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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Kinesiology, BS (All-level Teacher Certification)
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A Bachelor of Science with a major in kinesiology shows that you are committed to best practices within the field of human movement and wellness. You will also graduate prepared to take the examination for all-level physical education certification. This track requires admission to the Teacher Education program.
Degree requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science with a major in kinesiology (teacher certification).
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Hours required and general/college requirements
A minimum of 120 semester hours (127 semester hours for those seeking all-level teacher certification), of which 36 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Education requirements.
All Kinesiology majors
All kinesiology majors must take the following courses. Some are prerequisites for courses in the kinesiology core.
Kinesiology theory core, 18 hours
All kinesiology majors take the following courses and must meet all prerequisites.
Physical performance courses, 3 hours
Students must complete a total of 3 courses. (Students are encouraged to select courses that will expand their competence in a variety of physical activities.) - At least one course from Group I
- At least one course from Group II
- One of the courses must be at the intermediate or advanced level.
- Only one course can come from each section (i.e., A, B, or C within Group I and within Group II).
Minor
Minimum of 18 hours from area other than kinesiology, 6 of which must be advanced.
Required courses, 35 hours
Admission to Teacher Education (2.75 GPA);
- Junior standing (minimum of 60 earned hours)
- 2.75 overall GPA and 2.75 UNT GPA
- Acceptable scores on SAT, ACT, Praxis Core: Academic Skills for Educators
- Approved online interview questionnaire
- An official degree audit with certification
- A signed application for admission to Teacher Education
Contact the College of Education Student Advising Office, 940-565-2736; Matthews Hall, Room 105; or go to www.unt.edu/sao for additional information.
Other required track courses
Track specific electives, 3 hours
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Education.
Other requirements
- A minimum grade of C is required in each course in the major; a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, a 2.0 in UNT courses, and overall is required for graduation. (Overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT.)
- 12 hours of KINE must be taken at UNT.
- 36 hours must be advanced; 24 of which must be taken at UNT.
- 6 hours minimum of minor must be advanced.
Total number of hours may be reduced if student follows recommendations for courses listed university core. (Consult the Student Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105, for details.)
Students are encouraged to see their academic or faculty advisor each term/semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.
Teacher education
Admission to teacher education
- Junior standing (minimum of 60 earned hours)
- A 2.75 overall GPA and a 2.75 UNT GPA
- Acceptable scores on SAT, ACT or Praxis Core: Academic Skills for Educators
- Approved online interview questionnaire
- An official degree audit with certification
- A signed Application for Admission to Teacher Education
Contact the College of Education Student Advising Office, 940-565-2736; Matthews Hall, Room 105; or go to www.unt.edu/sao for additional information.
Completion
To receive final approval for teacher certification:
- Completion of all requirements of an approved 127-hour degree plan.
- Grades of C or better for each kinesiology and each PHED course.
- Minimum 2.75 GPA in each of the following areas: each teaching field, all education courses, all UNT work, overall.
- Successful completion of student teaching (see Eligibility for teacher certification requirements listed under the Department of Teacher Education and Administration in this catalog for details).
- Successful scores on appropriate sections of the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES).
Students should visit the Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105, for additional information regarding degree audits. Questions about student teaching should be addressed to the Clinical Practice Office in Matthews Hall, Room 207. Questions regarding the TExES exam should be addressed to the TExES Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 103 (940-369-8601).
Students are encouraged to see their academic or faculty advisor each term/semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.
Additional information
Prior to completion of the semester of admission to teacher education, students must purchase TK20.
Once admitted the student will take the following teaching courses:
Additional requirements:
Prior to student teaching, students must provide verification of current certifications in First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens training. The certifications must be maintained through the duration of student teaching.
Student teaching (KINE 4102 and KINE 4104 ).
The student may not receive credit for education courses until after admission to teacher education.
KINE 4102 will serve as a capstone for all-level teacher certification students.
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Complete online admission interview, if successful the student must apply for admission this semester or complete an interview again the next semester |
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KINE 4100 |
Complete admission application to teacher education once the student has a successful interview |
Back-up application for admission to teacher education |
Apply for Early Field Experience |
Early Field Experience |
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