| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
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| Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Teaching Concentration (K-12 certification) |
| Physical education as a teaching concentration is one of the most rewarding majors you can pursue at Aquinas College. This major will prepare you for a fulfilling career in education. |
| Aquinas College is certified by the state department of education to endorse students in K through 12 physical education. This means students that complete the course requirements and successfully pass both student teaching and the state subject matter exams will be awarded a probationary teaching certificate for the state department of education. You then will be able to start a career in teaching in either your major or minor. |
| Application for acceptance to the major can be made after two full semesters
and a 2.0 minimum grade point average. |
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| Major Requirements |
| 54 Semester Hours in HPER: |
| Fifty-four (54) Semester Hours: HE156, 157, 158, 159, 242, 250, 253 or
359, 256, 281, 284, 289, 294, 350, 358, 364, 450, and 452; one of the
following sports cores: HE245, 261 and 288 (Basketball), HE245, 262 and
287 (Volleyball), HE245, 263 and 286 (Baseball/Softball), or HE245, 265
and 295 (Track/Field); one additional activity course. |
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| 21 Semester Hours in Teacher Education Core: |
| EN 201, 304 recommended (or 302), 408, 411 (or 415), 456 (or 461), 453, one EN elective. Students must pass the Michigan Basic Skills Test prior to starting the core. It is recommended one take this test as soon as possible after deciding to be a teaching major. |
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| A teachable minor (listed in the education department handbook). |
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| Student Teaching (HE 495 and 498) for one semester - 18 weeks full-time. |
- Minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average
- Completion of the application (available in department offi ce), with
three letters of recommendation, one from a professor, one from a
current student accepted to the education program, and one from a
non-relative (former coach, teacher, employer, etc.)
- A statement of recognition and understanding of the State standards
for beginning teachers available in the HPER office or on the State
Department of Education website.
- A personal interview with the advisor for the major.
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Special Note: The Physical Education teaching concentration major will take most students five years to complete the major and earn a teaching certificate from the State of Michigan. This includes the required class work in the major, the teacher education core, the minor, and student teaching. Some students choose to graduate with just a major after four years and finish the teacher education core and student teaching as a continuing education or graduate student.
Also Note: Physical Education Teaching degree programs are currently under review by the State of Department of Education. Due to this some course requirements may vary in the future. |
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| For further description of the classes offered please look in the course catalog. |
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| Advisor - Duane Ambrose |
| For more information contact Duane at ambrodua@aquinas.edu or (616) 632-2896. |
