Dec 04, 2024

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

K-12 Licensure in Physical Education

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The physical education entitlement program is designed for students interested in teaching physical education in Grades K to 12. The student plans a program of study in consultation with the advisor for educator licensure. Upon completion of physical education deficiencies, the physical education professional program, and professional education requirements for licensure, the student may be recommended for admission to teacher education.

Deficiencies in Undergraduate Work

Candidates for the M.S. degree and K-12 educator licensure must show proficiency in the following courses, or their equivalent, through transcript evaluation.

BIOS 311 - Functional Human Anatomy Credits: 4
OR BIOS 357 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 5
KNPE 235 - Fundamental Sport Skills Credits: 3
KNPE 313 - Mechanical Kinesiology of Motor Skills Credits: 3
OR KNPE 314 - Applied Kinesiology Credits: 4
KNPE 335 - Developmental Skill-Based Approach to Teaching Credits: 3

Physical Education Professional Course Requirements

KNDN 351 - Multicultural Dance Credits: 3
KNPE 364 - Fitness Education Methods for K-12 Students Credits: 3
KNPE 365 - Introduction to Adventure Education Credits: 3
KNPE 368 - Sport Education Credits: 3

KNPE 544 - Field Experience in the Elementary School Credits: 1
KNPE 545 - Assessment in Kinesiology and Physical Education Credits: 3
KNPE 557 - Applied Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
KNPE 570 - Field Experience in Outdoor Environments Credits: 1
KNPE 577 - Physical Education in the Elementary School Credits: 3
KNPE 578 - Seminar in Motor Development Credits: 3
OR KNPE 686 - Seminar in Motor Learning Credits: 3
KNPE 579 - Field Experience in Secondary Physical Education Credits: 3
KNPE 589 - Inclusion Strategies for Special Populations: Theory and Practice Credits: 3
KNPE 590 - Physical Education for Individuals with Physical and Sensory Disorders Credits: 3
KNPE 591 - Assessment and Program Planning in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3
KNPE 592 - Clinical Experience in Special Physical Education Credits: 1-2
KNPE 598A - Elementary School Student Teaching in Physical Education Credits: 6
KNPE 598B - Middle School Student Teaching in Physical Education Credits: 6
OR KNPE 598C - High School Student Teaching in Physical Education Credits: 6
KNPE 620 - Seminar in Physical Education Curriculum Credits: 3

Professional Education Requirements

Students seeking educator licensure must contact the advisor for educator licensure regarding professional education and should also see “Educator Licensure Information.”

Upon satisfactory completion of the initial educator licensure program, professional education requirements, and Illinois State Board of Education requirements, students will be recommended for licensure. Students may earn the M.S.Ed. degree by completing the additional hours required for the degree (normally 9-18 semester hours).