Physical Education and Health B.S. (Teacher Licensure)
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health, Teacher Education Licensure (BS.PEH.TLC) is for students who wish to teach in elementary, middle or high school programs. Students majoring in this reiteration of the Physical Education and Health major choose a program leading to teacher licensure, and will become engaged through a program specifically designed to prepare prospective K-12 teachers to be active, knowledgeable and effective professionals. Courses devise experiences through which teacher candidates are able to effectively apply scientific knowledge and theory in school settings that impact the health and wellness of all students. Physical Education and Health majors electing teacher licensure (K-12) will be eligible for credentials in both physical and health education. Teaching credentials for the public schools are conferred by the respective state department of public instruction in which the student applies for teacher licensure. For additional information, please contact Professor Lynda Butler-Storsved.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Physical Education and Health meets the coursework requirements for physical education and Health (K-12_) licensure in North Carolina. Other licensure components (testing, edTPA) are required for licensure referral.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physical Education and Health with Teacher Licensure requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required courses: 67 sh
| IDS 285 | PERSPECTIVES IN PERSONAL AND GLOBAL HEALTH | 4 sh |
| EDU 315 | EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT | 4 sh |
| PED 109 | AEROBIC CONDITIONING AND WEIGHT TRAINING | 1 sh |
| PEH 125 | SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING LIFETIME SPORTS | 2 sh |
| PEH 126 | SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING TEAM SPORTS | 2 sh |
| PEH 211 | FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH | 2 sh |
| DAN 115 | FOLK, SQUARE AND SOCIAL DANCE PEDAGOGY | 2 sh |
| PEH 310 | MOTOR LEARNING THEORY FOR TEACHING AND COACHING | 4 sh |
| PEH 324 | NUTRITION | 4 sh |
| PEH 325 | SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR | 4 sh |
| BIO 263 | HUMAN ANATOMY | 3 sh |
| BIO 264 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY | 3 sh |
| ESS 321 | BIOMECHANICS | 4 sh |
| ESS 324 | PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | 4 sh |
| SOC 243 | SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION | 4 sh |
| CIS 220 | TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING | 3 sh |
| PSY 321 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 sh |
| PEH 425 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH PRACTICUM K-12 | 6 sh |
| EDU 355 | TEACHING IN 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOMS | 4 sh |
| EDU 402 | EXPLORATIONS CAPSTONE SEMINAR I FOR MIDDLE, K-12, AND SECONDARY MAJORS | 1 sh |
Select one of the following: 4 sh
| ABL 225 | INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 4 sh |
| COR 326 | HUMAN SEXUALITY | 4 sh |
| PEH 212 | SPORTS INJURIES CARE AND PREVENTION | 2 sh |
| PEH 345 | PRINCIPLES OF COACHING | 4 sh |
| PEH 421 | CHRONIC AND ACUTE DISEASES | 4 sh |
| WHE 111 | CONTEMPORARY WELLNESS ISSUES | 2 sh |
| WHE 112 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: HEALTH RELATED FITNESS | 2 sh |
| WHE 113 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: HEALTH PROMOTION FACILITATION SKILLS | 2 sh |
| WHE 114 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: PERSONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 2 sh |
| WHE 115 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: STRESS AND WELL-BEING | 2 sh |
| WHE 116 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WELLNESS: FUNDAMENTALS OF WELLNESS COACHING | 2 sh |
| WHE 230 | PERSPECTIVES IN HEALTH PROMOTION: FOUNDATIONS TO FUNCTION | 4 sh |
| WHE 235 | INACTIVITY: THE THREAT OF A MODERN LIFESTYLE | 4 sh |
Capstone/Student Teaching: 12 sh
| EDU 403 | EXPLORATIONS CAPSTONE SEMINAR II | 2 sh |
| EDU 481 | STUDENT TEACHING | 10 sh |
Students must show proof of valid AED/CPR certification any time prior to graduation.
Total Credit Hours: 83
Elon Core Curriculum:
First Year Foundations
| COR 110 | THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE | 4 sh |
| ENG 110 | WRITING: ARGUMENT AND INQUIRY | 4 sh |
Select one of the following:
| STS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING | 4 sh |
| MTH 151 | CALCULUS I | 4 sh |
| STS 212 | STATISTICS IN APPLICATION | 4 sh |
Experiential Learning Requirement (2 Units required)
Included in experiential learning are study abroad, research, service-learning, leadership, internships, (including co-ops, teaching, and practicum), or other courses or experiences with ELR designation.
World Language Requirement
Students must meet one of the following: (a)complete a language course numbered 122 or higher at Elon, or receive transfer or study abroad credit for the same; (b) place into a language course numbered 200 or above upon arriving at Elon, using a department of world languages approved placement instrument; (c) score a 4 or 5 on an AP language exam or similar exam. Each student must take the language placement test by October 1 of his or her first full year at Elon. Students are allowed two tries; the higher score is counted. That score stands and may not be repeated by later testing. Consideration for Phi Beta Kappa membership requires the completion of a 222-level world language course or placement beyond that level.
Studies in the Arts and Sciences
Students must fulfill the requirements in each of the following categories.
Transfer students with at least 18 s.h. of transfer credit must complete 32 hours total in Studies in the Arts & Sciences, but may have as few as 7 hours in one or more of the four Studies in the Arts & Sciences areas.
Expression (8 s.h.) ____DAN 115_______ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: literature (in English or world languages), philosophy, and fine arts (art, dance, music, music theatre, and theatre). At least one course must be literature.
Civilization (8 s.h.)_______________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: history, world languages, art history and religious studies.
Society (8 s.h.) ____IDS 285___ ___SOC 243___
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, & sociology/anthropology, and PHS 201 or PHS 202.
Science/Analysis (Lab:___) (8 s.h.) ___BIO 263____ ___BIO 264____
Eight hours chosen from one or more of the following: mathematics/statistics, science, and computer science. At least one course must be a physical or biological laboratory science.
Advanced Studies (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours of 300-400 level coursework outside the major field and chosen from areas under Studies in the Arts and Sciences.
COR Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar (4 s.h.) __________________
300-400 level COR course; requires junior/senior status.
Society (8 s.h.) __ECO 111__ __________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, & sociology/anthropology, and public health studies 201 or 202.