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DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Physical Education Bachelor's Degree
BSED
On-Campus
Main Campus
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
DEPARTMENT
If you are interested in becoming an educator in the field of physical education, we'll prepare you for a career with in-depth learning techniques and real-world learning methods.
The physical education Bachelor's Degree is built around the performance-based model, consistent with the Missouri Standards for Teacher Education Programs (MoSTEP) and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) standards. The physical education program infuses technology into student experiences and learning. Southeast’s education program differs from that of many other universities by providing you with extensive field experience, beginning with first-hand classroom training and observation during your freshman year and continuing through student teaching during your senior year.
The physical education Bachelor's Degree program's Motor Development Laboratory is equipped with a stability platform, a photoelectric rotary pursuit, and other tools for measuring perceptual-motor abilities. Teacher candidates in the program also have hands-on experiences with various teaching analysis software.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape in Physical education
As a student in SEMO's physical education program, you will receive a full semester of on-the-job student teaching experience, as opposed to the traditional eight or nine weeks of training, better preparing you for a career in physical education. SEMO's education program’s unique block format, in addition to providing increased professional experience. In addition, you’ll:
- Teach in public and private schools.
- Engage in experiential learning throughout the program.
- Gain hands on experience in local classrooms.
- Work closely with faculty mentors with years of classroom experience.
What Can You Do with a Physical Education bachelor's Degree?
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
Internship, Graduate School, and Employment Opportunities of Recent Physical Education bachelor Degree Graduates
The program prepares students to work in K - 12 schools as Physical Educators. Many graduates of the Physical Education Program decide to enter coaching in addition to teaching. Graduates of the Physical Education program include numerous excellent educators in the state and region, but also include nationally recognized collegiate coaches such as Linda Wells (softball), Dr. Tim Rademaker (pole vault), and numerous col legiate basketball and football coaches. Some graduates decide on careers outside of traditional classroom teaching, such as occupations in the recreation or fitness industries.
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Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Outcomes & Jobs
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$69k
Elementary & Secondary Teacher
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an elementary and secondary school teacher is $69,480.
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$46k
Athletic Coach
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an athletic coach is $45,920.
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$63k
Middle School Teacher
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Middle school teacher is $62,970.
Turn Ambition into Action
In your physical education degree, you’ll learn in unique courses such as Children’s Physical Education, Rhythms and Play, and Adapted Physical Education. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Education Courses- 36 Hours Required
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in education courses,
- EF400 Student Teaching Seminar (1)
- EX390 Psychology and Education of Children with Exceptionalities (3)
- PY222 Psychological Development in Adolescence (3)
- SE321 Techniques of Teaching Physical Education (3)
- SE502 Content Literacy Methods for Middle & High School (3)
- SE550 Pedagogy 1: Principles of Effective Teaching in Middle & Secondary (3)
- SE551 Field Experience I (3)
- SE553 Pedagogy 2: Secondary School – Interdisciplinary Methods & Technologies (3)
- SE380 Advanced Field Experience (3)
- SE385 Pedagogy 3: Advanced Methods of Middle and Secondary Teaching (3)
- SE570 Student Teaching Internship (8)
Physical Education – 49 Hours - No minor required
Required Courses:
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- AT130 Dance for Aerobic Fitness (1)
- BS113/014 Anatomy & Physiology I and lab (4)
- HL120 Health Perspectives (3)
- PE201 Sport & Society (3)
- PE216 Theory & Practice of Team Sports (3)
- PE217 Theory and Practice of Individual/Dual Lifetime Activities (3)
- PE220 First Aid (2)
- PE235 Psychology of Coaching & Human Performance (3)
- PE238 Foundations, History and Philosophy of Physical Education (3)
- PE239 Teaching Children Physical Education (3)
- PE240 Rhythm, Plays & Games (3)
- PE305 Motor Development & Learning (3)
- PE310 Assessment for Physical Educators (3)
- PE315 Curriculum Design in Physical Education (3)
- PE341 Physiology of Conditioning (3)
- PE408 Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
- PE464 Kinesiology (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- PE201 (3)
- PE216 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- PE217 (3)
- PE238 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- PE220(2)
- General Education (1)
Second Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- AT130 (1)
- HL120 (3)
- PE239 (3)
- PE240 (3)
- PY222 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- BS113/014 (4)
- PE235 (3)
- PE315 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program
Third Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- EX390 (3)
- PE305 (3)
- SE550 (3)
- General Education (3)
- SE502 (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
Content Block
- PE310 (3)
- PE341 (3)
- PE408 (3)
- SE551 (3)
- SE553 (3)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
Advanced Block
- PE464 (3)
- SE321 (3)
- SE380 (3)
- SE385 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (12 Hours)
Student Teaching Block
- EF400 (1)
- SE570 (8)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Passing score on MO state assessment, passing score on MEES, 3.0 GPA in
content courses and in professional education courses.
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
Degree requirements for all students: a minimum of 120 credit hours, completion of the General
Education program, and completion of 39 senior division hours (300-599). Refer to the
Undergraduate Catalog or Degree Works for additional graduation requirements for your program.
NOTE: This program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure and/or
certification in Missouri. Please consult our State Authorization webpage, to determine information
specific to your state: https://app.semo.edu/genl/distancelearningcompliance/DistLearnComp.aspx
Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED)
ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM
To be eligible for enrollment in the majority of courses offered by the Teacher Preparation Program and
required for a teaching degree (BSE, BSFCSE, BME), students must be admitted to the Teacher
Preparation Program (TPP). Applications can be found at https://semo.edu/collegesdepartments/education-health/educator-preparation/admission.html. Students should apply for admission to the TPP upon having met the following entrance criteria:
- 42 hours of coursework completed.
- Have a GPA of 2. 5 or higher.
- The following course requirements met:
- A minimum grade of ‘C’ in CF/PY120 The Child (Elementary, Early, and Exceptional) or PY222 Development of the Adolescent (Middle and Secondary)
- A minimum grade of ‘B’ in ED280 Introduction to Education as a Profession or ME222 Principles of Teaching Music.
- International students must also have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0, TOEFL score of 95, PTEscore of 64, or Duolingo score of 125. This requirement is for non-United States citizens who are not native English speakers. Students from countries where English is known to be the officiallanguage of education are exempt from English proficiency verification.
RETENTION IN THE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM
- After admission, students must continue to meet the following requirements for retention in the TPP:
Demonstrate continued eligibility for interaction with schoolchildren by completing an MSHP/FBI background check through the use of the MSHP/FBI background check system. (A current background check is required for participation in all field and clinical experiences.); - Pass all professional education courses with a minimum grade of ‘C.’ A minimum grade of ‘C’ must be obtained in all prerequisite courses before a student can be enrolled in subsequent coursework.
- Demonstrate behavior appropriate for teaching professionals. Appeals related to removal from the
TPP can be found at Student-Teaching
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
- A 3.0 GPA in pedagogy coursework is required for all Education majors.
- A 2.5 GPA in content coursework is required for all middle school, secondary, and K-12 programs except Exceptional Child K-12, Music K-12 and Social Studies 9-12, which require a 3.0 GPA in content coursework.
Upon completion of Southeast’s Teacher Preparation Program an individual is eligible to be recommended for a Missouri Teaching Certificate if the student has the following:
- A final 3.0 GPA in pedagogy coursework is required for all Education majors. A final 2.5 GPA incontent coursework is required for all middle school, secondary, and K-12 programs (excluding Exceptional Child K-12).
- A passing score on the appropriate licensure exam(s) as required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
- A passing score on the Teacher Candidate Instrument of the Missouri Educator Evaluation System;
- MSHP/FBI background clearance from no earlier than one year prior to the date of the application for certification.
by the State of Missouri will become effective on the date cited by the regulations.
Students transferring into education programs should be aware of the need to be eligible for admission to
the teacher preparation program immediately upon transfer. They should contact the Candidate Status
and Certification Officer well in advance of the time of transfer.
What will it cost?
Get Funding for Your Education
Missouri has opened the door to a more educated workforce and we want to help you walk through it. If you're an adult-learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It's a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high-need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
Learning Communities
Another big benefit of the education program at Southeast is the opportunity to live in the Tomorrow’s Teachers Learning Community which links cohort living and learning opportunities, meaning you’ll be in the same residence hall with students in your classes from your major.
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Accreditations
Out of State Certification
Completion of this program allows you to be eligible to apply for an education certification in the state of Missouri through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). It is not certain if it leads to certification in other states. The U.S. Department of Education has contact information available for each state's licensure agencies.
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701