Physical Education (Grades K-12) and Health (Grades 5-12) Teaching Major (BA Traditional)
Students who complete this major and other state requirements are eligible to apply for a Minnesota teaching license for Physical Education (Grades K through 12) and Health (Grades 5 through 12).
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 32 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (4) | ||
| Required Content Courses | ||
| KHS 200 | Community Safety & First Aid/CPR | 1 |
| KHS 300 | Applied Nutrition | 4 |
| KHS 310 | Drug Education | 2 |
| KHS 320 | Human Life Experience | 3 |
| KHS 400 | Health Psychology | 4 |
| KHS 420 | Program Administration | 2 |
| KHS 436 | Motor Development, Control & Motor Learning | 4 |
| KHS 473 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| KHS 474 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| Required Education Courses | ||
| ED 201 | Foundations of and Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ED 330 | Human Diversity and Relations | 2 |
| ED 336 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ED 334 | Methods in Teaching Elementary Physical Education (Grades K-5) | 4 |
| ED 335 | Methods in Teaching Middle School and Secondary Physical Education (Grades 6-12) | 4 |
| ED 344 | The Effective Teacher | 3 |
| ED 371 | Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| ED 410 | Health Methods and Strategies | 3 |
| ED 439 | The Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| ED 481 | Introduction to Developmental Adapted Physical Education | 2 |
| ED 487 | Reading Across the Content Areas | 3 |
| ED 472 | Student Teaching | 15 |
| Total Credits | 75 | |
Each state has different requirements for professional licensure and certifications. CSP’s educator preparation programs are designed specifically to prepare students for licensure in Minnesota, but are not approved by any other state licensing boards for licensure in those states. CSP is unable to determine whether its teacher preparation programs would meet the educational requirements for licensure in other states. Students who want to work in a state other than Minnesota should contact the state licensing board in their state before enrolling in the program. Please see the contact information for teacher licensing boards here.