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Physical Education, B.S. - Teaching Degree
Department of Exercise Science, Recreation/Leisure, Athletic Training and Health
Health Education and Physical Education Faculty
The Teaching Degree in Physical Education is designed specifically for the student who wishes to become a certified physical education teacher. Graduates of the program are eligible certification by the Maine Department of Education. This certification is recognized by other states and Canadian provinces with whom Maine shares reciprocity. In the selection of elective courses, students are encouraged to consult with their assigned faculty advisor.
A student must successfully complete the General Education Core, professional education sequence, and physical education major requirements for a total of 128 credit hours.
Students are requested to read the Teacher Education program description and requirements.
All candidates for the bachelor's degree must complete the General
Education Core of Courses, which totals 44 credits.
| Physical Education Requirements |
37-38 Credits |
| Course No. |
Course |
Credits |
| Phe
100 |
Introduction to Physical Education |
3 |
| Phe 102 |
Techniques of Teaching Gymnastics/Developmental Movement Skills |
1 |
| Phe 105 |
Techniques of Teaching Dance or |
1 |
| Phe 108 |
Techniques of Teaching Social Dance or |
| Phe
109 |
Techniques of Teaching Fold and Square Dance |
| Throwing and Catching (choose one) |
| Phe 110 |
Techniques of Teaching Lacrosse/Team Handball or |
1 |
| Phe 115 |
Techniques of Teaching Basketball/Softball |
| Striking and Kicking (choose one) |
| Phe 113 |
Techniques of Teaching Soccer/Volleyball or |
1 |
| Phe 203 |
Techniques of Teaching Racquet Sports |
| Recreation/Outdoors (choose one) |
| Phe 178 |
Techniques of Teaching Archery/Orienteering or |
1 |
| Phe 204 |
Techniques of Teaching Outdoor Activities |
| Phe 103 |
Techniques of Teaching Track and Field or |
1 |
| Phe 114 |
Techniques of Teaching Weight Training and Aerobics |
| Phe 204 |
Techniques of Teaching Outdoor Activities |
1 |
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| Phe
265 |
Motor Learning |
3 |
| Phe 274 |
Structural Kinesiology |
3 |
| Phe 313 |
Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Movement |
3 |
| Phe
340 |
Advanced First Aid/CPR |
3 |
| Phe
381 |
Kinesiology |
3 |
| Phe
381L |
Kinesiology Laboratory |
1 |
| Phe
382 |
Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
| Phe
382L |
Physiology of Exercise Laboratory |
1 |
| Phe
480 |
Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Education |
3 |
| Phe
485 |
Organization and Administration of Physical Education |
3 |
Professional Education |
33 |
| Edu
150 |
Exploring Education in Contemporary America |
3 |
| Edu
200 |
The Learner and The Learning Process |
3 |
| Phe
267 |
Planning and Methods in Teaching Elementary Physical Education |
3 |
| Phe
302 |
Planning and Methods in Teaching Secondary Physical Education |
3 |
| Phe
385 |
Adapted Physical Education |
3 |
| Phe
396 |
Field Work in Teaching Physical Education |
3 |
| Phe
495 |
Student Teaching |
15 |
Total Credits Required for the
Degree |
128 Credits |
| Minimum cumulative GPA required for graduation: |
2.50 |
Minimum cumulative GPA required for student teaching(Edu 495): |
2.50 |
| Cumulative GPA required in courses in the major area: |
2.50 |
| Cumulative GPA required in courses in the professional education sequence: |
2.50 |
| *Students are required to take Bio 161 and Bio 162 to fulfill the science requirement in the General Education Core. Students are advised to take Psy 100 General Psychology in the General Education Core. |
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