2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Health, Physical, and Secondary Education
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The primary goal of the Department of Health, Physical, and Secondary Education is to offer quality programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, and post-baccalaureate licensure in Middle Grades, Secondary, Health and Physical Education and Special Education, and a Minor in Health. In support of the mission of the university and the School of Education, the department is committed to preparing students as facilitators of learning with 21st century knowledge and skills to teach in middle grades education, secondary education, health and physical education, and special education.
Candidates for the initial teaching license (Bachelor of Science [B.S.] degree, non-degree Licensure Only programs, and Master of Arts in Teaching [M.A.T.] degree) will complete a series of evidence requirements to demonstrate their competence in North Carolina Professional Teaching, Graduate (if applicable) and National or Professional Standards and Indicators. These evidences must be completed during course work and field experiences (if required), and candidates must achieve a minimum rating of Proficient (score of 3.0) on each indicator on the scoring rubrics for course credit and recommendation for licensure. These evidences include: Unit Plan, Case Study, Content Project and Leadership and Collaboration Project. In addition, candidates who are required to student teach must also achieve a rating of Met on all parts of the final Certification of Teaching Capacity form.
Learning Outcomes
Secondary Education
- Teacher candidates will acquire and apply content knowledge to instruct 9-12 students based upon the NC Standard Course of Study, INTASC, and CAEP Standards.
- Teacher candidates will implement practices that reflect the cognitive, mental, and physical development of 9-12 students.
- Teacher candidates will design and incorporate technology to enhance instruction, learning, research, assessment, and data management.
- Teacher candidates will demonstrate leadership skills through the establishment of a safe, orderly, and positive environment.
- Teacher candidates will apply appropriate accommodations and modifications to support teaching strategies for diverse learners.
- Teacher candidates will integrate 21st century knowledge and skills in instruction.
- Teacher candidates will communicate effectively, analyze data, and be reflective practitioners.
Health/Physical Education
- Teacher candidates will know and apply discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts critical to the development of physically educated individuals based upon the NC Standard Course of Study, INTASC, and CAEP Standards.
- Teacher candidates will be physically educated individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate competent movement performance and health-enhancing fitness as delineated in SHAPE America’s K-12 Standards and the NC Standard Course of Study.
- Teacher candidates will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state, and national standards to address the diverse needs of all students.
- Teacher candidates will use effective communication and pedagogical skills and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Teacher candidates will utilize assessments and reflection to foster student learning and to inform instructional decisions.
- Teacher candidates will demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.
Health and Physical Education Non-Teaching Community Health Concentration
- Student will be able to assess the needs, resources, and capacity of the community.
- Student will be able to plan health and wellness programs and activities for the community.
- Student will be able to implement and manage community health and wellness programs and activities.
- Student will be able to evaluate community health and wellness programs and activities.
- Student will be able advocate for individual and community health and wellness resources and policies to promote good health and wellness.
Health and Physical Education Non-Teaching Sport Management Concentration
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management, marketing, public relations, financial, psycho-social, and legal concepts relevant to effective practice for those preparing for careers in the sport management field.
- Students will apply personal ethics and ethical theory to issues in the business aspect of sport.
- Students will display critical thinking skills related to effective decision-making in sport organizations.
- Students will explore the theoretical framework and concepts of issues relating to diversity in sport.
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills through the use of oral, written and interpersonal skills associated with current trends in sport management.
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Licensure Only Programs
Students interested in post-baccalaureate licensure only programs (including lateral entry licensure) in Middle Grades (6-9), Secondary (9-12), Health/ Physical Education, and Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12) should consult the Graduate Catalog and a program advisor.
Licensing Requirements
The following PRAXIS II Exams are required to receive a North Carolina Teaching License in the following areas: Health and Physical Education, Middle Grades Language Arts, Middle Grades Mathematics, Middle Grades Science and Middle Grades Social Studies.
Notes:
- In general, test codes that begin with “5” are delivered in computer format; codes that begin with “0” are delivered on paper.
- “CDT” refers to computer-delivered tests. “PDT” refers to paper-delivered tests.
Health and Physical Education
Middle School Education
ProgramsMajorMinorTeacher Licensure
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