Physical Education Teacher Education, B.S.

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Program Description

Graduates from the Physical Education K-12 Teacher Education (PETE) program will be prepared to meet all standards for Utah licensure for K-12 Physical Education. The focus of this program is on enhancing student outcomes – both for university students and for their future students. Outcomes that should be met by the end of the program include scientific and theoretical knowledge, skill and fitness based competency, planning and implementation, instructional delivery and management, impact on student learning, and professionalism. PETE majors learn to individualize instruction to enhance learning for all students, regardless of their abilities. Students successfully completing the requirements of their UVU professional teacher education program and all licensure requirements receive a baccalaureate degree from UVU and are recommended for a Utah Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Acceptance to the Secondary Education Program, which include the following requirements: (1) ENGL and MATH QL courses must have a grade C or higher. (2) GPA of 2.7 or higher with no grade lower than a C in content area courses.  (3) Completion of all General Education requirements and 70% of content area courses. (4)  Pass LiveScan Criminal Background Check.
2. Complete PETE 3100 Introduction to Physical Education Pedagogy with a grade of C or better.
3. Fitness requirement: Students must achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness. Standards will be set according to expert guidelines that take info effect age, gender, disability, and other contributing factors.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with 40 semester credits from 3000 and 4000 level courses.
2. Overall GPA of 2.7 (B-) or above with no grade lower than a C in major required content courses and no grade lower than a B- in Licensure and Methods courses.
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
5. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
6. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply motor development theory and principles related to skillful movement, physical activity and fitness.
2. Implement progressive and sequential instruction that addresses the diverse needs of all students.
3. Create appropriate assessments that will measure student achievement of goals and objectives.
4. Apply discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts critical to the development of physical education individuals.
5. Implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state, and national standards to address the diverse needs of all students.
6. Use effective communication and pedagogical skills and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning.
7. Utilize assessments and reflection to foster student learning and inform instructional decisions.
8. Demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.