Physical Education Teacher Education - School Concentration, (B.S.Ed.)

University of Memphis

Program objectives for a B.S.Ed. in Physical Education Teacher Education are: (a) to identify critical elements of motor skill performance, and combine motor skills into appropriate sequences for the purpose of improving learning (b) to demonstrate competent motor skill performance in a variety of physical activities (c) to describe performance concepts and strategies related to skillful movement and physical activity (e.g., fitness principles, game tactics, skill improvement principles) (d) to describe and apply bioscience (anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical) and psychological concepts to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness (e) to understand and debate current physical education/activity issues and laws based on historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives (f) to demonstrate knowledge of approved state and national content standards and local program goals in schools and community settings. Note: The School Concentration is a Licensure track concentration. For the School concentration to result in Residency and teacher licensure, students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).University General Education Program (41 hours)See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements.

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