Nov 29, 2024

2022-2023 Academic Catalog

2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, BS

This major is designed for students interested in teaching physical education in high school or middle school. The following course work satisfies San José State University’s requirements for a BS in Kinesiology. The BS- Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, offered by the Department of Kinesiology , is approved as subject matter preparation for a single subject credential by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Individuals who do not wish to complete one of the degree programs, or individuals seeking a single subject credential in subject areas not listed, must pass all portions of the appropriate Commission-approved subject matter examination(s).

Minimum grade point average (GPA) criteria may be required for verification of subject matter competency. Completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See “Teaching: How to Become a Teacher in California” (see Teaching) for information on application and admission to credential programs.

Note: Students who wish to complete or have completed another major should consult with a Department of Kinesiology advisor who specializes in teacher preparation to determine requirements for single subject matter competency certification in physical education.

Program Learning Outcomes

Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements	41
Major Preparation	18
Major Core Requirements	23
Concentration Requirements	38
Total	120

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

Major-Specific Graduation Requirements

Students in this major must complete all courses Required in the Major (All courses in Preparation, Core, Concentration/Specialization) with a “C- or better” to graduate. The following courses in Preparation of major must be passed with a “C or better”: KIN 100W .

Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization

The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization (APEAA) allows an educator to provide students with disabilities a specially designed physical education program as determined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Students in the Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching major take 5 of the 6 required APEAA courses; completing these courses will help students to efficiently obtain the APEAA upon completion of their single subject PE credential. If interested in obtaining the APEAA, students should contact the program co-coordinators Dr. Jihyun Lee and Dr. Erin Siebert.

University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Core Lower Division General Education (24 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 15 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details.

Upper Division General Education (9 units)

Of the 9 units required by the university, 0 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B /HUM 2A /HUM 2B ; 24 units) sequences satisfy the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Complete One US1: US History Course

AMS 10 - Stories that Make America 3 unit(s) (C2+US1)
HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s) (D+US1)

Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course

POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 16 - Power and Ideas in American Politics 3 unit(s) (C2+US23)

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course. The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is satisfied by a course in the major. A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirements.

Health and Human Sciences College International Experience (0-3 units)

To satisfy the College’s International Experience requirement, students participate in an international experience. Alternatives to the requirement must be approved by the dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences. Specific details can be found on the college’s website.

Major Preparation (18 units)

BIOL 65 - Human Anatomy 4 unit(s) (B2+B3) (BIOL 65O may also be used to meet this requirement. This course does not include a human cadaver lab.)
BIOL 66 - Human Physiology 5 unit(s) (B2+B3)
CHEM 30A - Introductory Chemistry 3 unit(s) (B1+B3)
KIN 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 3 unit(s) (Area B4)

Major Requirements (61 units)

Core Courses (23 units)

KIN 70 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 unit(s)
KIN 155 - Exercise Physiology 3 unit(s)
KIN 158 - Biomechanics 3 unit(s)
KIN 175 - Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology 3 unit(s)
KIN 185 - Senior Seminar 1 unit(s)

Physical Activity Courses:

Four activity courses from at least
four different movement areas
(In addition to university graduation requirement) 4 unit(s)

Complete one course:

KIN 160 - History of Sport and Physical Education 3 unit(s)
KIN 161 - Philosophical Perspectives of Sport 3 unit(s)
KIN 164 - Sociocultural Perspectives 3 unit(s)

Complete one course:

KIN 165 - Motor Development 3 unit(s)
KIN 166 - Motor Learning 3 unit(s)

Major Required Courses (38 units)

KIN 105 - Water Safety Instructor’s Course 2 unit(s) (Age requirement, minimum of 18 years)
KIN 107 - Adapted Aquatics 2 unit(s)
KIN 108 - Adapted Physical Activity for Young Adults with Disabilities 2 unit(s)
KIN 156 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity 3 unit(s)
KIN 159 - Sport and Adapted Activities 3 unit(s)
KIN 168 - Psychology of Coaching 3 unit(s)
KIN 170B - Field Experience-Teaching 1 unit(s) (Students will take KIN 170B multiple times for a total of 3 units)
KIN 172 - Elementary School Programs, K-6 3 unit(s) (spring only)
KIN 173 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education and Non-Traditional Sports 3 unit(s) (fall only)
KIN 174 - Assessment of Psychomotor Function 3 unit(s)
KIN 178 - Management Practices for Physical Education Teachers 3 unit(s) (fall only)
KIN 179 - Design and Assessment of Movement Experiences 3 unit(s) (spring only)
2 Additional Activity courses (by advisement) 2 unit(s)
(
Movement Areas for Activity Courses
)

Complete one course:

Complete the course not taken in Major Core Courses.

KIN 165 - Motor Development 3 unit(s)
KIN 166 - Motor Learning 3 unit(s)

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Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, BS

University Requirements

Core Lower Division General Education (24 units)

Upper Division General Education (9 units)

American Institutions (6 units)

African American Studies (6 units)

Asian American Studies (6 units)

Chicana and Chicano Studies (6 units)

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Complete One US1: US History Course

Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course

Physical Education (2 units)

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Health and Human Sciences College International Experience (0-3 units)

Major Preparation (18 units)

Major Requirements (61 units)

Core Courses (23 units)

Physical Activity Courses:

Complete one course:

Complete one course:

Major Required Courses (38 units)

Complete one course:

Total Units Required (120 units)