Programmatic Philosophy
Degree Plan (PDF)
Courses
Syllabi
Residency and Certification
Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology - Pedagogy, All-Level Teacher Certification
The Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Kinesiology (all-level certification) will prepare individuals to be successful with teaching and coaching in the public and private schools. This degree is specifically designed to prepare graduates for certification in teaching K-12 physical education. The program is geared to provide a scientific and pedagogical foundation with multiple public school experiences that enable students to observe, assist teachers and coaches, experiment with curriculum, create programs, and gain structured experiences teaching. Because of the emphasis on field experiences, our graduates are well prepared when they enter the workforce. In addition, our graduates work in diverse settings and are able to plan and teach individuals with disabilities successfully. Candidates are also encouraged to earn a second teaching area concentration (such as English, History, Biology/Life Science, Math, Modern Language, Health Education, etc.).
Programmatic Philosophy
The all-level teacher certification program emphasizes a set of core values and dispositions that enable graduates to be prepared to teach in diverse settings in a way that instruction is learner-centered. That is, the graduates are able to put students and athletes in optimum positions to learn and perform successfully. Graduates are required to be competent with using various types of technology that enable successful classroom management as well as the collection of performance-based information that allow for objective assessment of students and athletes. Because of this, our graduates can typically meet unexpected challenges successfully while supporting the needs of their students and athletes.
Teacher Certification (K-12) Degree Plan (pdf)
Courses
Education Middle Level (EDML)
Education (EDUC)
Kinesiology (KINE)
Literacy Studies (LIST)
Syllabi
Syllabus: KINE 1315 Introduction to Teaching Physical education, Fall 2009 (Krawietz)
Syllabus: KINE 1400 Introduction to Exercise Science, Fall 2009 (Prisby)
Syllabus: KINE 2301 Teaching Games for Understanding (Nelson)
Syllabus: KINE 2330/HEED 2330 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Fall 2009 (Rudewick)
Syllabus: KINE 3300 Applied Kinesiology, Fall 2009 (McDonough)
Syllabus: KINE 3301 Biomechanics of Human Movement, Fall 2009 (Ricard)
Syllabus: KINE 3304 Adapted Physical Education & Sport, Fall 2009 (Yilla)
Syllabus: KINE 3306 Motor Integration, Fall 2009 (Crow)
Syllabus: KINE 3315 Physiology of Exercise, Fall 2009 (McKeown)
Syllabus: KINE 3325 Data Acquisition and Management, Fall 2009 (Yilla)
Syllabus: KINE 3388 Motor Development, Fall 2009 (Yilla)
Syllabus: KINE 4319 Integration of Fitness Principles, Fall 2009 (Olson)
Syllabus: KINE 4320 Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education, Fall 2009 (Nelson)
Syllabus: KINE 4321 Elementary Methods, Fall 2009 (Olson)
Syllabus: KINE 4647 New Residency Handbook (Foster)
Online Portfolio Exhibit
Each candidate will have the opportunity to create and develop a program portfolio that exhibits their work over time. http://ossa.uta.edu/
Field Experiences
Candidates must make sure that all partnering Independent School District criminal background forms are completed early in a semester in which field experiences are anticipated. These classes typically include KINE 2301, 3304, 3388, 4319, 4320, 4321, and 4647.
Please see Field Experience Office for applicable district forms. http://www.uta.edu/coehp/fieldexperience/
Download Field Experience Guidelines
Residency
In the final semester of the program, candidates will be assigned to a residency experience in both an elementary and secondary school setting. Residency will begin and end based on each districts academic calendar. The steps to residency include:
1. Make an appointment with the Department of Kinesiology Pedagogy Program Advisor (call 817-272-3288).
2. Apply to the College of Education and Health Professions to qualify to enroll in the professional educational sequence of courses via an advising appointment with a College of Education and Health Professions Advisor (call 817-272-2946). http://www.uta.edu/coehp/undergradadmit.php
3. If a student is planning on completing residency in the fall semester of a year, the deadline for application materials to the Field Experience Office is always March 1st of the prior semester. For those planning on completing it in the spring semester, the deadline is October 1st the prior semester. http://www.uta.edu/coehp/fieldexperience/
Residency Application (pdf) (including criminal background check)
Residency Handbook (doc) for Kinesiology Residents, Mentors, and Supervisors.
4. Residency Evaluations will be conducted via the following links:
For Mentor Benchmark Evaluation of Residents go to: http://ossa.uta.edu/benchmarks.asp
For University Supervisor Evaluation of Residents go to: http://ossa.uta.edu/kines_university_supervisor_evaluation.asp
5. Please do not forget to apply for graduation at least 60 days before the graduation date.
Certification
All students finishing in the all-level certification degree program should take the TExES state certification content exam (PE EC-12) in their final semester of KINE coursework before residency (i.e., KINE 4320). Once the content exam has been passed the students should immediately plan on taking the professional development certification exam (PPR EC-12) around the time of residency (see Requirements for Becoming a Teacher in Texas. For both exams, a practice exam must be taken and the score must meet the required criterion of the College of Education and Health Professions in order to register for the official exam. For more information, please contact COEd Certification and Advising Services at 817-272-2956 or coedadvising@uta.edu or visit the office on the 5th floor of Carlisle Hall.
Teaching Licensure Sequence & Checklist
_____ Finish up KINE coursework
_____ Register for the TExES PE EC-12 and TExES PPR EC-12 practice exams during KINE 4320. Study manuals:
http://texes.ets.org/assets/pdf/testprep_manuals/158_physedec_12_55016_web.pdf
http://texes.ets.org/assets/pdf/testprep_manuals/160_pedprofrespec_12_55015_web.pdf
_____ Once candidate has been cleared on practice exams, register for and pass official TExES exams
_____ Complete residency & apply for graduation
_____ Apply for certification with the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
_____ Take 2nd teaching area TExES content exam to be certified in two or more areas.
