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Secondary Education - Physical Education / Kinesiology

To be admitted into a teacher education program that leads to a baccalaureate degree, students will either have to

· Achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) as established by the State Board of Education OR

·  Have an ACT composite score of twenty-one (21) (or SAT equivalent) OR

·  Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on coursework prior to admission to an approved teacher education program*


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Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • College Algebra MAT 1313
    MAT 1313 – College Algebra (Prerequisite: MAT 1233 with a C or appropriate placement score for MAT 1313). This course includes the following topics with applications: inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-order equations; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Personal & Community Health HPR 1213
    HPR 1213 - Personal and Community Health. This course covers the application of principles and practices of healthful living to the individual and community; major health problems and the mutual responsibilities of home, school, and health agencies. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Psychology PSY 1513
    PSY 1513 - General Psychology. An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This includes history and theories of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, the principles of learning, personality and abnormal behaviors. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Psychology PSY 1513
    PSY 1513 - General Psychology. An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This includes history and theories of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, the principles of learning, personality and abnormal behaviors. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition II ENG 1123
    ENG 1123 – English Composition II (Prerequisite: ENG 1113). This course is a continuation of English Composition I with emphasis on research, argumentation, and composition. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Introduction to Kinesiology HPR 1313
    HPR 1313 - Introduction to Kinesiology. This course covers an introduction to the various fields of study within kinesiology. Discussion of the responsibilities and opportunities of professional personnel. Orientation of student to opportunities in the field. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
  • **Elective (3)
  • *History Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • General Biology I BIO 1134
    BIO 1134 - General Biology I (Prerequisite: MAT 0124 or higher or placement score for MAT 1233 or higher and ENG 0114 or higher or placement score for ENG 0124). A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that covers the major themes of biology, the scientific method, chemistry relevant to biological systems, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
    SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology. This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and groups. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • First Aid & CPR HPR 2213
    HPR 2213 - First Aid and CPR. This course covers instruction and practice in methods prescribed in the American Red Cross or American Heart Association standard and advanced courses. A non-refundable fee to cover the cost of the Certification Card is charged for this class. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • **Elective (3)
  • **Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2514
    BIO 2514 - Anatomy and Physiology I (Prerequisite: ACT Composite of 18 or BIO 1134). A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the anatomical and physiological study of the human body as an integrated whole. The course includes detailed studies of: biological principles; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • *Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • *Literature Elective (3)
  • **Elective (3)
  • **Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours

EDU 1613 Foundations in Education and Learning is strongly recommended for all Education Pathways.

*Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.

**It is strongly suggested that students seeking a Physical Education (P. E.) Licensure prepare themselves to teach in one additional discipline. The Mississippi Department of Education requires 21 semester hours of prefix-specific courses with a grade of “C” or better. Some of the common supplemental endorsement areas are English, Communication, Social Studies, Mathematics, and General Science.

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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