BS in Physical Education Teaching/Coaching (K–12)
(59 hours*, including licensure hours)

The Discipline

Students preparing to teach physical education and/or coach will have a variety of experiences that will enhance proficiency in the knowledge and skills requisite to working in the contemporary school setting. Majors learn to perform a variety of sport, outdoor adventure, and dance activities. After becoming proficient, students take courses and have practical experiences in teaching and coaching children, adolescents, and adults. The discipline is interesting and rewarding, and those in a teaching/coaching career help others pursue and practice healthy lifestyle habits.

Career Opportunities

Graduates seek teaching and physical education/coaching careers in elementary and secondary education settings. With an advanced degree, teaching and coaching positions at institutions of higher learning are available.

It is recommended that students desiring to be optimally employable in secondary schools complete an approved teaching minor.

Program Requirements    |    View MAP

1. Students are required to complete an application at the time of declaring this major (application is available online at http://exercisesciences.byu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/application-packet-2009.pdf). See the college advisement center (203 RB) first, then see PETE advisor (2490 SFH) in January of the sophomore year.
2. A teaching minor is not required for licensure. However, it is strongly recommended (approximately 16-30 hours).
3. Complete the following required prerequisite and general education courses:
   PDBIO 220 : Human Anatomy (with lab). (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PDBIO 220 : Human Anatomy (with lab). (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Structure and function of the human body. Lab included.
   
   
   SFL 210 : Human Development. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   SFL 210 : Human Development. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp or Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence; influences of family, peers, and schools.
   NOTE:	Independent Study also.
   
   
4. Complete the following:
   EXSC 230 : K-12 Physical Activities Content and Skills 1. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 230 : K-12 Physical Activities Content and Skills 1. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   DESCRIPTION:	Skills, content, and pedagogical knowledge in lifetime activities: bowling, flag football, golf, soccer, and tennis.
   
   
   EXSC 231 : K-12 Physical Activities Content and Skills 2. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 231 : K-12 Physical Activities Content and Skills 2. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   DESCRIPTION:	Skills, content, and pedagogical knowledge in lifetime activities: aerobics, badminton, basketball, softball, and volleyball.
   
   
   EXSC 239 : Weight Training: Skills and Teaching Techniques. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 239 : Weight Training: Skills and Teaching Techniques. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:

   F, W
   
   
   EXSC 300 : Advocacy for Physical Education. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 300 : Advocacy for Physical Education. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Admittance into PETE program.
   DESCRIPTION:	Historical and sociological cornerstones of physical education.
   
   
   EXSC 301 : K-12 Healthy and Active Lifestyle Management. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 301 : K-12 Healthy and Active Lifestyle Management. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Admittance into PETE program.
   DESCRIPTION:	Understanding the content and pedagogical knowledge required to manage a healthy and active lifestyle; how to impart this knowledge to public school students.
   
   
   EXSC 302 : Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Exercise Sciences. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 302 : Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Exercise Sciences. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Philosophical and ethical issues common to exercise science majors. Concept of mind, body, spirit.
   
   
   EXSC 320 : Basic Athletic Training. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 320 : Basic Athletic Training. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	PDBio 220; concurrent enrollment in ExSc 321.
   DESCRIPTION:	Recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic injuries. Techniques in taping, preventing, and rehabilitating injuries.
   
   
   EXSC 321 : Basic Athletic Training Lab. (.5:0:.5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 321 : Basic Athletic Training Lab. (.5:0:.5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Concurrent enrollment in ExSc 320.
   NOTE:	Fee.
   
   
   EXSC 364 : Scientific Bases of Sport 1: Motor Learning. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 364 : Scientific Bases of Sport 1: Motor Learning. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   DESCRIPTION:	Motor learning principles for physical education/coaching minor.
   
   
   EXSC 365 : Scientific Bases of Sport 2: Kinesiology. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 365 : Scientific Bases of Sport 2: Kinesiology. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   DESCRIPTION:	Kinesiology and biomechanics for physical education/coaching minor.
   
   
   EXSC 366 : Scientific Bases of Sport 3: Exercise Physiology. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 366 : Scientific Bases of Sport 3: Exercise Physiology. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W; Sp even years; Su odd years.
   DESCRIPTION:	Physiology of activity for physical education teaching students.
   
   
   EXSC 399R : Academic Internship. (1-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 399R : Academic Internship. (1-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Advisor's consent; ExSc 301 for health promotion majors.
   DESCRIPTION:	On-the-job experience for physical education majors and coaching and physical education minors.
   
              : Athletic Training Practicum. (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
              : Coaching Practicum. (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
              : Exercise Physiology Practicum. (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
              : Practicum Handicap. (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
              : Fitness and Wellness Internship (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
              : Exercise Science Internship.
   
   
   (1 hour required)
   EXSC 430 : Principles of Coaching. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 430 : Principles of Coaching. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   DESCRIPTION:	Developing a philosophy of coaching; understanding coaching responsibilities and techniques; preparing athletes; valuing professional relationships with others.
   
   
   RMYL 123 : Introduction to Outdoor Recreation. (2:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   RMYL 123 : Introduction to Outdoor Recreation. (2:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W; Sp and/or Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Participation in a variety of outdoor activities.
   
   
5. Complete one course from the following:
   EXSC 330R : Coaching Selected Sports. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 330R : Coaching Selected Sports. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching golf, tennis, or wrestling.
   
   
   EXSC 335 : Coaching Competitive Swimming. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 335 : Coaching Competitive Swimming. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching swimming.
   
   
   EXSC 341 : Coaching Basketball. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 341 : Coaching Basketball. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching basketball.
   
   
   EXSC 342 : Coaching Track and Field. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 342 : Coaching Track and Field. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching track and field.
   
   
   EXSC 344 : Coaching Football. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 344 : Coaching Football. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching football.
   
   
   EXSC 345 : Coaching Volleyball. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 345 : Coaching Volleyball. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching volleyball.
   
   
   EXSC 346 : Coaching Baseball and Softball. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 346 : Coaching Baseball and Softball. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching baseball and softball.
   
   
   EXSC 347 : Coaching Soccer. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EXSC 347 : Coaching Soccer. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching soccer.
   
   
6. Complete the Professional Education Component:
   • Complete the following:
     EXSC 276R : Exploration of Teaching. (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EXSC 276R : Exploration of Teaching. (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	W
     PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 230, 374.
     DESCRIPTION:	Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students.
     
     
     EXSC 374 : Fundamental Skills and Teaching Methods for Elementary Physical Education. (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EXSC 374 : Fundamental Skills and Teaching Methods for Elementary Physical Education. (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	Acceptance into PETE program.
     DESCRIPTION:	Identifying and demonstrating fundamental skills; identifying immature and mature movement patterns; selecting developmentally appropriate activities; appropriate management techniques.
     
     
     EXSC 377 : Secondary Practicum. (3:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EXSC 377 : Secondary Practicum. (3:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 231, 276R; fingerprinting and FBI clearance.
     DESCRIPTION:	Written and practical teaching assignments designed to help prospective teachers plan, conduct, and evaluate lessons and unit plans appropriate to adolescent students.
     
     
     EXSC 461 : Adapted and Multicultural Physical Education for Teaching Majors. (3:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     EXSC 461 : Adapted and Multicultural Physical Education for Teaching Majors. (3:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	W
     DESCRIPTION:	Legal mandates, assessing and identifying special needs students, multicultural issues, and management and instructional techniques.
     
     
     IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     DESCRIPTION:	Using instructional design, visual design, and differentiated staffing principles along with multimedia authoring systems, telecommunication, and other computer-based tools in the development of educational applications for secondary education settings.
     
     
     SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
     DESCRIPTION:	Adolescent development and its implications for integrated school culture, curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessment.
     
     

     Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed prior to enrolling in ExSc 377.

   • Complete 12 hours of one of the following:
     SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Education. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Education. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Completion of all course work or departmental approval; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- in Sc Ed 377.
     DESCRIPTION:	Capstone, field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.
     
     
     SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Secondary Education. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Secondary Education. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	Completion of all course work or departmental approval; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- grade in Sc Ed 377.
     DESCRIPTION:	Capstone, field-based, year-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.
     
                 : Academic Internship: Social Sciences.
                 : Academic Internship: English.
                 : Academic Internship: Mathematics.
                 : Academic Internship: Biological Sciences.
                 : Academic Internship: Physical Sciences.
     
     

7. Complete the senior exit interview.
8. Complete the PRAXIS II exam.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

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