Physical Education, Teacher Education Concentration, B.S.

Major Requirements

Credit Hours: 78+

In addition to completing the requirements for this major, students must also complete the degree requirements specified in the Academic Regulations  section of this catalog.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements  for more information.

Required Courses

• BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
• BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

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• MATH 104 Elementary Statistics (3)

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• MATH 250 Statistical Methods I (3)

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• PEHD 201 Introduction to Physical Education (3)
• EXSC 210 Cardiovascular Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3)
• EXSC 330 Kinesiology (3)
• PEHD 431 Tests and Measurements (3)
• EXSC 458 Administration and Management in Exercise Science (3)

Teacher Education Concentration

• PEHD 202 Laboratory Activities in Physical Education (2)
• PEHD 222L Skill Development in Lifetime Activities (1)
• PEHD 222 Analysis and Conduct of Lifetime Activities (3)
• PEHD 223L Skill Development in Team Sports (1)
• PEHD 223 Analysis and Conduct of Team Sports (3)
• EXSC 235 Motor Skill Behavior (3)
• PEHD 250 Dance and Rhythms (3)
• PEHD 352 Physical Education in Elementary Schools (3)
• PEHD 352L Physical Education Field Experience in the Elementary Grades (1)
• PEHD 452 Physical Education for Middle/Secondary Schools (3)
• PEHD 452L Physical Education Field Experience in Middle/Secondary Schools (1)
• PEHD 457 Adapted Physical Education (3)
• PEHD 457L Field Experience in Adapted Physical Education (1)
• EDFS 201 Foundations of Education (3)
• EDFS 303 Human Growth and Development and the Education Process (3)

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• EDFS 326 Integrating Technology Into Teaching (3)

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• TEDU 436 Using Instructional Technology in Problem-Based Learning (3)

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• EDFS 455 Literacy and Assessment Content Areas (3)
• EDFS 460 Clinical Practice in the Content Areas (12)

Notes:

• Declare a major in education in using Program of Study Management (POSM) in MyCharleston as soon as possible. You will be assigned a faculty advisor to work with you in planning your program.
• You should apply for admission (this is NOT declaring your major) to the Teacher Education Program the semester you are enrolled in EDFS 201 Foundations of Education (3) . Requirements for admission:
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.750 and 60 earned credit hours.
  • Passing scores on Praxis Core: Academic Skills for Educators designated by the South Carolina Department of Education OR qualifying SAT or ACT scores. Scores must be sent to the College of Charleston (Code R5113) and the SCDE (Code R8108).
  • Completing the application process during EDFS 201 .
  • A grade of C or higher in EDFS 201 Foundations of Education (3) .
• Your admission process must be completed before taking EDFS 460 .

Coursework Meeting Major Requirements Excluded from the Major GPA Calculation

The following courses are excluded: BIOL 221 , EDFS 460 , MATH 104 , MATH 250