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Undergraduate
After completing the program requirements in Physical Education Teacher Education,
students will obtain a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and K-12 teaching license.
Sport Pedagogy graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Both concentrations
consists of 120 credits, which includes 41 hours of General Studies.
Physical Education Teacher Education Program
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physical Education is offered for students
seeking a Tennessee K-12 Physical Education Teaching License. The major prepares teacher
candidates in the areas of physical education content knowledge, instructional assessment,
curriculum planning, and effective pedagogical skills. The program includes courses in the major
disciplinary areas of physical education as well as courses that include significant
clinical and practical experiences. Students majoring in this concentration are required
to pursue a minor in Secondary Education. For more information, contact Dr. Don Belcher
(Don.Belcher@mtsu.edu.)
Sports Pedagogy Concentration
Physical Education is a comprehensive field that engages individuals of all ages,
abilities, and cultures in movement experiences that contribute to their growth and
development. Physical education is a dynamic field, constantly evolving as societal
trends, demographics, and other factors impact upon it. Students majoring in this
concentration may choose between a variety of minors (i.e., Athletic Coaching and
Officiating, Dance, Health and Somatic Movement). For more information, contact Dr.
Don Belcher (Don.Belcher@mtsu.edu).
Physical Activities Program
The purpose behind the HHP Department physical activity courses are to introduce students
to a variety of lifetime sports, games, and/or activities. Participation in these
physical activities is necessary for young adults in college to improve their fitness,
skills, and knowledge for safe and satisfactory involvement in these activities over
their lifespan. For more information, contact Dr. Bev Clanton (Bev.Clanton@mtsu.edu).
Students majoring in Physical Education will be required to have a minor in Secondary
Education. A second minor can be obtained if an individual is interested in attending
additional terms. Other areas of interest for a minor may include health education,
coaching, driver's education, and dance. Specific minors offered in the Department
of Health and Human Performance are Athletic Coaching and Officiating, Driver and
Traffic Safety Education, Communication Disorders, Health, Health and Physical Education,
Health and Human Performance, Recreation, Health Care Service, Health Care Administration,
and Somatic Movement Education.
Graduate
Students may obtain a MPH degree in Public Health with a choice of two concentrations: Community Health and Physical Activity. The
Physical Activity program is designed to enhance the pedagogical skills and knowledge
of students who already hold a bachelor's degree in physical education. Students who
hold a bachelor's degree in another field may pursue an MHP in Public Health with
a concentration in Physical Activity after completing required prerequisite courses.
Another option is to combine the MHP program with the post-baccalaureate K-12 licensure
program. Students must complete the Ready to Teach program in order to be admitted
into the program.
Students may also pursue a Ph.D. in Human Performance with a specialization in physical education. The focus of this degree is to transition
individuals from physical education teacher to the role of a physical education teacher
educator and researcher. See the Physical Education Graduate Program Manager for details.
Other programs offered by HHP
Other undergraduate majors offered by the Health and Human Performance Department
that lead to a B.S. include Exercise Science; Community and Public Health with a concentration in Public Health; Tourism Hospitality Management; Leisure and Sport Management; and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Other specializations under the Ph.D. in Human Performance are exercise science, health, and leisure studies.
In addition, M.S. degrees are available with a major in Exercise Science and a major in Leisure and Sport Management with a choice of concentrations in Recreation and Leisure Services and Sport Industry.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) College of Education’s teacher licensure preparation programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and are eligible for accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physical Education with teacher licensure program at MTSU is designed to meet the licensure requirements set by the Tennessee Department of Education. Students should be aware that licensure requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. MTSU has not made a determination whether a specific program will meet all of the requirements of another US state or territory. MTSU recommends that students who plan to seek licensure outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency and discuss their plans with their advisor. To obtain current information about each state’s and territory’s licensure requirements and any additional regulations, students should consult the US Department of Education’s website for state contacts at https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html.
Graduates of MTSU teacher education programs certified to teach in Tennessee are eligible for certification reciprocity in many states. Reciprocity is not an automatic or complete transfer of certification, thus individuals should consult the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) site at https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing.html and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) site at https://www.nasdtec.net/page/Interstate as well as the US Department of Education state contacts site for information about any additional state requirements.
Physical Education
PHED 1020 - Beginning Social Dance
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1040 - Beginning Tennis
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1080 - Beginning Bowling
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1110 - Casting and Fishing Techniques
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1120 - Backpacking and Hiking
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1150 - Beginning Badminton
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1160 - Beginning Archery
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1180 - Aerobic Walking
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1182 - Introduction to Lifetime Activities
1 credit hour
Introduction to weight management and resistance training, medicine ball and kettlebell workouts, indoor cycling, and yoga.
PHED 1190 - Body Conditioning
1 credit hour
Incorporates various training methods to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance. Techniques may include circuit training, cardiovascular endurance exercises, free weights, body weight exercises, core training, and stretching. All skill levels welcome. Class meets twice a week for one hour.
PHED 1200 - Beginning Weight Training
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1210 - Beginning Basketball
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1220 - Beginning Soccer
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1250 - Self Defense
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1270 - Yoga
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1271 - Intermediate Yoga
2 credit hours
Prerequisite: PHED 1270 with minimum grade of B. An in-depth study of Hatha Yoga including the eight stages (or limbs) of yoga as explained in the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali written around 200 to 300 B.C. Emphasis placed on asana (physical postures, pranayama (breathing techniques), and dyhana (meditation). Yoga as a science, art, philosophy, and lifestyle interwoven into the academic experience. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.
PHED 1272 - Advanced Yoga
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHED 1270 and PHED 1271. An in depth study of Hatha Yoga, including the eight stages, or limbs, of yoga as explained in the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali written around 200 to 300 B.C. Emphasis placed on asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and dyhana (meditation). Yoga as a science, art, philosophy, and lifestyle will be interwoven into the academic experience. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
PHED 1280 - Beginning Pilates
1 credit hour
Series of floor exercises developed by Joseph H. Pilates designed to increase strength, flexibility, stamina, and concentration. Focus on postural alignment and body mechanics; facilitates enhancement of kinesthetic sense overall and increases body awareness. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 1281 - Intermediate Pilates
2 credit hours
Prerequisite: PHED 1280 or permission of department. An in-depth study of the Pilates methodology. Designed to increase strength, flexibility, stamina, and concentration while bridging the mind and body, linking between everyday life and optimal performance. Emphasis placed on technique (physical and mental exercises) and philosophies of movement. Pilates as a science, art form, philosophy, and physical exercise interwoven into the academic experience. May be repeated twice for a maximum of four credits.
PHED 1300 - Personal Conditioning
1 credit hour
Basic concepts, techniques, and activities needed to design an individual conditioning program. Basic nutrition also covered. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 2020 - Beginning Golf
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours. Fee required.
PHED 2250 - Intermediate Bowling
1 credit hour
Prerequisite: PHED 1080. Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours. Fee required.
PHED 2270 - Beginning Volleyball
1 credit hour
Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 2320 - Advanced Weight Training
1 credit hour
Prerequisite: PHED 1200. Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 2420 - Intermediate Golf
1 credit hour
Prerequisite: PHED 2020. Offers preparation for future participation in this activity by developing basic competencies in fundamental skills. Class meets for two hours.
PHED 2800 - Introduction to Physical Education
2 credit hours
Introduces prospective students to the field of physical education. For those interested in teaching/coaching physical activities. Students taken through a broad range of activities in classrooms, gymnasiums, and outdoors.
PHED 3200 - Holistic and Integrative Movement Techniques I
3 credit hours
An introduction to Somatics offering a diverse spectrum of movement experiences and techniques aimed at studying the unity of mind and body. History, theory, and practice explored to cultivate and promote mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being. Includes Eastern and Western modalities emphasizing Pilates, Yoga, Dance, and Tai Chi.
PHED 3250 - Workshops and Instructional Methods in Health Education
3 credit hours
Preparation for conducting workshops in a variety of professional settings.
PHED 3300 - First Aid and Safety Education
3 credit hours
(Same as HLTH 3300.) Deals with first aid measures, accident prevention, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Addresses issues related to drug use/abuse and related acts of violence. Satisfactory completion of the course qualifies the student for Emergency Care and Safety Institute Standard First Aid and CPR certificates. NOTE: If taking online, student must take skills test with instructor in order to receive certification.
PHED 3430 - Skill Themes: Games, Gymnastics, and Rhythms
3 credit hours
Fundamental areas of educational gymnastics, educational games, and educational/creative dance/rhythms. How movement education relates to an individual child's personal development--intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Activities suitable for the needs, abilities, and interests of children and developmentally appropriate practices.
PHED 3500 - Physical Education for Early Childhood
3 credit hours
Principles, teaching strategies, and curriculum activities for young children. Planning age-appropriate physical activities and designing developmentally appropriate motor skill experiences for young children.
PHED 3720 - Fitness Education K-12
3 credit hours
Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for K-12. Offers preparation to administer and interpret assessment of related components with the understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the K-12 student. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.
PHED 3760 - Teaching Water Safety
2 credit hours
(Same as HLTH 3760.) Designed to provide knowledge and skills needed for physical educators and recreational leaders to teach water safety.
PHED 3800 - Teaching in Physical Education
3 credit hours
Focuses on planning and instruction in the K-12 physical education setting including environmental arrangements, task presentation, content development, and classroom management. Also includes information about history, philosophy, and current trends of the profession of teaching physical education.
PHED 3810 - Directing Intramurals
2 credit hours
(Same as ATHC 3810.) The organization and administration of intramural programs. Active participation in developing and supervising intramural activities.
PHED 3850 - Foundations of Physical Education
3 credit hours
Lectures, discussion, and reports introduce students to the importance of physical activity and nutritional values as they relate to lifetime wellness. Study of physical education through its history, philosophy, leadership, and organization including related principles from biology, physiology, sociology, and psychology.
PHED 3900 - Adapted Physical Education
3 credit hours
For physical education teacher candidates interested in improving the quality of physical education programs for students with disabilities. Includes best practices and approaches to planning and implementing physical education instruction for the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in the educational, recreational, and physical fitness process and placement in the least restrictive environments and community programs. Addresses the unique needs of future physical education teachers.
PHED 3910 - Officiating
2 credit hours
Technique and practice in officiating major sports.
PHED 3930 - Concepts and Tactics of Teaching Games
2 credit hours
Introduces the tactical approach to teaching games in physical education. Striking, fielding, and target games emphasized.
PHED 4000 - Pedagogy of Physical Education
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHED 2800 and PHED 4400. Corequisite: PHED 4001. Planning and instruction in the K-12 physical education setting including environmental arrangements, task presentation, content development, and classroom management.
PHED 4001 - Pedagogy of Physical Education Practicum
1 credit hour
Corequisite: PHED 4000. Provides teacher candidates with practicum experiences with peers and youth in physical education. Students will have an opportunity to apply and develop the skills and knowledge gained in PHED 4000.
PHED 4250 - Internship
3 to 12 credit hours
Prerequisite: Approval by area faculty required. On-site practical experience in physical education, exercise science/health promotion program.
PHED 4340 - Fitness Education for the Adult
3 credit hours
(Same as HLTH 4340/REC 4340.) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Offers preparation for administering and interpreting assessments of related components with understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.
PHED 4400 - Motor Behavior
3 credit hours
Processes related to the learning, control, and coordination of movement. Principles in motor learning, motor development, and motor control addressed in relation to movement and skill acquisition. Examines the major behavioral and control processes underlying the learning and performance of motor skills.
PHED 4470 - Educational Rhythms for Teachers
2 credit hours
Educational rhythms for teaching physical education. Rhythmic skills, progressive movement, and creative physical activities explored and utilized for the student's understanding of educational rhythms. Explores educational rhythms as an academic discipline as well as an art form and as a lifelong social/recreational activity.
PHED 4600 - Technology Applications
1 credit hour
Prerequisite: An introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission; corequisite: PHED 4601. Understanding and competency using a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students required to enroll in corresponding lab during the same semester.
PHED 4601 - Technology Applications Lab
2 credit hours
Corequisite: PHED 4600. Investigation and application of profession-specific software and hardware applications.
PHED 4710 - Authentic Assessment in Teaching Physical Education
3 credit hours
Authentic assessment techniques used in teaching physical education. Matching appropriate assessment to different types of assessment instruments and to the objectives of the physical education curriculum. Computer applications related to assessment in physical education used.
PHED 4780 - Curriculum in Physical Education
3 credit hours
For physical education teacher candidates interested in improving the quality of physical education programs for students with and without disabilities. Reviews best practices and approaches to planning and implementing instruction, as well as the curriculum models of physical education. Addresses unique needs of future physical education teachers.
PHED 4800 - Elementary Physical Education Teaching Methods
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program; PHED 3430, PHED 3900, PHED 4000, PHED 4001, PHED 4710, and PHED 4780 all with minimum grade of C. Planning, implementing, and evaluating the teaching-learning process at the elementary school level. Requires field experience in teaching physical education at an area elementary school.
PHED 4801 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education Practicum
3 credit hours
Practicum experiences in teaching physical education to children with special emphasis on lesson planning, management, assessment, task presentation, and content development.
PHED 4900 - Secondary Physical Education Teaching Methods
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program; PHED 3900, PHED 4000, PHED 4001, PHED 4710, and PHED 4780 all with minimum grade of C. Opportunity to observe the art of teaching and the act of learning in physical education classes at the secondary level. Advanced study and practice of effective teaching and learning theory in secondary physical education related to classroom, gymnasium, and field situations.
PHED 4901 - Teaching Secondary Physical Education Practicum
3 credit hours
Practicum experiences in teaching physical education to middle and high school learners with special emphasis on lesson planning, management, assessment, task presentation, and content development.
PHED 4910 - Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics
3 credit hours
Study of the analysis of human movement based on the anatomical, physiological, and mechanical principles of human activities. Laboratory experiences included.
PHED 4920 - Independent Study
1 to 3 credit hours
(Same as ATHT 4920/EXSC 4920/HLTH 4920/LSTS 4920.) Independent study topics based on a study plan prepared in cooperation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a formal paper and/or comprehensive examination. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. A maximum of three credit hours may be applied toward degree.
PHED 4930 - Teaching Territory Games
3 credit hours
Games and skills associated with a variety of territory games. Includes basketball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, field hockey, etc. Emphasis on planning and applying developmentally appropriate activities for all learners.
PHED 4940 - Teaching Net and Wall Games
2 credit hours
Games and skills associated with a variety of net/wall games, including volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, racquetball, etc. Emphasis placed on planning and applying developmentally appropriate activities for all learners.
PHED 4960 - Advanced Teaching in Physical Education
3 credit hours
Prerequisites:PHED 4800, PHED 4801, PHED 4900, and PHED 4901 (each with grade of B or better). Corequisite: YOED 4020. A supervised, field-based experience taken the semester prior to Residency II (student teaching). Teacher candidates will spend one full school day a week engaged in research-based best practices under the collaborative supervision of highly effective mentor teachers and university faculty. Seminars constructed around effective teaching skills and a variety of co-teaching models.
PHED 4990 - Seminar in Teaching Physical Education
1 credit hour
Prerequisites: PHED 4800, PHED 4801, PHED 4900, and PHED 4901. A comprehensive review of the organization and management of physical education, presenting students with skills and strategies for becoming effective beginning teachers. Crucial issues and trends affecting the fields of physical education, including issues of advocacy, legal liability, alternative teaching strategies, ethics and professionalism, diversity, classroom management, and career planning.
