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Physical Education, Bachelor of Science, Teaching Degree
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 for teacher 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 Requirements.

General Education Core 45 credits

General Education Core requirements
Physical education requirements35 credits

All of the following courses		31 credits
3
    2
      2
        2
          2
            3
              3
                3
                  1
                    3
                      1
                        3
                          3

                            Select two of the following courses                            		4 credits
                            2
                              2
                                2
                                  2
                                    Professional education requirements33 credits

                                    All of the following courses
                                    3
                                      1
                                        3
                                          3
                                            3
                                              3
                                                3
                                                  1
                                                    15
                                                      Electives15 credits

                                                      University-wide elective credits
                                                      Total for the degree 128 credits

                                                      All bachelor degree candidates must complete the General Education Core.
                                                      Program administered by: Health Education and Physical Education Department.

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