Encouraging a fit and active community is vital. With a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Sports Studies with a Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) concentration, you will be prepared to teach K-12 students. Our program emphasizes engagement and hands-on experience in the field. Learn from award-winning faculty and instructors as you grow your passion for physical education. Completing the program and becoming a certified teacher opens career pathways in education. Take a step toward your future and apply today!
Kinesiology & Sports Studies (BS) :: SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN KINESIOLOGY AND SPORTS STUDIES
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Career Readiness
Participate in excellence-driven programs that empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a variety of settings. Our faculty are dedicated to providing you with the tools needed to excel.
Accomplished Faculty
Enjoy the opportunity of learning with award-winning faculty. Our instructors have the
knowledge and passion needed to help you succeed.
Our Facilities
Foster your education with a space designed for innovation and collaboration. The new Nursing and Health Sciences Building features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that provide you with an unmatched experience.
Education-Centered
Teachers matter. That’s why we created a bachelor’s degree that emphasizes educational and professional goals. When it comes to fieldwork and pedagogy, our program is designed with you in mind.
Gain the skills you need by earning your bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Sports Studies (PETE concentration). Our program opens many opportunities within the community.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
High School Teachers
$61,660
Middle school teacher
$59,660
Kindergarten and elementary school teacher
$59,420
Data from the US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
Internship provides the foundation you need for successful employment. For the PETE concentration, students take pre-internship classes followed by an internship semester which includes a practicum and residency in teaching. This emphasis will also prepare you for the TExES certification exam.
Kinesiology & Sports Studies (BS) :: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
Adapted Physical EducationHHPK 302
A course designed to provide knowledge related to individuals with disabilities and the effects of these disabilities upon motor development and the performance of motor activities.
Teaching Methods in Physical Education IHHPK 314
A course designed to enable the student to learn the process of movement and skill acquisition for elementary children. Principles and practices related to the learning of children’s movement skills, fitness and active lifestyles will be investigated.
Secondary Residency in TeachingSED 405
Resident teachers perform all aspects of student teaching in a public school setting. Working closely with a public school mentor teacher and under the supervision of a university liaison, the resident teachers learn the process and concepts of teaching in the real-world setting.
Motor Learning and Motor ControlHHPK 305
The study of the acquisition of psychomotor skill and neuromuscular function in the control of movement and the application of the principles of motor learning and performance to teaching, rehabilitation and sports training.
Designed for full-time students and working professionals, some classes are offered online, while more practice-based classes are face-to-face or hybrid.
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