Kinesiology: Concentration Physical Education Licensure

1. 120 semester hours:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 (Effective from July 1, 2017). The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU.

2. General Education Requirement:

Freshmen and sophomore years: complete the General Education Curriculum  as detailed on the four-year course of study with a minimum grade of “C” in the ENG 1110  , ENG 1210  , and  MSCM 1250  ; BIOL 1610  ,MATH 1100  or MATH 1110  . Placement test scores may require enrollment in lower level courses in English, Math, Reading, and Foreign Language. The lower level courses must be passed prior to enrollment in the General Education Curriculum courses listed on the four-year course of study.

3. Program Requirements:

4. Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Requirements ( must have a ‘C’ or better)

• KIN 2080 - Group Exercise Leadership I (2)
• DANC 4500 - Methods and Materials in Folk and Square Dancing in the Secondary Schools (1)
• PETE 3740 - Youth Sport/Coaching Certification (1) (MC)*
• PETE 3770 - Fundamental Sports Skills (3)
• PETE 4400 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3)
• PETE 4450 - Motor Development (3)
• PETE 4600 - Methods and Material in Secondary Physical Education (3)
• PETE 4800 - Independent Study in Physical Education (3)

• *Mini Course

6. Formal Admission To Educational Preparation Program

Meet the Education Preparation Program (EPP) requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program:

• Pass the Praxis Core Academics Test during the last semester of the
• Sophomore year and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program
• Achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (effective from July 1, 2017)
• Achieve a minimum grade of “C” in   ENG 1110   , ENG 1210  , and MSCM 1250  

Program Notes:

Teacher Education candidates may not enroll in restricted courses prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program in accordance with NCDPI policy. Those courses include the following:

• EDU 3150  -  Instructional Planning ( 3 )  
• PETE 4400  -  Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary Physical Education ( 3 )  
• KIN 4500  -  Adapted Physical Education ( 3 )  
• PETE 4600  -  Methods and Material in Secondary Physical Education ( 3 )  

Demonstrate proficiency in intermediate swimming KIN 2100  

Freshman Year

Many courses listed in the first year of this plan are specific to this degree program and may not fulfill degree requirements for other programs at the University. Students are advised that changing their program of study from this major to another major, after the first year, can extend the time until graduation by a semester or more. 

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Distribution of Hours

* GEC Required Courses - 43

+ Physical Education Teacher Education Required Courses - 19

= Kinesiology Core Courses - 24

^ Education Required Courses - 24

# Health Education Requirements - 10

< Students must take and pass PRAXIS I during the Sophomore year to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better to stay in the program and for admission to Teacher Education Program. Teacher Education Candidates cannot enroll in restricted courses prior to admission -  PETE 4450 , EDU 3150 ,PETE 4400 , PETE 4600 

> Students must receive a “C” or better in all English, major and minor courses.

(WI) Writing Intensive

(SI) Speech Intensive