Kinesiology Major, B.S. (Physical Education K-12 Concentration)

Department Information

Department of Exercise Science
PO Box 70671
Phone: (423) 439-4265
Fax: (423) 439-5383

website: https://www.etsu.edu/chs/exercise-science/

The Department of Exercise Science offers two different baccalaureate degree programs: B.S. in Kinesiology with concentrations in Exercise Science and K-12 Teacher Education.

The K-12 Teaching concentration prepares students for teacher licensure in physical education in the state of Tennessee. When students satisfy the requirements for teacher licensure, they will be licensed to teach physical education in grades Kindergarten through 12. The program of study provides extensive training in elementary and secondary pedagogy and supports the mission of the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development -Educating Leaders in the 21st Century. Teacher candidates are trained to assume leadership roles in the classroom, school, and community, while developing skills and knowledge in professional content and pedagogy with a special emphasis on technology, multicultural, and inclusion education. Physical Education specialists develop skills in reflective thinking and decision-making as they grow personally into caring lifelong learners.

Teacher Licensure Progression: Students wishing to pursue a course of study leading to a Physical Education (K-12) teacher licensure may declare the major at any time. When declared, the student is admitted into the teacher licensure program after they have met the 2.75 GPA and background check requirement. The teacher candidate then proceeds through the established program of study meeting the detailed progression requirements in order to proceed. Failure to meet the established progression requirements will prevent a student from moving forward toward completing the degree/licensure. Each student will be advised throughout their program of study by either an advisor in the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development  Office of Student Services or a faculty advisor in the department of the major.