Physical Education, K-12 Teacher Certification

Lander's Bachelor of Science in Physical Education - Teacher Education (K-12) prepares a student for teaching careers in the public schools.

The Physical Education-Teacher Education (K-12) is guided by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards for beginning physical education teachers and aligned with Lander University's conceptual framework for teacher education.

The goals of the Lander University Physical Education-Teacher Education Major prepare students to be able to:

1. Identify and discuss major factors in the evolution of the field of Physical Education-Teacher Education from its early historical roots to its present position in the teaching profession;
2. Describe and apply bioscience (anatomical, physiological/biochemical, and biomechanical) concepts and changes occurring in the human organism to skillful movement, physical activity, conditioning, and fitness across the lifespan;
3. Identify, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional methods and assessment strategies that address the diverse cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning needs of all students;
4. Describe knowledge of and apply experiences in planning, implementing, and assessing/evaluating a total school program of physical education in accordance with approved national/state content standards and the state physical education assessment program; and
5. Exhibit professional dispositions in the physical education community that promote active, lifelong learners.

The B.S. in Physical Education, K-12 Teacher Certification is a program in the Department of Exercise Science and Human Performance at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The Department of Exercise Science and Human Performance is housed in Lander University’s College of Nursing, Human Performance and Health Sciences. For more information on the college, click here.

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

¹ For approved courses see the General Education section
² If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

*Student must be admitted to Teacher Education Program.

• For formal admission to the Physical Education K-12 Teacher Certification major, see Student Eligibility on page 302 of the catalog.
• Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
• Additional requirements: CPR/FA card during 4 year period as a student
• Physical Education majors must earn a "B" or better in PETE 329, PETE 429, and PETE 461. A "C" or better must be earned in all other Major Program Core Requirements, Major Program Additional Requirements, and EXSC 175.
• See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
• For a complete list of Course Descriptions, please see the Academic Catalog page.