Program Overview
The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in Physical Education (K-12) requires successful completion of 120 hours, including (1) the UCA Core: complete 38 hours to meet lower-division UCA Core requirements and complete upper-division UCA Core requirements using major and/or designated courses; (2) physical education core and major requirements (45 hours); (3) College of Education course requirements for licensure as listed below; and (4) required courses in health education also listed below.
Mathematics Pathway: First-time, first-year students majoring in Physical Education Teacher Education enter the Quantitative Literacy Mathematics Pathway and must enroll in MATH 1360 during their first year of study, unless they have been awarded credit that completes their 1000-level math requirements.
Upon successful completion of the Physical Education-Teacher Education (PETE) Program, teacher candidates will be recommended to the Arkansas Department of Education for the initial teaching license.
A grade of C or better is required in all EXSS, PETE, and HLTH courses. The PETE Program is an admissions program.
An emphasis in Health Education is required (11 hours).
Program Outline
Major in Physical Education (K-12)
EXSS Core Curriculum (17 hours):
- EXSS 2381 Anatomical Kinesiology
- EXSS 3303 Exercise Physiology
- EXSS 3382 Biomechanics [UD UCA Core: I]
- EXSS 4230 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
- EXSS 4320 Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance [UD UCA Core: Z]
- EXSS 4395 Sport in American Society [UD UCA Core: D]
K-12 Major Requirements (43 hours):
- PETE 1230 Teaching Conditioning Activities and Beginning Weight Training
- PETE 2220 Teaching Individual Sports
- PETE 2230 Teaching Team Sports
- PETE 2223 Teaching Outdoor Education and Recreational Games
- PETE 2250 Teaching Dance and Rhythmical Activities
- PETE 2300 Principles of Kinesiology and Physical Education
- EXSS 2340 Motor Development and Learning
- PETE 3316 Curriculum
- PETE 3330 Physical Education for Elementary Grades [UD UCA Core: R]
- PETE 3363 Adapted Physical Education
- PETE 4310 Methods and Materials of Secondary Physical Education
- PETE 4380 Internship I: Physical Education and Health
- PETE 4T90 Internship II
Health Education course requirements (11 hours):
- HLTH 2201 First Aid
- HLTH 2320 Mental Health
- HLTH 3300 Methods and Materials for Health Promotion [UD UCA Core: C]
- HLTH 3325 Disease Management for Health Promotion
College of Education course requirements for licensure (11 hours):
- EDUC 1300 Education as a Profession
- EDUC 3322 Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings
- EDUC 4210 Integration of Technology in Teaching & Learning
- MSIT 4325 Disciplinary Literacy
PETE Program Admission, Retention, and Exit Requirements
Teacher Education Admission, Exit, and Retention policies have recently been revised. Consult your advisor to ensure that you are following the best pathway during our transition.
