Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (EC-12 Teaching/Coaching Academy Certification)

Website: https://twu.edu/kinesiology/undergraduate-programs/academy-of-teaching--coaching-physical-education/

If you want to become a physical education teacher and coach for any grade between early childhood and 12th grade, this kinesiology degree is the one for you. In addition to learning about teaching, coaching, strength training, and movement at specific education levels, you will get practical experience working with students of all ages as well as students with disabilities.

Marketable Skills

Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."

Degree Skills

  1. Effectively design learning experiences to promote physical activity, fitness, and skill development.
  2. Effectively implement universally designed physical education curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  3. Effectively design lesson and unit plans to provide students with skills to be physically active for a lifetime.

Teacher Certification Skills

  1. Appropriately explain the impact of effective planning and communication (within the chosen area of concentration) to relevant internal and external stakeholders in an education or community setting.
  2. Identify, select, and implement entry-level instructional plans when serving as an instructor in the school setting.
  3. Successfully manage organizational and student behavior when teaching in the school setting.
  4. Efficiently and accurately assess student progress and use data to develop and modify instruction for K-12 students.
  5. Work effectively and collaboratively with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

Admissions

Teacher Certification

In addition to the general undergraduate admissions requirements, to obtain acceptance into the undergraduate Educator Preparation Program (and prior to taking EDUC 3003, EDUC 3482, EDUC 4113, EDUC 4243, and Clinical Student Teaching) students must have:

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (includes all courses, whether posted to TWU transcript or used on a degree plan. Excludes developmental and repeated courses);
  • Completed EDUC 2003 with a C or higher;
  • Demonstrated basic skills in reading, written communication, and mathematics by meeting the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative;
  • Completed the Digital Literacy Pre-assessment;
  • Successfully completed a pre-admission departmental interview with an interview panel;
  • A minimum of 12 to 15 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for the certification sought;
  • Completed department application for admission to the Educator Preparation Program;
  • Completed a Commitment Contract acknowledging awareness and understanding of the Professional Dispositions Policy and Educators’ Code of Ethics;
  • Submitted a non-refundable Texas Education Agency Fee; and
  • Acknowledged and accepted admission to the Educator Preparation Program.

Please note: 

  • All accepted students must maintain the admission requirements to remain in the TWU Education Preparation Program.
  • Admission requirements are determined by Texas Education Agency policies and are subject to change without notice.
  • Students seeking Bilingual certification must meet minimum proficiency in Spanish.
  • Students seeking Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification must meet minimum proficiency in sign.

Contact the Office of Educator Preparation Services (OEPS) at copeadvising@twu.edu or 940-898-2829 with any questions.

Degree Requirements

Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 121

Major: 51 SCH

Program Code: KINES.BS.EDUC-COACH   CIP Code: 31.0505.00

Texas Core Curriculum

ENG 1013Composition I3
ENG 1023Composition II3
Mathematics3
Life & Physical Sciences6
Language, Philosophy, & Culture3
Creative Arts3
HIST 1013History of the United States, 1492-18653
HIST 1023History of the United States, 1865 to the Present3
POLS 2013U.S. National Government3
POLS 2023Texas Government3
Social & Behavioral Sciences3
CAO: Women's Studies3
CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics3
Total SCHs42

Courses Required for Major

KINS 1583Foundations of Assessment in Kinesiology3
KINS 1683Strength Training and Functional Anatomy3
KINS 1801Introduction to Kinesiology1
KINS 2112Team Sports2
KINS 2122Individual and Dual Sports2
KINS 3101Practicum in Secondary Physical Education1
KINS 3103Secondary Methods in Physical Education3
KINS 3123
& KINS 3121		Adapted Physical Activity
and Adapted Physical Activity Lab		4
KINS 3132Advanced Skill Development and Methods of Teaching Outdoor Adventure Activities2
KINS 3143Disability Sport and Modified Games3
KINS 3203Elementary Methods in Physical Education3
KINS 3201Practicum in Elementary Physical Education1
KINS 3303Leadership through Experiential Activities3
KINS 3553Exercise and Sport Psychology3
KINS 3623Scientific Foundations of Human Movement3
KINS 3653Principles of Coaching3
KINS 3713Sport and Fitness Management3
KINS 3801Practicum in Coaching1
KINS 4573Motor Learning and Control3
KINS 4801Disability Sport Internship1
KINS 4822Assessment in Adapted Physical Education2
KINS 4821Motor and Physical Assessment of Individuals with Special Needs Internship1
Total SCHs51

Departmental Requirements

ZOOL 2013
& ZOOL 2011		Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (may be applied from core)		4
ZOOL 2023
& ZOOL 2021		Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (may be applied from core)		4
MATH 1703Elementary Statistics I (may be applied from core)3
Global Perspectives (may be applied from core)3
Total SCHs14

Professional Education Studies

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program is required. Students must apply for admission into the Educator Preparation Program prior to enrolling in EDUC 3003/EDUC 3482, EDUC 4113/EDUC 4243, and EDUC 4946. Information is available from the Office of Educator Preparation Services.

Pedagogical and Professional Responsibility
EDUC 2003Schools and Society3
EDUC 3003Learning Theory and Development3
EDUC 3482Teaching Diverse Learners Through Technology Integration2
EDUC 4113Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment3
EDUC 4243Classroom Environment and Management3
EDUC 4946Clinical Student Teaching6
Related Studies in Education
READ 3013Literacy and Learning across the Curriculum3
EDSP 3203Learners with Exceptionalities3
Total SCHs26

Notes:

  1. EDUC 2003 may be taken at a community college. Check with the Office of Educator Preparation Services to make sure the course has the equivalent number.
  2. EDUC 4113 and EDUC 4243 must be taken during the same semester.

Recommended Plan of Study

First Year
FallTCCNSCHs
ENG 1013Composition I ENGL 13013
HIST 1013History of the United States, 1492-1865 HIST 13013
MATH 1703Elementary Statistics I MATH 13423
KINS 1902Health and Wellbeing: Enhancing Personal Wellness PHED 13382
UNIV 1231Learning Frameworks: The First Year Experience EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, EDUC 13001
KINS 1801Introduction to Kinesiology PHED 13011
KINS 2112Team Sports 2
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
ENG 1023Composition II ENGL 13023
HIST 1023History of the United States, 1865 to the Present HIST 13023
POLS 2013U.S. National Government GOVT 23053
KINS 1583Foundations of Assessment in Kinesiology 3
KINS 1683Strength Training and Functional Anatomy 3
KINS 2122Individual and Dual Sports 2
 SCHs 17
Second Year
FallTCCN
ZOOL 2013
& ZOOL 2011		Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory		 BIOL 2401
& BIOL 2101		4
SOCI 1013Introductory Sociology SOCI 13013
EDUC 2003Schools and Society EDUC 13013
KINS 3123
& KINS 3121		Adapted Physical Activity
and Adapted Physical Activity Lab		 4
HS 3133Perspectives on Women's Health 3
 SCHs 17
SpringTCCN
ZOOL 2023
& ZOOL 2021		Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory		 BIOL 2402
& BIOL 2102		4
READ 3013Literacy and Learning across the Curriculum 3
KINS 3143Disability Sport and Modified Games 3
KINS 3553Exercise and Sport Psychology 3
MU 3713Music and World Cultures 3
 SCHs 16
SummerTCCN
KINS 3132Advanced Skill Development and Methods of Teaching Outdoor Adventure Activities 2
 SCHs 2
Third Year
FallTCCN
POLS 2023Texas Government GOVT 23063
PHIL 3073Bioethics 3
KINS 3303Leadership through Experiential Activities 3
KINS 3623Scientific Foundations of Human Movement 3
KINS 3713Sport and Fitness Management 3
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
EDUC 3003Learning Theory and Development 3
EDSP 3203Learners with Exceptionalities 3
EDUC 3482Teaching Diverse Learners Through Technology Integration 2
KINS 3203Elementary Methods in Physical Education 3
KINS 3201Practicum in Elementary Physical Education 1
KINS 3653Principles of Coaching 3
KINS 3801Practicum in Coaching 1
 SCHs 16
Fourth Year
FallTCCN
EDUC 4113Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment 3
EDUC 4243Classroom Environment and Management 3
KINS 3103Secondary Methods in Physical Education 3
KINS 3101Practicum in Secondary Physical Education 1
KINS 4573Motor Learning and Control 3
KINS 4801Disability Sport Internship 1
KINS 4822Assessment in Adapted Physical Education 2
KINS 4821Motor and Physical Assessment of Individuals with Special Needs Internship 1
 SCHs 17
SpringTCCN
EDUC 4946Clinical Student Teaching 6
 SCHs 6
 Total SCHs:  121