This four-year plan serves as a sample to provide students with a clear path to graduation. A student’s path may differ from this example. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor each semester to ensure appropriate course selection.
Adapted Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration
Fall Semester
Course |
Credits |
PSH 110 Principles of Psychology |
3 |
THE 111 Intro to Theatre |
3 |
SOC 100 Intro to Sociology |
3 |
ENG 112 College Comp |
3 |
JRB 219 Adv & Consumer Cult |
3 |
GEP 100 |
1 |
Total |
16 |
Spring Semester
Course |
Credits |
BIO 221 Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
DNS 115 Intro to Dance |
3 |
CMC 273 Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
MTH 112 College Math |
3 |
Foreign Language |
3 |
Total |
16 |
Fall Semester
Course |
Credits |
HST 211 Early America |
3 |
PES 305 Significance of Physical Activity |
3 |
PES 413 Human Development |
3 |
PES 114 Beginning Swimming |
1 |
PES 214 Intermediate Swimming |
1 |
PES 225 Group Fitness |
1 |
Free Elective |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Spring Semester
Course |
Credits |
PES 439 Motor Learning |
3 |
PES 335 Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
PES 396 Women in Sport |
3 |
PES 202 Adventure Challenge |
2 |
PES 215 Teach Aquatics |
1 |
PES 201 Rhythms and Dance |
1 |
PES 206 Teach Gymnastics |
1 |
Total |
15 |
Fall Semester
Course |
Credits |
PEP 441 Instructional Strategies in PE |
3 |
PEP 443 Assessment |
3 |
PEP 445 Adapted Physical Education |
3 |
PEP 451 Diversity in PE |
3 |
PES 228 Team Sports |
2 |
Free Elective |
2 |
Total |
16 |
Spring Semester
Course |
Credits |
PEP 444 Elementary Methods |
4 |
PEP 342 Elementary Activities |
2 |
PEP 483 Early Childhood PE |
2 |
PEP 301 Fitness Education for Teachers |
2 |
PES 486 APA Sensory Impairments |
3 |
Free Elective |
2 |
Total |
15 |
Fall Semester
Course |
Credits |
PEP 442 Secondary Methods |
4 |
PEP 310 Teaching Games Tactically |
1 |
PRO 370 Drug Health Ed for Teachers |
1 |
PES 226 Lifetime Activities |
2 |
PES 227 Outdoor Education |
1 |
PEP 481 Instructional Strategies in APA |
3 |
PEP 482 Adapted PA & Sport |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Spring Semester
Course |
Credits |
PEP 476 Seminar in Student Teaching/Coaching |
2 |
PEP 487 Elementary Student Teaching |
5 |
PEP 488 Secondary Student Teaching |
5 |
Total |
12 |
*Please note: Students may choose to take PEP 489 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (3 credits) or complete 50% of their Student Teaching meeting competencies related to APE.