This major is designed for students interested in teaching physical education in high school or middle school. The BS Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, offered by the , is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved subject matter preparation program (SMPP) to attain subject matter competency (SMC). SMC is needed for entry into a physical education single subject credential program. To attain SMC, individuals who do not wish to complete this degree program must pass all portions of the appropriate Commission-approved subject matter examination(s) or meet requirements through a combination of coursework and exams after completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) criteria and grades above a C- may be required for verification of subject matter competency. Completion of this degree program will not guarantee admission to SJSU’s credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See “” 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.
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”: .
Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization
The (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.
