Dec 11, 2024

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Kinesiology Physical Education Teacher Education (EC-12), B.S.

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Kinesiology majors have the option to specialize in physical education teacher education (EC-12) or in fitness and human performance. Both of these programs require all students be able to participate in vigorous physical activities. Successful completion of the physical fitness tests is required for all students enrolled in KIN 100 and KIN 340 . Failure to pass all test items results in a withheld grade.

Kinesiology EC-12 majors are required to take BIO 123 or BIO 238 and PHY 101 as part of the quantitative skills and science requirements of the Bachelor of Science. Kinesiology EC-12 majors also must complete KIN 234 , KIN 235 and KIN 236 prior to internship (SED 450 /SED 460 ) and KIN 353 and KIN 417 prior to student teaching. EC-12 majors must earn a grade of C or better in all required activity courses: KIN 234 , KIN 235 and KIN 236 .

A grade of at least C in KIN 234 , KIN 235 , KIN 236 ; and a 2.75 GPA in coursework completed at SFA along with a 2.75 GPA in coursework completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.

Kinesiology Physical Education Teacher Education (EC-12)

1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

A. Communication (6 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENG 133H - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics (3 hours)

Three hours from:

MTH 110 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MTH 127 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Three hours from:

BIO 123 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History (6 hours)

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

And three hours in one of the following:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Courses for kinesiology teaching field (EC-12):

* Labs from core science requirement (PHY 101L ; BIO 123L ; BIO 238L )

HSC 121 - Core Concepts in Health Credit(s): 3
KIN 100 - Physical Fitness Concepts and Activities Credit(s): 2
KIN 120 - Foundations of Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
KIN 234 - Innovative Games and Sports Credit(s): 2
KIN 235 - Team Games and Sports Credit(s): 2
KIN 236 - Individual Games and Sports Credit(s): 2
KIN 330 - Measurement and Evaluation Credit(s): 3
KIN 331 - Concepts of Elementary Physical Education Credit(s): 3
KIN 340 - Foundations of Personal Fitness Credit(s): 3
KIN 349 - Psychomotor Development Movement Activities Credit(s): 3
KIN 353 - Physiology of Exercise Credit(s): 3
KIN 353L - Physiology of Exercise Laboratory Credit(s): 1
KIN 417 - Analysis of Movement Credit(s): 3
KIN 417L - Analysis of Movement Laboratory Credit(s): 1
KIN 431 - Organization and Administration of Activity Programs Credit(s): 3
KIN 460 - Principles of Coaching Interscholastic Athletics Credit(s): 3
KIN 462 - Motor Learning Credit(s): 3
KIN 470 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 3
KIN 487 - Activities for Special Populations Credit(s): 3

3. Professional education courses:

HMS 203 - Human Growth and Development: Infancy - Adolescence Credit(s): 3
SED 370 - Sociocultural and Historic Perspectives in American Education Credit(s): 3
SED 371 - Curriculum and Instructional Design Credit(s): 3
SED 372 - Disciplinary Literacy Credit(s): 3
SED 450 - Assessment for Diverse and Contemporary Classrooms Credit(s): 2
SED 450L - Assessment for Contemporary Classrooms Lab Credit(s): 1
SED 460 - Motivating and Managing Credit(s): 3
ELE 441 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School Credit(s): 2-12
SED 442 - Student Teaching in a Secondary Learning Community Credit(s): 2-12
SED 443 - Education in a Global Society Credit(s): 3

4. Total minimum semester hours for degree plan is 120 semester hours.

5. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course

6. All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program.

See TSI Information elsewhere in this bulletin.

7. Sample degree plan available on department website.

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