify which courses to take for summer and winter terms. Declaring a Physical Education Teaching major after your first year may delay graduation. Application to the Teacher Education Program should not occur more than 3 semesters before intended graduation. Students typically apply during the second semester of the third year on the above plan. Application is typically in October or March.
Application to Major
In order to submit an application to an Education Program, students must satisfy all of the requirements listed below:
- Students must have attained at least Sophomore status
- Students must have a minimum total GPA of 2.5
- Students will have met the University Writing Requirement (complete Writing 114, 116, 118, or 120 or the equivalent earning a C or better)
- Students will have met the University Mathematics Requirement (complete one college-level math course earning a C or better)
- Students will complete an introductory education course with a field placement (e.g. SEIP 208 or ES 212 or the equivalent) with a grade of C or better
Liberal Education (LE) Core Guidance
Liberal Education Core (LE Core)
The LE Core comprises 17 learning experiences across 11 learning outcomes. Students must complete a minimum of 36 credits in courses approved for the LE Core.
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K1 – Natural Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2).
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K2 – Social Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2).
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K3 – Humanities; two experiences.
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K4 – Fine Arts; one experience.
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S1 – Written and Oral Communication; two experiences (one experience must satisfy the University writing requirement).
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S2 – Mathematics; one experience (must satisfy the University math competency requirement).
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S3 – Creativity; one experience (can be fulfilled in a student’s major).
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R1 – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity; two experiences (one experience must meet the UW System Design for Diversity (DD) requirement).
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R2 – Global Perspectives; one experience.
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R3 – Civic and Environmental Issues; one experience.
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I1 – Integration; two experiences (one experience can be fulfilled in a student’s major).
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SL—Service Learning; 30 hours
Additional LE Core Information
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Most LE Core learning experiences are course based, and many courses meet more than one learning outcome (e.g., K3 and R2 or K1 and R3).
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Some learning experiences can also be met outside of a traditional course (e.g., undergraduate research (S3), study abroad (I1)).
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S1 – An English placement score that fulfills the University writing requirement fulfills one S1 experience.
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S1 – A foreign Language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 102 level satisfies one S1 experience.
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S1, R2 – A foreign language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 202 level satisfies one experience in S1 and the R2 experience.
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S2 – A math placement score that qualifies the student to enter Math 111, 112, 113 or 114 fulfills the S2 experience.
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S3 – Completion of two credits from any approved music ensemble fulfills the S3 experience.
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I1 – Any semester long study abroad program can fulfill one I1 experience.