2023-2024 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog

Kinesiology, Physical Education Teaching Concentration, B.S.


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Prepare to teach physical education in junior high and high school. (For information on the preliminary teaching credential, see Education. See the program listing for Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization  for credential information.)

Graduates also enter careers as intramural directors, health spa instructors, coaches, recreational directors, sports program directors, and camp directors.

In addition to core academic courses, students enroll in activity courses which help them develop fitness and performance skills. Humboldt’s Human Performance Laboratory offers modern equipment. Other facilities include two gymnasia, an indoor pool, an all-weather track, cross- country trails, a field house, weight room, and stadium. 

Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree


A bachelor’s degree requires a total of 120 units. Students must fulfill General Education & All-University Requirements , residency, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements . This major includes a Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) certified course.

Requirements for the Major (72-75 Units)


Kinesiology core (44-47 units) + Physical Education Teaching Concentration (28 units) = 72-75 units for the major.

Students must earn a C- or better in all required courses for the major that have a KINS, ZOOL, REC, or HED prefix (or their equivalent, in the case of courses transferred from another institution).

The Upper Division Area B General Education requirement is met by the coursework within the Bachelor of Science degree for Kinesiology.



 

Physical Education Teaching Concentration (28 Units)


Complete the following concentration specific coursework to fulfill the major requirements.

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Please note: Degree requirements listed above do not include the professional education courses required for a teaching credential. Students earning this degree may waive CSET assessments before entering the credential program. Before applying to the secondary education credential program, students must meet the prerequisite of 45-hours early field experience. Please consult with an advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes


Program Learning Outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program.

  1. Apply knowledge and skills from kinesiology to promote health and physical activity, and optimize performance among diverse populations.
  2. Identify and explain the concepts of kinesiology as it relates to health and wellbeing in an evolving global community and their physical environment.
  3. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate relevant information from scientific literature to inform professional practice.
  4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication for the discipline of kinesiology.

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