Kinesiology: Physical Education Teaching, B.A.

Overview

Department Chair: Jim Ave, Ph.D.

Kinesiology Program Overview

The word kinesiology refers to the study of human movement, and the School of Natural Sciences uses it as an umbrella term that includes several different academic programs. In the undergraduate program, the Department of Kinesiology has three Bachelor of Arts emphases and two Bachelor of Science emphases. The B.A. emphases are exercise science, fitness management and physical education teaching. The Bachelor of Science degrees are more academically rigorous and include a research component. The B.S. emphases include exercise physiology and pre-physical therapy/occupational therapy. The Department of Kinesiology also offers two minors: coaching and physical education teaching. A detailed description of each major and each minor follows.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will, upon completion of this program, demonstrate comprehension of content-specific knowledge from the kinesiology foundations.
2. Students will, upon completion of this program, evaluate fitness components using appropriate techniques and instruments.
3. Students will, upon completion of this program, demonstrate ability to perform, teach, and evaluate various motor skills appropriate to the intended population and purpose.
4. Students will, upon completion of this program, use the appropriate method of research to answer questions and solve problems in the kinesiology disciplines.
5. Students will, upon completion of this program, comprehend the importance of a Biblical worldview as it relates to personal and professional conduct.

Locations Offered

Offered on the main campus in Fresno

General Education Courses

• KIN 120 - Concepts of Wellness Credits 3
• PE 120 - Dance Movement Credits 1
• PE 123 - Self Defense Credits 1

General Education Prerequisite

• BIOL 231 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits 4
• BIOL 231L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credits 0
• MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3
• MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
• PSY 120 - General Psychology Credits 3

Required Courses (46 Units)

Teacher Education Program Information

Students who are interested in applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program should consult with their academic advisors and/or contact the Regional Enrollment Office prior to (2 or more semesters before) completion of their degrees.

Admissions Requirements:

Applicants to the Teacher Education Program are required to complete the following in order to be considered for admission.

• Online application
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A written request to waive the GPA requirement can be submitted for Program Director consideration.
• Three letters of reference
• Personal statement documenting experience working with youth LA 385 - Critical Approaches to Teaching  is recommended to students, as it provides school-based experiences with youth that meet this requirement.
• Verifications of negative TB test and Certificate of Clearance.

Testing Requirements:

Students are strongly encouraged to complete the required tests prior to admission to the credential program. Students must meet established testing requirements to progress into the student teaching or internship phase of the Teacher Education Program.

• Passing results on CBEST
• Passing results on CSET for area of credential

Required Co-Requisite Courses:

Students are strongly encouraged to complete the required co-requisite courses as part of their undergraduate programs. If not completed prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program, the equivalent graduate-level courses can be added to a student's academic plan for the credential program. 

• PSY 355 - Adolescent Development  3 units
• PS 120 - American Politics and Society  3 units or HIST 150 - American Civilization   4 units