Health & Physical Education Teacher Education (K-12)

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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION (K-12)

Our program helps you realize your potential as a teacher and pass on your passion for sports and physical fitness. With small class sizes, state-of-the-art technology, and significant opportunities to work with educators and students in the community, you’ll acquire the skills needed to deliver optimum learning experiences in changing classroom environments.

Work with the latest technology

Work with our on-campus technology to analyze technical performances, monitor breath-by-breath gas analysis and oxygen consumption, test anaerobic power, and track every movement with a 3D movement analysis device.

Cultivate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding you need to be an effective teacher in today’s schools by enrolling in the Teacher Education Program at University of Jamestown.

The program is approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB).

ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION

Candidates must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program in order to enroll in most education courses. Typically, candidates apply for admission to the program while enrolled in EDUC 201: Introduction to Teaching.

To apply, candidates must complete the application form and submit it to the Teacher Education Department by November 1 for spring admission or April 1 for fall admission. Applications are not reviewed during the summer.

Coursework

Course Title Credits

Educ 100

Praxis Preparation

0

Math 102

Intermediate Algebra
Or higher level

3

KNS 111

Beginning Swimming

1

KNS 182

Intro to Kinesiology

2

KNS 183

Personal Health & Wellness

3

Educ 201

Introduction to Teaching

3

Psyc 203

Developmental Psychology

3

KNS 207/208

Beginning or Intermediate Weight Training

1

KNS 215/216

Social Dance I or II

1

KNS 217

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I

3

KNS 218

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II

3

KNS 240

Nutrition and Wellness

2

Educ 253

Applied Cognitive Theories

3

KNS 260

Technology Integration in PE, Health, & Fitness

3

KNS 261

Methods & Activities for Teaching Elementary PE

3

KNS 262

Middle School Activities & Materials

3

KNS 263

High School Activities & Materials

3

KNS 264

Teaching Fitness Education

2

Educ 303

Introduction to Teaching Students with Exceptionalities

3

KNS 305

Curriculum, Standards, & Assessment of PE

3

Educ 306

Multicultural Education

3

KNS 309

Basic Biomechanics

3

KNS 311

Motor Learning and Development

3

KNS 346

Adaptive Physical Education

2

KNS 360

Methods in Health Education

3

KNS 361

Methods in Physical Education (includes field exp.)

4

Psyc 373

Human Sexuality

3

KNS 385

Sports First Aid & Injury Care

3

Educ 398

TED Seminar I

1

Educ 399

TED Seminar II

1

KNS 402

Exercise Physiology

3

KNS 404

Exercise Physiology Lab

1

Educ 498

Student Teaching Seminar

1

Educ 499

Student Teaching

12

Total Semester Credits Required: 91

Tuition and Financial Aid

We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ education. 100% of our full-time undergraduate students have some type of financial aid, with scholarship packages starting at $8,000 minimum. Your counselor for admissions personally walks you through financial aid, including the process of filing a FAFSA, maximizing your eligibility for aid, and answering any questions you may have along the way.