Kinesiology (Teacher Certification), Bachelor of Science
(Focus: EC – 12TH Grade Teacher Certification)
This program leads to a profession which requires an occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001 This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure. Students in this program should check with the College of Education and P-16 Integration on the requirements for a criminal background check prior to student teaching.
The Department of Health and Human Performance has a focus on preparing Kinesiology majors to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve the quality of life through the understanding, delivering and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.
Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.
Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours
Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
Mathematics – 3 hours
Life and Physical Sciences – 6 hours
Language, Philosophy, and Culture – 3 hours
Choose 3 hours from Anthropology, Communication, English, or Philosophy.
Integrative and Experiential Learning – 2 hours
Major Requirements – 39 Hours (30 advanced)
Required
Teacher Certification – 27 Hours (24 advanced)
Area of Certification: Physical Education (EC-12)
| EDFR 2301 | Intercultural Context of Schooling | 3 |
| EDUC 3301 | The Teaching Profession and Student Learning in Contemporary Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 3302 | Knowledge of Student Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 3304 | Instructional Planning and Assessment in Culturally Sustaining Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 3306 | Evidence-Based Teaching in Positive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 4306 | Implementing and Assessing Effective Secondary Content Pedagogy | 3 |
| READ 4305 | Disciplinary Literacy in Content Area Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 4611 | Student Teaching Secondary or All-Level | 6 |
Minor – 18 Hours (6 advanced)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Total Credit Hours: 126
Admission, Progression, And Graduation Requirements, if applicable:
Admission requirements
For admission, students must complete of 60 hours of course work, have Junior standing, and be admitted to the Teacher Education program.
Progression requirements
A grade of ‘C’ or better must be maintained in all advanced coursework. For teacher certification, students must apply for admission and be accepted to the College of Education and P-16 Integration prior to enrolling in teacher certification courses, except for EDFR 2301 which is open to all students.
Student Teaching requirements
For clearance to student teach must take and pass both the TExES Physical Education EC-12 158 and the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) EC-12 160.
Graduation requirements
A GPA of 2.75 or greater in each section is required for graduation.