Kinesiology, Grades EC-12 Physical Education Certification, B.S.

Communication (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.   

Mathematics (3 hours)

• MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3

Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

• BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit Hours: 3
• BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit Hours: 3

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.  

Creative Arts (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.  

U.S. History (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.  

Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.  

Social Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Choose ONE of the following courses:

• ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Component Area Options (6 hours)

Choose SIX hours from the UHCL core approved list.  

• Two 1-hour Life and Physical Science Labs are required co-requisites for the chosen science courses.
• COMM 1315  and PSYC 1100  recommended for this requirement.

Core Requirement (3 hours)

Students can complete any upper-level Anthropology, Geography, or Sociology course for this requirement, but the following courses are recommended. A grade of C+ or better is required. Choose ONE of the following courses:

• WRIT 3304 - Advanced Writing for Education Credit Hours: 3
• WRIT 3306 - Advanced Writing for Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
• WRIT 3307 - Advanced Writing Credit Hours: 3

Teacher Education Program (TEP) Admission Requirements

• Completion of 60 semester credit hours
• Completion of prerequisite coursework (EDUC 4310 , INST 3313 , SILC 4315 , and TCED 4102 )
• Completion of public speaking requirement
• Completion of Basic Skills in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. 2.750 GPA overall or in the last 60 semester credit hours
• Completion of 12 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for target teacher certification
• $37 TEA admission fee
• Application for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)

Core Requirement

• EDUC 4310 - Theories of Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• INST 3313 - Survey of Instructional Technologies Credit Hours: 3
• LLLS 4351 - Content Area Literacy Credit Hours: 3
• SILC 4315 - Theories of American Pluralism Credit Hours: 3
• SPED 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
• SPED 4300 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3
• TCED 1301 - Exploring Teaching as a Profession Credit Hours: 3
• TCED 4102 - Secondary (4-8 and 7-12) Content Teacher Seminar Credit Hours: 1

Courses

• HLTH 2110 - Team Games and Sports Credit Hours: 1
• HLTH 2113 - Individual Games and Sports Credit Hours: 1
• HLTH 2115 - Innovative Games and Sports Credit Hours: 1
• KINE 3317 - Neurophysiologic Control of Movement Credit Hours: 3
• KINE 3303 - Nutrition for Health and Performance Credit Hours: 3
• KINE 4301 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
• KINE 4302 - Biomechanics Credit Hours: 3
• KINE 4305 - Introduction to Sports Medicine Credit Hours: 3
• KINE 4307 - Strength and Conditioning for Sports Credit Hours: 3
• KINE 4308 - Scientific Foundations of Strength and Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
• KINE 4370 - Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3

Courses

• HLTH 4311 - Methods in Physical Education I Credit Hours: 3
• HLTH 4312 - Methods in Physical Education II Credit Hours: 3
• TCED 4378 - Clinical Teaching I Credit Hours: 3
• TCED 4978 - Clinical Teaching II Credit Hours: 9

Teacher Certification Requirements

• Passing scores on the appropriate state assessments (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards [TExES]) are required for recommendation for teacher certification.
  • EC-12 Physical Education TExES#158
  • EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities TExES #160
• All courses outside the University Core must be “C-” or better unless otherwise stated.

Life Sciences

• BIOL 3141 - Laboratory for Molecular Genetics Credit Hours: 1
• BIOL 3341 - Molecular Genetics Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 1111 - Laboratory for General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 1
• CHEM 1112 - Laboratory for General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 1
• CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
• TCED 4362 - Methods in Secondary Science Credit Hours: 3

Special Education

• SPED 4311 - Assessment in Special Education Credit Hours: 3
• SPED 4312 - Diagnostic Instruction for Learners With Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
• SPED 4313 - Individualizing Instruction for Students With Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
• SPED 4321 - Implementing Positive Behavior Supports Credit Hours: 3
• SPED 4332 - Early Childhood Special Education Credit Hours: 3

Social Sciences

• GEOG 4314 - Teaching Geography Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 2301 - Texas History Credit Hours: 3
• TCED 4361 - Methods in Secondary Social Studies Credit Hours: 3

Choose ONE of the following courses:

• GEOG 4300 - Geography of North America Credit Hours: 3
• GEOG 4303 - Geography of Texas Credit Hours: 3
• GEOG 4312 - Human Geography Credit Hours: 3

Choose ONE of the following courses:

• HIST 3325 - Colonial America Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 3330 - Civil War and Reconstruction Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 3337 - U.S. during the Cold War Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4313 - Studies in U.S. History Credit Hours: 3