Core Requirements

Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Coursework

Total Semester Hours: 46

• BIO 2005G - Human Biology. Credits: 4
• KSR 1500 - Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation as a Profession. Credits: 1

• (see footnote*)

• KSR 2000 - Technique and Practice of Teaching Physical Education. Credits: 1
• KSR 2400 - Introduction to Elementary School Physical Education. Credits: 2
• KSR 2440 - Structural Kinesiology. Credits: 3
• KSR 2450 - Adapted Physical Education. Credits: 3
• KSR 2850 - Fitness for Life. Credits: 3
• KSR 2860 - Teaching Health-Related Fitness. Credits: 2
• KSR 3400 - Secondary Physical Education Methods. Credits: 4
• KSR 3401 - Elementary Physical Education Methods. Credits: 4
• KSR 4320 - Organization, Administration, and Curriculum in Physical Education. Credits: 3
• KSR 3340(4340) - Principles of Exercise Physiology. Credits: 3
• KSR 4470 - Assessment in K-12 Physical Education. Credits: 3

Required Technique and Theory Courses (8 credits):

• KSR 2101 - Technique and Theory of Badminton, Tennis and Pickleball. Credits: 2
• KSR 2102 - Technique and Theory of Golf, Bowling, and Disc Golf. Credits: 2
• KSR 2360 - Technique and Theory of Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and Lacrosse. Credits: 2
• KSR 2220 - Technique and Theory of Dance. Credits: 2

2 Semester Hours from Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Coaching Courses

Required Education Courses for Teacher Licensure: 29 hours

All teacher licensure candidates must complete a U.S. Constitution course (PLS 1153G or HIS 3600G).

• EDF 2555G - Education in a Diverse Society: The Multilingual/Multicultural Classroom. Credits: 3

• (May also be used to satisfy General Education (Social and Behavioral Sciences) and Diversity requirement.)

• EDF 4550 - Critical Focus on Education. Credits: 3
• EDP 2330 - Educational Psychology/Foundations for Teachers. Credits: 3
• SED 3330 - Instructional Tasks in the Secondary School. Credits: 4
• SED 4330 - Literacy, Assessment, and Differentiation in Secondary Schools. Credits: 3
• STG 4000 - Multicultural/Disabilities Practicum. Credits: 1
• STG 4001 - Student Teaching. Credits: 6 to 16

• (Register for 12 semester hours)

Footnotes:

* Transfer student with an equivalent course or >60 hours of college credit are exempt from KSR 1500. 

NOTE: Minor in Teacher Licensure strongly recommended. Minor courses can be substituted for electives.

Students must complete all the professional coursework under the Secondary Education Professional Education Course Sequence.

Selection to Teacher Education programs should occur following the freshman year but no later than the end of the sophomore year (for transfer students this should occur no later than the end of their first semester at EIU). 

University Approval to Take Teacher Education Courses should occur at the end of the first semester junior year with Formal University Admission to Teacher Education occurring at the end of the junior year. See the Teacher Licensure Program section of this catalog for more information.

Departmental Approval to Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation must take place after formal admission and acceptance to teacher education. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all courses used toward their degree in order to apply for formal admission to the Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Department and continue in the program.

Departmental Approval to Student Teach must be granted prior to Student Teaching. Students must pass the Illinois Licensure Content Area test for their major prior to student teaching.

Students must pass the edTPA (teacher performance assessment) before they can receive a teaching license in Illinois or any other state. Students will make their edTPA submission during student teaching.

See catalog for information regarding university approval to take teacher education courses.

(Major GPA based on all Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation courses taken at EIU.)