2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Health and Physical Education Teacher Education ─ Decision Point Requirements

Decision Point 1:

  • PEP 161 – satisfactory dispositions; C or better.
  • HSC 160C or better.
  • Creation of on-line portfolio.
  • Fitness Test – associated with Fitness/Activity (PEP 161).
  • Demonstrate adequate swim skills or take AQUA 214/AQUA 215.

Decision Point 2:

  • CASA passed.
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 in at least 45 credits.
  • GPA of 2.75 in major.
  • HSC 290 – satisfactory dispositions; C or better.
  • PEP 209, PEP 227, PEP 291 satisfactory dispositions; C or better.
  • Fitness Test – associated with Fitness/Activity (PEP 252).
  • C or better in 100/200-level professional education courses (EDMU 205 and EDPS 250).
  • C or better in COMM 210.
  • Approval of application for admission in teaching curriculum.
  • Declaration of teaching major via Degree Works.
  • Satisfactorily complete second level of portfolio review.

Decision Point 3:

  • Overall GPA of 3.0 in at least 93 credits.
  • GPA of 3.0 in major.
  • Completion of Writing Proficiency Program.
  • Within 9 credits of completion of content courses.
  • Satisfactorily complete third level of portfolio review.
  • Meet fitness testing requirements (PEP 399).
  • Portfolio – plan, delivery, reflection, and leadership potential.
  • HSC 295, HSC 363, HSC 395 – satisfactory dispositions; C or better.
  • HSC 261, HSC 367, and NUTR 240C or better.
  • PEP 310, PEP 394, PEP 399, PEP 400 satisfactory dispositions; C or better.
  • Lesson plan (HSC 295, PEP 394/PEP 399).
  • Assessment (PEP 310).
  • Evidence of CPR certification.

Decision Point 4 (after student teaching):

  • Satisfactorily complete student teaching portfolio review.
  • Overall GPA of 3.0.
  • GPA of 3.0 in major.
  • Complete all degree requirements.
  • Current state licensure testing requirements (content and pedagogy).
  • Exit interview/survey.

Approval from student teaching supervisor and University supervisor for graduation.