K12 Physical Education
Students who want to be certified to teach physical education in a public school can choose coursework leading to an elementary, secondary, K-12, physical education licensure. Students seeking teaching credentials in physical education must satisfy the teacher licensure program requirements at Metropolitan State College of Denver, in addition to the content area requirements in the HPSL Department. Prospective teachers should contact the Teacher Education Center at 303-556-3691 or go to CN 101.
Post-Baccalaureate Program
Students who already possess a Bachelor's Degree in another discipline may enter our K-12 Post-Bacc program. Post-Bacc student's will be seeking licensure only. Please see program requirements by clicking here. Please contact Dr. Susan Bertelsen for more information.
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General Studies (Required courses for K-12 Physical Education)
| Arts and Letters | 6 |
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|---|---|---|
| Communications | ||
| SPE 1010 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Composition | ||
| ENG 1010 | Freshman Composition: The Essay | 3 |
| ENG 1020 | Freshman Composition: Analysis, Research, and Documentation | 3 |
| Historical | 3 |
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| Mathematics | ||
| MTH 1610 | Integrated Mathematics I | 4 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| BIO 1080 | General Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| BIO 1090 | General Introduction to Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 2310 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 2320 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| EDS 3200 | Educational Psychology Applied to Teaching | 3 |
| HES 1050 | Dynamics of Health | 3 |
| Multicultural | ||
| EDS 3110 | Processes of Education in Multicultural Urban Secondary Schools | 3 |
Subtotal |
43 |
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Major Emphasis
| Professional Activity Courses (required) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HSL 1010 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Tumbling and Gymnastics | 2 |
| HSL 1020 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Weight Training and Exercise Aerobics | 2 |
| HSL 1040 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Activities for the Young Child | 2 |
| HSL 1050 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Rhythms for the Young Child | 2 |
Subtotal |
8 |
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Professional Activity Courses (electives from A and B - 10 total credits required)
| A. Team Sports (minimum of 4 credits required) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HSL 1100 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Team Handball and Lacrosse | 2 |
| HSL 1110 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Soccer and Volleyball | 2 |
| HSL 1120 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Basketball and Softball | 2 |
| HSL 1130 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Flag Football and Field Hockey | 2 |
| HSL 1410 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Teambuilding, Initiative and Ropes Course Activities |
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Subtotal |
4-6 |
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| B. Inpidual Sports (minimum of 4 credits required) |
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| HSL 1200 | Skills of Swimming, Water Safety and Water Exercise | 2 |
| HSL 1210 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Archery and Track and Field | 2 |
| HSL 1220 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Badminton and Golf | 2 |
| HSL 1230 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Tennis and Pickleball | 2 |
| HSL 1240 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Wrestling and Personal Defense | 2 |
| HSL 1400 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Camping, Backpacking and Orienteering | 2 |
Subtotal |
4-6 |
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| Total |
10 |
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| Dance (2 credits required) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HSL 1300 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Country Western and Folk Dance | 2 |
| HSL 1310 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Modern and Jazz Dance | 2 |
Subtotal |
2 |
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Theory Classes
| EDS 3120 | Field Experiences in Multicultural Urban Secondary Schools | 2 |
| EDS 4290 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7–12 | 6 |
| EDT 3610 | Applications of Educational Technology | 2 |
| EDU 4190 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Elementary K–6 | 6 |
| HPS 1600 | Introduction to Human Performance and Sport | 2 |
| HPS 1640 | Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs | 2 |
| HPS 2060 | Emergency Rescue/First Responder & CPR | 3 |
| HPS 3000 | Health Programs in Human Performance and Sport | 3 |
| HPS 3300 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| HPS 3320 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| HPS 3340 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HPS 3400 | Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education* | 3 |
| HPS 3410 | Field Experience in Secondary Physical Education* | 2 |
| HPS 3460 | Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance and Sport | 3 |
| HPS 3500 | Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education** | 3 |
| HPS 3510 | Field Experience in Elementary Physical Education** | 2 |
| HPS 4500 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| HPS 4600 | Organization, Admin. & Curriculum of Human Performance and Sport | 3 |
| HPS 4620 | Adaptive Physical Education | 4 |
| HPS 4660 | Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches and Administrators | 3 |
| RDG 3280 | Teaching Literacy Skill Development in the Content Areas | 4 |
Subtotal |
65 |
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| Total Minimum Hours for K-12 Physical Education Major |
128 |
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|---|---|---|
*HPS 3400 and HPS 3410 must be taken concurrently.
**HPS 3500 and HPS 3510 must be taken concurrently.
Elementary Physical Education Concentration
| HPS 1640 | Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs | 2 |
| HPS 2130 | Activities and Health for the Elementary Child | 3 |
| HPS 3500 | Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education* | 3 |
| HPS 3510 | Feild Experience in Elementary Physical Education* | 2 |
| HPS 4500 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| HPS 4660 | Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches & Administrators | 3 |
| HSL 1010 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Tumbling and Gymnastics | 2 |
| HSL 1030 | Skills & Methods of Teaching Physical Activities for Special Populations | 2 |
| HSL 1040 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Activities for the Young Child |
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| HSL 1050 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Rhythms for the Young Child |
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Total |
24 |
|
*HPS 3500 and 3510 must be taken concurrently
Secondary Physical Education Concentration
| HPS 1640 | Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs | 2 |
| HPS 3400 | Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education* | 3 |
| HPS 3410 | Field Experience in Secondary Physical Education* | 3 |
| HPS 3460 | Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance and Sport | 3 |
| HPS 4500 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| HPS 4660 | Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches and Administrators | 3 |
| HSL Skills and Methods Courses | 8 |
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| Total | 24 |
*HPS 3400 and 3410 must be taken concurrently.
