Physical Education Teacher (P-12), B.S. Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2019-2020

First Year

Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 17 credits Credits
ENGL 1010: English Composition I
Pathways Required Core
3 ENGL 1012: English Composition II
Pathways Required Core
3
Math & Quantitative Reasoning
Pathways Required Core
3 Life & Physical Sciences
Pathways Required Core
3
U.S. Experience in Its Diversity
Pathways Flexible Core
3 World Cultures & Global Issues
Pathways Flexible Core
3
Creative Expression
Pathways Flexible Core
3 Creative Expression
Pathways Flexible Core
3
KINS 3000: Introduction to Kinesiology
Major
3 KINS 1120: Swimming
Major (May be waived upon proof of competency)
2
    KINS 3030: Performance/Analysis 3: Team Sports
Major
3

Second Year

Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits
Scientific World
Pathways Flexible Core
3 SEED 2002: Children and Youth in Urban Education: Developmental, Psychological and Sociological Perspectives
Major
3
SEED 2001: Historical, Philosophical, and Cultural Foundations of Education
Major (Also fulfills Pathways Individual & Society)
3 KINS 3020: Applied Concepts of Fitness & Health
Major
3
KINS 3001: Anatomy and Physiology for Physical Education
Major
4 KINS 3050: Adapted Physical Education
Major
3
KINS 3010: Performance/Analysis I: Foundational Movement Skills and Dance
Major
3 KINS 3290: Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Major
3
KINS 3040: Dual and Lifetime Sports
Major
3 KINS 4200W: Physiology of Exercise
Major
3

Third Year

Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits
College Option
Pathways College Option
3 College Option
Pathways College Option
3
SEED 3401: Language and Literacy in Urban School Contexts
Major
3 College Option
Pathways College Option
3
KINS 3060: Methods of Evaluation in Kinesiology
Major
3 KINS 3110: Instructional Strategies in Physical Education II (7-12)
Major
3
KINS 3105: Instructional Skills and Strategies in Physical Education I (K-6)
Major
3 KINS 3402: Integrative and Multidisciplinary Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
Major
3
KINS 3295: Motor Development and Learning
Major
3 KINS 4004: Principles and Practices of Coaching and Officiating
Major
3

Fourth Year

Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 12 credits Credits
College Option
Pathways College Option
3 KINS 4410: Senior Seminar - Physical Education Teacher Education
Major
4
SEED 3456: Inclusive Education and Teaching Students with Special Needs
Major
3 KINS 4412: Comprehensive Student Teaching - Physical Education
Major
8
KINS 3080: Physical Education Field Experience in School Settings
Major
3    
KINS 4250: Biomechanics
Major
3    
General Elective
General Elective
3    

Degree Details

39 Pathways Credits*

78 Major Credits

3 General Elective Credits

120 Total Credits

*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Physical Education Teacher major includes one course (SEED 2001) that also satisfies a Pathways requirement. Therefore, students majoring in Physical Education Teacher only need to complete 39 additional Pathways credits.

Students must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 to declare a major in Physical Education Teacher. Students must maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 to remain a major in the program. Physical Education Teacher majors must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater in required Department of Kinesiology coursework to graduate. Upon exit from the program, candidates will qualify to participate in the NYS directed certification process including EAS and CST exams, and the edtpa portfolio.

Students will need to secure fingerprint clearance for field work in program classes before their second year. Students must also have a tk20-e-folio account for submission of Student teaching materials and the edtpa portfolio in KINS 4410 and 4412.

Students must have a GPA of 2.70 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to take SEED 2001 and 2002. Students must have a B- or higher in both SEED 2001 and 2002, and a GPA of 2.75 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences, to continue to SEED 3401, KINS 3402, and SEED 3456.

The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish what courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied.

In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisor on a regular basis.

Contact Information

Department of Kinesiology
428 West Quad
Namulundah Florence, Chairperson
nflorence@brooklyn.cuny.edu

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