Kinesiology (BS) - Health & Physical Education Teacher Certification Concentration

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 14-5
Choose one of the following communication options3
Public Speaking
Foreign Language Course Options
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002.
Take one of the following courses1-2
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Perspectives 1-hour
Perspectives 2-hour
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
Art Appreciation
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
Comparative Arts 2
Select one Humanities course3
World Literature I
World Literature II
The Western Intellectual Tradition
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Introduction to Philosophy
Comparative Arts 2
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing 6
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
CHEM 1151
1151L
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1152
1152L
Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 1211
1211L
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1212
1212L
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab
4
CPSC 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
PHYS 1111
PHYS 1311
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 1112
PHYS 1312
Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab
4
PHYS 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
PHYS 2211
PHYS 2311
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 2212
PHYS 2312
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab
4
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences6
Select one Behavioral Science course
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Moral Philosophy
Introduction to General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Select one World Cultures course3
Discovering Archaeology
Cultural Anthropology
Ancient World Civilizations
Language and Culture
Language and Culture
World Regional Geography
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Core IMPACTS Total Hours42
Health and Wellness3
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one of the following1
Any PEDS course
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only)
1

The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

3

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Field of Study Requirements
Minimum grade of C is required
EDUC 2120Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings3
EDUC 2130Exploring Learning and Teaching3
EDUC 2140Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language3
BIOL 2251KAnatomy & Physiology I4
BIOL 2252KAnatomy & Physiology II4
PEDS 1***Elective1
Field of Study Requirements Total18
Required for the Major
Minimum grade of C is required, except for KINS 4245 that requires a minimum grade of B.
Kinesiology Core Requirements:15
Personal Health
Introduction to Kinesiology
Weight Control
Kinesiology
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology Laboratory
General Requirements:17
Skills and Concepts I
Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity II
Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities (Students must earn a grade of B or better in order to be certified to teach in the state of Georgia.)
Health Related Fitness Education
The Development of Motor Skills: A Lifespan Perspective
Human Sexuality
Seminar in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Teaching Core:25
Technology for the 21st Century Classroom
Fitness Testing for Health and Physical Education Certification Concentration
Assessment in Physical Education
Physical Education in the Secondary School
Teaching Health in P-8 Schools
Teaching Health in High School
Physical Education in the Elementary School
Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education
Required for the Major Total57
Major Electives3
Any KINS, HESC, or PEDS course
Students must take 39 credit hours of 3000+ level courses
Total Credit Hours123

"Candidates enrolled in initial teacher preparation programs are required to attempt all state-mandated assessments prior to program completion. Candidates will only be recommended for certification by CSU upon successful completion of all program requirements and state-mandated assessments." Emergency Care and First Aid Proficiency: All students must have current certifications in First Aid and CPR (including infant, child, and adult) at the time of application to student teaching. Those certifications must remain current and on file in the SAFE Office through the end of the student teaching term. Students may demonstrate this proficiency by attaining the appropriate certifications from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or by completing KINS 2345 Emergency Care and First Aid . Please note: The skills test for first aid and CPR cannot be taken online.

Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
MATH 1001
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher; recommend MATH 1111 College Algebra)
or Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
3
EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching (minimum grade of C) 3
CHEM 1151
1151L
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab 1
4
KINS 2271 Skills and Concepts I (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
Institutional Priorities ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 2
KINS 2272 Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity II (minimum grade of C) 3
EDUC 2140 Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language (minimum grade of C) 3
BIOL 2251K Anatomy & Physiology I (minimum grade of C) 4
Health and WellnessPEDS**** 1
 Credit Hours16
Second Year
Fall
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsHumanities Elective 3
HESC 2105 Personal Health (minimum grade of C) 3
Institutional PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
KINS 1105 Introduction to Kinesiology (minimum grade of C) 3
BIOL 2252K Anatomy & Physiology II (minimum grade of C) 4
 Credit Hours16
Spring
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsFine Arts Elective 3
Social SciencesWorld Cultures 3
KINS 4131 Exercise Physiology (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 4331 Exercise Physiology Laboratory (minimum grade of C) 1
EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings (minimum grade of C) 3
POLS 1101 American Government 3
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
Social SciencesBehavioral Science 3
KINS 1106
Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
2
KINS 2105 Weight Control (minimum grade of C) 2
Program ElectivesSelect any KINS, HESC, PEDS course OR other approved course (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 4000 Fitness Testing for Health and Physical Education Certification Concentration 2, 3 0
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesRecommend STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesScience 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
KINS 3135 Kinesiology (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 5217U Physical Education in the Elementary School (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 5215U The Development of Motor Skills: A Lifespan Perspective (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 4245 Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities (minimum grade of B; see note below) 3
There is a recent rule change for certification from the GaPSC. As of July 1, 2019, students must make a B or higher in the Exceptional Children's course. The course could be any of the following depending on your major: SPED 2256, EDCI 6228, KINS 4245, SPED 4115, PHED 6219 This rule change will not affect your graduation but you cannot become a certified educator with the state of Georgia until you receive the grade of B or higher in this course.
 
KINS 5218U Teaching Health in P-8 Schools (minimum grade of C) 2 2
KINS 4000 Fitness Testing for Health and Physical Education Certification Concentration 2, 3 0
PEDS**** (minimum grade of C) 1
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
HIST 2111
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
3
KINS 4317 Health Related Fitness Education 2
KINS 5216U Physical Education in the Secondary School (minimum grade of C) 2 4
KINS 5219U Teaching Health in High School (minimum grade of C) 2 2
KINS 4335 Assessment in Physical Education (minimum grade of C) 2
HESC 5795U Seminar in Alcohol and Drug Abuse (minimum grade of C) 3
or HESC 5107U Human Sexuality (minimum grade of C)  
KINS 4000 Fitness Testing for Health and Physical Education Certification Concentration 2, 3 0
 Credit Hours16
Spring
KINS 5485U Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education 2 10
EDUF 4205 Technology for the 21st Century Classroom (minimum grade of C) 2 2
KINS 4000 Fitness Testing for Health and Physical Education Certification Concentration 2 0
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours123
1

Prerequisite for BIOL 2221K.

2

Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

3

Choose which semester.

Admission Requirements

During the sophomore year, students intending to complete a teacher education program make formal application to the teacher education program. Normally, this occurs after the student has completed three semesters of full-time course work. Admission to Teacher Education is completed through TK20.  For further information please go to https://cqtl.columbusstate.edu/teacher-education.php.

Additional Program Requirements

Following admission to the teacher education program, a review is conducted each semester to determine retention in the teacher education program.