PSC Health & Physical Education PK-12

Program Overview

Shenandoah University's PSC Health & Physical Education PK-12 program prepares students to teach health and physical education in grades PK-12. The program emphasizes making learning enjoyable and engaging for all students, and it meets the requirements for teacher licensure in Virginia and most other states. Graduates can expect to earn between $36,000 and $48,000 annually.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Requirements:
• PSY 222: Lifespan Development (3 credit hours)
• EDU 310: The Teaching Profession (3 credit hours)
• KNS 262: Instructional Strategies for Team Sports (3 credit hours)
• KNS 322: Motor Development (3 credit hours)
• KNS 370: Measurement and Evaluation in PE (3 credit hours)
• KNS 481: Adapted Physical Education (3 credit hours)

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Focus on games and technology such as pedometers and heart rate monitors to make learning enjoyable and engaging for all students.
• Faculty:
• Instructors with expertise in health and physical education.

Careers:

• Earnings:
• Physical Education teachers can earn between $36,000 and $48,000 annually, depending on the school district.
• Career Services:

Other:

• Program Focus:
• Prepares students to make a difference in children's physical health and well-being.
• Program Highlights:
• Teaches students how to make learning enjoyable and engaging for all students.
• Emphasizes the application of theory to real-world problems and lived experiences.
• Accreditation:
• Administration and Supervision Licensure and Teacher Education Licensure programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• State Licensure:
• Meets the requirements for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Graduates are eligible for licensure in most states through reciprocity agreements.
• Students who complete the Kinesiology major and the professional education courses listed above, in addition to specific general studies requirements, may qualify for licensure in the area of Health and Physical Education PK-12.