Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Option in Physical Education-Teacher Education (120 Units)
The Physical Education-Teacher Education (PETE) option places emphasis on teaching public school Physical Education (PE) to students with and without disabilities in preschool through grade 12 and includes concentrations in Adapted Physical Education (APE) and Physical Education K-12 (PE K-12). Prospective students should consult with the department's Single Subject Physical Education Advisor and/or Adapted Physical Education Advisor early to plan their program.
Program Requirements
Kinesiology Core Courses (15 units)
Take all of the following courses:
- KIN 201 Introduction to Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 300 Biomechanics of Human Movement (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 208 or equivalent 4-unit Human Anatomy course with 3-hour lecture and 3-hour laboratory with grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor. Open to Kinesiology and Dance Science majors only.
Corequisite: KIN 201
- KIN 301 Exercise Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 207 or equivalent 4-unit Human Physiology course with 3-hour lecture and 3-hour laboratory with grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor. Open to Kinesiology and Dance Science majors only.
Corequisite: KIN 201
- KIN 312 Motor Control and Learning (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 207, BIOL 208 and PSY 100 with grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor. Open to Kinesiology and Dance Science majors only.
Corequisite(s): KIN 201 applies to Kinesiology majors.
- KIN 332 Sociocultural Dimensions of Sport/Human Movement (3)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): KIN 201; for KIN students only.
Pedagogy Core Courses (45 units)
Take all of the following courses:
- BIOL 207 Human Physiology (4)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
- BIOL 208 Human Anatomy or HHS 401 (4)
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in one of the following: ART 372, BIOL 201, BIOL 205, BIOL 207, BIOL 212, BIOL 311, CHEM 140, DANC 261, or MICR 200.
- PSY 100 General Psychology (3)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Students who score 147 or above on the English Placement Test or "C" or better in one of the following AFRS 100S, ASAM 100S, CHLS 104S, ENGL 100S or ALI 150 or equivalent.
- KIN 149A Self-Defense (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 237 Techniques and Analysis of Aquatic Skills (2)
Prerequisites: American Red Cross Community First Aid and CPR certification or equivalent. Open to Kinesiology majors in the Adapted Physical Education and K-12 Physical Education teacher education option only. To maintain enrollment, students must pass the swimming proficiency examination that will be administered the first week of instruction.
- KIN 250 Techniques of Basketball (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 251 Techniques of Flag Football (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 253 Techniques of Soccer (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 255 Techniques of Softball (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 257 Techniques of Volleyball (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 261 Techniques and Analysis of Fundamental Rhythms (2)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 264 Techniques of Golf (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 265 Techniques of Gymnastics (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 266 Techniques of Badminton (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 267 Techniques of Tennis (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 268 Techniques of Track and Field (1)
Prerequisite: None
- KIN 270 Professional Practices in Public School Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: Students must meet the University GE writing course requirement. Corequisite: Community CPR/First Aid/Safety or current certification.
- KIN 315 Motor Development (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 207, BIOL 208; PSY 100 or equivalent.
- KIN 320 Adapted Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 208.
- KIN 343 Techniques and Analysis of Fitness (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 270.
- KIN 370 Movement Theory and Practice of Elementary Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 270.
- KIN 380 Principles, Organization and Management of Secondary School Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 149A, KIN 237, KIN 250, KIN 251, KIN 253, KIN 255, KIN 257, KIN 261, KIN 264, KIN 265, KIN 266, KIN 267, KIN 268, KIN 270, KIN 343, KIN 370 or consent of instructor. Suggest concurrent enrollment in EDSS 300P (single subject credential course).
- KIN 460 Applied Theory and Analysis of Non-Traditional Physical Education Games and Activities (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 370, senior standing.
Concentration Courses
Complete one of the following two concentration areas:
Concentration in Adapted Physical Education Concentration (9 units)
Take all of the following courses
- KIN 387 Physical Activities for the Disabled (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 320.
- KIN 388 Program Planning and Instruction in Adapted Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 387.
- KIN 427 Physical and Motor Assessment (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 315 or equivalent and KIN 320 or equivalent; upper-division undergraduate or graduate standing; consent of instructor required for graduate students prior to registration.
Concentration in K-12 Physical Education (9 units)
Take all of the following courses:
- KIN 457 Applied Theory of Teaching Team Sports (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 250, KIN 251, KIN 253, KIN 255, KIN 257, KIN 270 or consent of instructor; senior standing.
- KIN 461 Applied Theory of Teaching Individual and Dual Sports (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 237, KIN 264, KIN 265, KIN 266, KIN 267, KIN 268, KIN 270, or consent of instructor; senior standing.
- KIN 477 Measurement and Curriculum in Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 343 and KIN 370 or consent of instructor
