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This concentration prepares men and women to teach physical education to young people in grades K through 12. Students in the teacher education program may earn a Bachelor of Science degree and a license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.  

To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a student must meet all minimum requirements for admission (see Education and Human Development section in the undergraduate catalog). Graduates obtain positions as teachers of physical education, coaches of athletic teams, and directors of intramural activities. 

Men and women who enter this program, while not expected to be superior performers in all physical education activities, are expected to develop considerable skills and teaching abilities in several areas. A 2.5 grade point average is required for graduation. 
Requirements are organized into three sections: 
  1. General Education Requirements
  2. Core Requirements
  3. Concentration Courses.
All course requirements for students in this program are outlined below.  Also, the following study options and minors are also outlined: 
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Majors are required to take the following courses and are advised to take them as part of their General Education requirements.  

50 Hours Total
Engl 101. Intro. to Expository Writing.
3
Engl 102. Reading, Writing, & Research Skills. 
3
Humanities or other English course (s) (6 hours). 6
Philosophy or Religion course.
3
COMM 114. Public Speaking.
3
Fine Arts courses (3  hours). 3 
International/cultural (3 hours). 3
BIOL 101. Principles of Biology I.
4
CHEM 101. General Chemistry.
4
STAT 205. Business Statistics. Or STAT 208. Statistics for the Social Sciences. Or STAT 211. Statistics for the Biological and Health Sciences. 
3
Other mathematics course (3 hr)
3
HLTH 200. Wellness Lifestyles. 
3
History Course (s) (3 - 6 hours).
3 - 6
Psychology courses totaling 3 - 6 hours (PSYC 121. Intro. to Psychology required). 
3 - 6
Courses from two of the following areas (6-12 hours): Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, Geography (not 100, 234, 235 or 303). 
6 - 12
25 HoursTotal
BIOL 322. Anatomy and Physiology (6). or BIOL 310 & 311 (8)
6 - 8
PHED 210. Introduction to Teaching Physical and Health Education.  2
RCPT 317. Adventure Programming.  2
PHED 391. Exercise Science Foundations.  4
PHED 395. Motor Behavior Foundations.  4
HLTH 320. Health  and Safety Foundations.  4
HLTH 465. Exercise, Performance and Nutrition. 
3
 
HLTH 423. School Health Instruction. 3 
3
PHED 200. Tennis/Gymnastics. 1 
1
PHED 265. Wellness and Safety Activities. 
1
PHED 294. Motor Development. 
3
PHED 295. Fitness and Sport Skill Evaluation. 
2
PHED 375. Materials and Methods in Physical Education. 
3
PHED 383. Games and Movement for Elementary Education. 
2
PHED 385. Physical Education for Exceptional Children. 
3
PHED 388. Coaching the Athlete. 
3
PHED 475. Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education. 
3
Three semester hours to be chosen from:  

PHED 231. Theory and Practice (T&P) of Soccer. 1  

PHED 234. T&P of Basketball. 1  

PHED 235. T&P of Volleyball. 1  

PHED 236. T&P of Track and Field. 1 
3
   
 
In addition to the Concentration Courses listed above, 18 additional hours of courses in the College of Education and Human Development are required for licensure to teach in the State of Virginia:  
EDUC 309. The school and the student. 

EDUC 420. Education in the United States. 

PHED/EDUC 453.  Student Teaching: Grades K - 12.  A student teaching experience in two clinical settings: one in an elementary school and the other in a middle school or a high school. 

Twenty­five hours of observation/participation are a prerequisite for admission to the Teacher  Education Program, and must be completed prior to registration for PHED 375. 
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Physical education majors concentrating in teaching can receive an endorsement to teach health by taking the following 15 hours of course work:  
 
HLTH 411. Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention. (3)  

HLTH 451. Drug Use and Abuse. (3)  

HLTH 452. Human Diseases. (3)  

HLTH 455. Family Life Education Teacher-Training. (3)  

HLTH 460. National / International Health. (3)  

Students should be aware of the large number of hours required to earn endorsement and should plan on it taking at least one additional semester. 
Driver's Education endorsement can be received upon completion of: 
 
 HLTH 410. Driver Education Theory (3) and  

HLTH 412. Driver Education - Driver Task Analysis (3)
(20 semester hours) Students may earn a minor in physical education by completing 20 semester hours in physical education classes; at least nine hours are required in theory (rather than in activity) classes. Students should consult with a physical education adviser in selecting classes.
(11 semester hours)

This option allows physical education majors and non­majors the opportunity to specialize in one area of sport. A statement of completion of the option is included in the student's file for prospective employers. Successful completion of this option enhances the employment chances of all teaching majors, not just those in physical education.   
 
Required Courses 

PHED 322. Introduction to Athletic Injuries. (3)  

PHED 388. Coaching the Athlete. (3)  

PHED 400. Coaching Practicum. (2)  

PHED ___. (Activity Class in the Chosen Sport). (1)  

Two semester hours to be chosen from:  

PHED 231. Theory and Practice (T&P) of Soccer. (1)  

PHED 200. Tennis/Gymnastics. (1)  

PHED 234. T&P of Basketball. (1)  

PHED 235. T&P of Volleyball. (1)  

PHED 236. T&P of Track and Field. (1) 
(10 semester hours)

The martial arts option is open to all Radford University students. Upon completion of the option students may receive a statement of completion in multi­cultural self defense.  Students with prior martial arts training may also qualify for Martial Arts rank including the level of black belt.   

Students who become certified instructors may seek full or part­time employment with recreation departments, health clubs, or school systems, as well as personal trainer or security/body guard positions.   

Students who have achieved Martial Arts rank, especially the level of black belt, are qualified to manage professional karate schools. Members of the Radford University martial arts program have appeared in major martial arts journals. Radford's instructor training program is certified by AIKIA and is recognized at the national level.  

 
Required Courses 10  

Ten semester hours to be chosen from among:  

 PHED 130. Karate. (1)  

 PHED 131. Kobudo. (1)  

 PHED 133. Kali. (1)  

 PHED 134. Kung Fu. (1)  

 PHED 135. Jeet Kune Do. (1)  

 PHED 136. Tae Kwon Do. (1)  

 PHED 137. Jiu Jitsu. (1)  

 PHED 330. Advanced Karate. (1)  

PHED 361. The Martial Arts. (3)  

PHED 362. Principles of Self Defense. (3)  

Semester hours earned in the martial arts option may be counted toward a physical education minor. Students may further enhance the option by completing the commercial fitness concentration. 
 
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