Physical Education Teaching Option

The Physical Education Teaching Option (48 units) is designed to prepare students for teaching physical education in grades K-12 in public and private schools. The curriculum is designed to meet Standard Requirements set forth by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The major with this option totals 91-95 units.

For those Physical Education Teaching Option students entering the program after July 1, 2008, please be advised that CSU East Bay's program is currently under review at the State level and degree requirements could change as a result of the review. This may mean that students would have additional requirements not yet listed in the catalog. Furthermore, students enrolling after July 1, 2008 may be required to take the CSET, depending on the program approval status at their completion date.

Note: Due to policy changes from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Federal No Child Left Behind mandate, the Physical Education Option is periodically reviewed and changed to meet current state and federal standards. Consult a Physical Education Option Advisor for details and course requirements once they are available.

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Lower Division Requirement

Biology 2010 (5)

Core Courses (46 units)

KPE 3300 Kinesiological Measurement (5)
KPE 3305 Structural Kinesiology (5)
KPE 3310 Biomechanics (5)
KPE 3320 Exercise Physiology (5)
KPE 3330 Sensorimotor Skill (5)
KPE 3700 History of Sport (4)
KPE 3740 Philosophy of Sport (4)
KPE 3750 Sport in Contemporary Society (4)
KPE 4340 Motor Development (4)
KPE 4410 Sport Psychology (5)

Theory-Analysis Practice Courses (15 units)

DANC 3241 The Dance Experience (3)
KPE 3072 Individual and Dual Sports (3)
KPE 3075 Aquatics and Outdoor Education (3)
KPE 3079 Combatives and Fitness Activities (3)
KPE 3080 Team Sports and Field Sports (3)

Foundation Courses (8 units)

KPE 4008 Physical Education for Exceptional Individuals (4)
KPE 4650 First Aid and Safety (4)

Pedagogical Courses (12 units)

KPE 4090 Computer Application in Educational Settings (4)
KPE 4004 Elementary School Physical Education (4)
KPE 4006 Secondary School Physical Education (4)
KPE 4031 Professional Field Experience (4)
(Must be taken concurrently with P.E. 4004 & 4006)

Performance Requirments (6-10 units)

The skill proficiency requirement for all major students in Kinesiology, regardless of option, involves satisfactory completion of one (1) activity course in each of five categories: Swimming, Combatives, Team Sports, Individual or Dual Sports, and Fitness Activities. Therefore, the student must have completed a minimum of five different activities. At least one intermediate and one advanced level activity course must be included. Courses satisfying the skill proficiency requirement must be taken in residence or as an upper division student.