Physical Education - Health Education and Adapted PE Emphasis Requirements (BSE)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 61 units 1,2 | ||
| PEPROF 166 | FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ADAPTED PE | 2 |
| PEPROF 240 | STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM AND PLANNING | 3 |
| PEPROF 250 | MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING | 3 |
| PEPROF 260 | ASSESSMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| 2 units of any PEGNRL courses | 2 | |
| Program Requirements: | ||
| PEPROF 222 | FOSTERING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN HEALTH, PE, AND APE | 2 |
| PEPROF 300 | INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY USE IN HEALTH, PE, AND APE | 2 |
| PEPROF 301 | EXERCISE SCIENCE FOR HEALTH, PE, AND ADAPTED PE TEACHERS | 3 |
| PEPROF 456 | TEACHING SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUAL SPORTS | 3 |
| PEPROF 457 | TEACHING SKILLS FOR TEAM SPORTS | 3 |
| PEPROF 477 | ACTIVITIES OF INCLUSION FROM A-Z IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| PEPROF 479 | ATHLETICS FOR ALL: ADAPTED SPORTS | 3 |
| HEALTHED 300 | HEALTH LITERACY AND STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION | 3 |
| HEALTHED 305 | CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR CONTENT IN STANDARDS-BASED HEALTH | 3 |
| HEALTHED 310 | IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTENT IN STANDARDS - BASED HEALTH | 3 |
| SPECED 360 | BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT FOR THE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS | 3 |
| COACHING 256 | PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASPECTS OF COACHING | 2 |
| Select 3 units from: | 3 | |
| TEACHING AND COACHING OF AQUATICS | ||
| TEACHING AND COACHING OF TUMBLING AND GYMNASTICS | ||
| TEACHING COOPERATIVE/ADVENTURE/OUTDOOR EDUCATION | ||
| TEACHING RHYTHMS AND DANCE | ||
| SPORTS PEDAGOGY: TEACHING AND COACHING SPORTS SKILLS | ||
| Methods and Pre-Student Teaching: | ||
| PEPROF 437 | METHODS AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN ELEMENTARY PE | 3 |
| PEPROF 447 | METHODS AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SECONDARY PE | 3 |
| PEPROF 475 | METHODS AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN ADAPTED PE | 3 |
| HEALTHED 445 | METHODS AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH EDUCATION | 3 |
| Total Units | 61 | |
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Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED is required before Methods and Pre-Student Teaching courses.
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GPA requirements:
- To graduate from the College of Education and Professional Studies, students in a BSE licensure major must have at least a combined GPA of 2.75; and
- students must achieve a content GPA of 3.00 or higher across all introductory requirements and program requirements as listed below, or pass the standardized content knowledge test approved by the State Superintendent.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Requirements | ||
| EDFOUND 212 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| EDFOUND 243 | FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION IN A PLURALISTIC SOCIETY | 3 |
| EDFNDPRC 210 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND TEACHING | 3 |
| SPECED 205 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| PEPROF 410 | STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR-PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| PEFIELD 411 | DIRECTED TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| PEFIELD 414 | DIRECTED TEACHING ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| PEFIELD 415 | DIRECTED TEACHING HEALTH EDUCATION | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 139 | 3-5 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| PEPROF 166 | 2 | EDFOUND 212 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | BIOLOGY 120 | 4 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | PEPROF 240 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | ||
| 13-15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| SPECED 205 | 3 | EDFNDPRC 210 | 3 |
| PEPROF 260 | 3 | EDFOUND 243 | 3 |
| CORE 120 or 140 - HISTORICAL PERSPECITVES OR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES | 3 | PEPROF 301 | 3 |
| PEPROF 250 | 3 | HEALTHED 300 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | GENED Elective (Safety 255 Recommended) | 3 |
| PEGENRL Elective (2 GP Courses = 1 Credit) | 1 | Any Non-Lab Science Other Than Biology | 3 |
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| COACHING 256 | 2 | PEPROF 447 | 3 |
| PEPROF 479 | 3 | HEALTHED 305 | 3 |
| SPECED 360 | 3 | PEPROF 477 | 3 |
| PEPROF 300 | 2 | HEALTHED 445 | 3 |
| PEPROF 456 | 3 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| GENED Elective (GA, GH, GI, GE) | 2 | PEPROF 457 | 3 |
| PEPROF 222 | 2 | ||
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| PEPROF 475 | 3 | PEFIELD 411 | 3 |
| PEPROF Elective (see below) | 3 | PEFIELD 414 | 3 |
| PEPROF 437 | 3 | PEFIELD 415 | 3 |
| HEALTHED 310 | 3 | PEPROF 410 | 3 |
| 12 | 12 | ||
| Total Units: 122-124 | |||
The curriculum in the College of Education and Professional Studies is structured so that students move through classes in a prescribed order. Prerequisites are important and are strongly enforced. The four year plan illustrates the type of curriculum a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years; it is not an official document. Refer to Academic Advising Report for full requirements.
First Year Advising Notes: By the end of the first year your GPA should be a minimum of 2.75 in order to meet the basic requirements for admission to the College of Education and Professional Studies.
Goals: Talk to your academic advisor about your interests and goals and begin to understand career options for your major. Explore student groups and organizations and join one that feels right for you. These groups offer a great way to learn more about the major and begin networking. Explore on-campus resources such as undergraduate research opportunities, the Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center, and the Office of Global Experience.
After your first year: Become comfortable in understanding and reading your Academic Advising Report.
Second Year Advising Notes: To stay on track, you should complete your Educational and Physical Education Foundation courses by the end of your second year. You should plan to apply for admission to Professional Studies at the beginning of your fourth semester, once you have completed 40 credits. Make sure you meet the basic requirements for admission by visiting our College Advising page.
Goals: Get to know the resources available to you in Winther Hall such as the CLOUD Lab, the Office of Clinical Experiences, and the Academic Advising Office.
After your second year: Understand your program curriculum and graduation plan while working with your advisor
***Courses denoted with RED, italic font require Admission to Professional Studies. You will not be allowed to register for these courses without applying, and being admitted to the College of Education and Professional Studies.
Third Year Advising Notes: A faculty member will be assigned as your advisor once you are admitted to Professional Education. They should be used to help you determine major elective credits, career options, additional professional experiences, etc.
Goals: Pursue a leadership position within a student organization or volunteer group. Get to know your professors, especially in your major. Start connecting what you learn in the classroom to how it will apply to your career.
After your third year: Work with your faculty advisor to make sure you’re on track to graduate. Continue to seek major-related employment/experiences.
PEPROF Elective Options
PEPROF 230-Fall Only, Coaching 252-Spring Only, PEPROF 407-Spring Only, PEPROF 273-Fall Only, PEPROF 345-Fall Only
***Courses denoted with RED, italic font require Admission to Professional Studies. You will not be allowed to register for these courses without applying, and being admitted to the College of Education and Professional Studies.
Fourth Year Advising Notes: Apply for graduation online through the Registrar’s Office one full semester before you anticipate graduating. Complete all required testing. Work with your program coordinator and the Office of Clinical Experiences in order to confirm your student teaching placement.
Goals: Work with the Career Service Office to perfect your resume and cover letter. Attend networking events, career fairs, and employer information meetings. Read professional journals and consider a student membership in a professional organization.
Students must begin their Math and English sequences with the appropriate course. The English course a student starts with will be determined by their ACT English or SAT Verbal score. The Math course a student starts with will be determined by their UW System math placement score.
The HPEA License emphasis of the Physical Education Bachelor of Science in Education degree leads to endorsement for licensure to teach Physical Education, Adaptive Physical Education and Health Education courses at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Early Childhood through Adolescence developmental level (all ages in a public school).
Students will be required to pass additional assessments prior to student teaching and licensure.