Physical Education

Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Physical Education

The BSEd program meets the requirements of the Education and Standards and Practices Board of North Dakota for a K-12 physical education teaching license.

Refer to Teacher Education Policies and Procedures of the catalog for details regarding Teacher Education at Minot State University. These pages explain the admission, retention, and exit requirements of the program.

General Education
General Education courses38-40
Concepts of Fitness & Wellness
Coursework not requiring admission to Teacher Education
ESR 226Methods of Teaching Group Exercise2
ESR 227Strength and Conditioning Programming Principles and Methods2
KIN 107Introduction to Physical Education2
KIN 120Strength Training1
KIN 126Group Exercise1
ATR 207Prevention & Care of Injuries2
KIN 215Methods of Teaching Sport Activities2
KIN 220Methods of Teaching Dance2
KIN 231Methods of Teaching Aquatics2
KIN 301Psychomotor Development2
KIN 310Organization & Administration of PE & Athletics2
KIN 334Nutrition for Physical Performance2
KIN 407Psychology of Physical Education & Athletes2
KIN 431Kinesiology3
KIN 433Physiology of Exercise3
KIN 441Evaluation of Psychomotor Performance3
KIN 442Adapted Physical Education2
SPED 110Introduction to Exceptional Children3
Professional Education Sequence (admission to teacher education not required)
ED 260Educational Psychology2
ED 260LClinical I0
ED 282Managing the Learning Environment2
ED 282LClinical II0.5
ED 284Teaching Diverse Learners2
ED 284LClinical III0.5
ED 320Curriculum, Planning & Assessment I2
ED 321LClinical IV0.5
ED 323LClinical V0.5
ED 324LFall Experience0
PSY 255Child & Adolescent Psychology3
SS 283Diversity in America3
ED 380Technology in Teaching2
Professional Education Sequence (admission to teacher education required)
ED 322Data Driven Integrated Instruction2
ED 484Student Teaching Seminar: K122
or ED 482 Student Teaching Seminar: Elementary
or ED 483 Student Teaching Seminar: Secondary
Department Specific Courses (admission to teacher education required)
ED 494Student Teaching K-1214
KIN 340Elementary Physical Education Methods & Activities3
KIN 341Practicum for Elementary Physical Education2
KIN 391Secondary Physical Education Methods and Practicum4
Electives
Elective Courses10
Total Hours131-133

Physical Education Minor

ESR 226Methods of Teaching Group Exercise2
KIN 107Introduction to Physical Education2
KIN 210First Aid & CPR1
KIN 215Methods of Teaching Sport Activities2
KIN 220Methods of Teaching Dance2
KIN 301Psychomotor Development2
KIN 334Nutrition for Physical Performance2
Select one of the following:3-4
Elementary Physical Education Methods & Activities
Secondary Physical Education Methods and Practicum
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Evaluation of Psychomotor Performance
Adapted Physical Education

NOTE: Physical Education minors must complete KIN 340 Elementary Physical Education Methods & Activities or KIN 391 Secondary Physical Education Methods and Practicum, whichever is commensurate with the licensing level of their major, and must earn a grade of C or better.

Coaching Minor

ATR 207Prevention & Care of Injuries2
ATR 208Taping and Bracing2
KIN 210First Aid & CPR2
KIN 226Methods of Teaching Group Exercise and Strength Training2
KIN 300Principles of Coaching Methods2
KIN 407Psychology of Physical Education & Athletes2
KIN 431Kinesiology3
KIN 433Physiology of Exercise3
KIN 496Coaching Activities Practicum2
Select two of the following:2
Varsity Football
Varsity Basketball
Varsity Track and Field
Varsity Tennis
Varsity Golf
Varsity Cross Country
Varsity Volleyball
Varsity Cheerleading
Varsity Softball
Varsity Baseball
Methods of Teaching Sport Activities
Total Hours22

Health Education Minor

Required Support Courses
PSY 111Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
Required Core
KIN 100Concepts of Fitness and Wellness2
BIOL 115Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology4
or BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I
HMS 203Health Care Through the Life Span3
KIN 334Nutrition for Physical Performance2-3
or HMS 240 Nutrition
SOC 420Drugs and Society3
or MHA 344 Dynamics of Addiction
HMS 151Stress Management2
Required Methods Course
KIN 362Principles and Methods of Teaching School Health3
or ED 451 Middle School Teaching Strategies
Electives (minimum 6 credits)6
Prevention and Care of Injuries
Medical Conditions
Health Risk Appraisal
Pathophysiology
Administration of School Health Programs
Vital Health Issues
Sociology of Health and Illness
Psychopharmacology
Self-Care for the Helping Professions
Interpersonal Skills
Culture and Sexuality
Physiology of Exercise
Additional Requirements
CPR and First Aid Certification
PRAXIS II: Health Education test #5551 required if teaching in schools

Driver and Traffic Safety Concentration

This program is the only Driver and Traffic Safety program in the state and is one of a very few in the region. Several states have indicated they would recognize this concentration in certifying teachers as driver education instructors. Requirements for this credential would be:

  1. A valid teaching license or eligibility for one.
  2. Completion of the following courses:
DTS 230Driver & Traffic Safety Education3
DTS 260Teenage Driving Behavior Problems2
DTS 350Advanced Driving3
DTS 450Organization & Administration of Safety Education2
Total Hours10

These courses meet the North Dakota ESPB requirements for a minor equivalency.