Areas of Study

Physical Education Teacher Education Concentrations

5-12 Curriculum

The 5-12 concentration is composed of a 36-credit core of physical education courses designed to prepare students for teaching at the higher grade levels.

Required courses include:

PE 101-105 Fitness Principles 1 cr
PE 150 Introduction to Physical Education 1 cr
PE 180 Officiating in Sports 1 cr
PE 190 First Aid, Health & Safety 2 cr
PE 235 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries 3 cr
PE 240 Phil., Hist., & Org. Perspectives in PE 3 cr
PE 250 Dance Patterns & Forms 3 cr
PE 260 Gymnastics 2 cr
PE 290 Individual & Team Sports 1 cr
PE 340 Movement & Learning 3 cr
PE 370 Kinesiology 3 cr
PE 410 Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education 3 cr
Electives in Physical Education 1 cr

Other Requirements Include:

BIO 151 Human Biology I 4 cr
BIO 152 Human Biology II 4 cr

For further assistance please contact Dr. Brarbra Tyree (barbara.tyree@valpo.edu).

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