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Kinesiology: Physical Education Teacher Education (B.S.E.)

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What can you do with this degree?

This program equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a teaching certificate in K-12 physical education, enabling you to inspire and educate students about the importance of physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. With this degree, you can make a positive impact on the health and well-being of younger generations through engaging and fun physical activities. 

The Physical Education Teacher Certification program provides comprehensive knowledge about the structure of physical education through content courses in individual and team sports, dance, lifetime activities, teaching methods, and adapted physical education. Students apply this knowledge in practical settings to ensure they are well-prepared to teach physical education. 

Certification Options: 

Incoming students who wish to pursue the Physical and/or Health Education at the University of Kentucky should select Kinesiology: Physical Education Teacher Education (B.S.E.) on their application. Once enrolled, your academic advisor will assist you in choosing the best option for you. You will choose from one of the following certification options. 

  • Plan 1: Students are encouraged to complete this plan, which includes majors in both Physical Education Teacher Certification and Health Education Teacher Certification. Graduates will be qualified to pursue their teaching certification in physical education and health education for grades K-12.
  • Plan 2 (Single Discipline Certification): Students who choose to major in either Physical Education Teacher Certification or Health Education Teacher Certification alone must select a university-approved minor. They will be certified to teach only in the chosen discipline. 

Program Details

Delivery Method: On Campus, In-Person 

Teacher Education Program: Teacher Certification Information 

Scholarship Information: Student Scholarships and Awards

Accreditation: This program is approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). 

Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion 

What You'll Study

Below is a template that outlines the typical course progression for this major. Actual progression may vary based on factors such as AP/IB credits, dual enrollment, transfer credits, individual academic readiness. A College of Education academic advisor will help develop a path to graduation that is best suited for you. 

This course progression is for Physical Education and Health Education Plan One. To get a course progression for Kinesiology: Physical Education Teacher Education with a University Approved Minor, please contact an Academic Advisor.

Year 1

Semester 1 (16 course hours) 

  • UK Core Composition and Communication 1: CIS or WRD 110 (3)
  • UK Core Quantitative Foundations (3)
  • UK Core Social Sciences: PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology (4)
  • UK Core Global Dynamics (3)
  • UK Core Arts and Creativity (3) 

 

Semester 2 (17 course hours) 

  • UK Core Composition and Communication 1: CIS or WRD 111 (3)
  • UK Core Statistical Reasoning: STA 210 (3)
  • UK Core Humanities (3)
  • SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3)
  • UK Core Natural Sciences: BIO 103: Basic Ideas of Biology (3)
  • KHP 156: Educational Gymnastics (1)
  • KHP 162: Outdoor Education Through Activities (1) 

Year 2

Semester 3 (15 course hours) 

KHP 220: Sexuality Education (3) 

KHP 222: Drug Education (3) 

KPH 263: Curriculum Design and Developmental Sport Skills in Elementary Education (3) 

EDP 202: Human Development and Learning (3) 

KHP 200: The History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3) 

 

Semester 4 (16 course hours)  

KHP 205: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Physical Education (3) 

KHP 190: First Aid and Emergency Care (2) 

EDP 203: Teaching Exceptional Learners in Regular Classrooms (3) 

KHP 230: Human Health and Wellness (3) 

KHP 250: Team Sports (2) 

KHP 210: Introduction to Fitness (2) 

KHP 157: Track and Field (1) 

Year 3

Semester 5 (17 course hours) 

KHP 260: Individual Sports (2) 

KHP 310: Applied Health Education Practice (3) 

KHP 270: Introduction to Health Education and Promotion (3) 

KHP 445: Introduction to Tests and Measurements (3) 

KHP 300: Psychology and Sociology of Physical Education and Sport (3) 

KHP 390: Dance Activities for Schools (3) 

 

Semester 6 (16 course hours) 

KHP 240: Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3) 

EDC 317: Introduction to Instructional Media (1) 

KHP 361: Field Experiences (3)* 

KHP 360: Physical Education in the Secondary School (3)* 

KHP 344: Physical Education in the Secondary School (3)* 

KHP 330: Planning and Implementing Health Education Programs (3) 

Year 4

Semester 7 (15 course hours) 

KHP 590: Critical Issues in Health Promotion (3) 

DHN 101: Human Nutrition and Wellness (3) 

KHP 579: Adapted Physical Education (3) 

KHP 430: Methods of Teaching Health Education (3)* 

EDC 533: Teacher Literacy Across Disciplines (3) 

 

Semester 8 (12 course hours) 

KHP 369: Student Teaching in Physical Education (6)* 

KHP 371: Student Teaching in Health Education (6)* 

*Requires admission into the Teacher Education Program* 

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