Course variations

Course summary

The intent of the teacher education licensure program ensures that beginning physical education teachers are equipped with a multifaceted understanding that contributes to teaching, enabling them to know and organize their subject matter meaningfully, while learning forms of practice that can be employed by those who contribute and value the development of students. Students will be prepared as candidates for North Carolina K-12 licensure. In addition to the core curriculum, the student will complete 40 credit hours, including skill acquisition, physical education methods, and professional education classes.

Program modules

The modules include Contemporary Health Issues, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab, Foundations of Physical Education, Sports and Fitness, Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning, Lifespan Motor Development, Issues and Management of Sports and Physical Education, Exercise Leadership, Assessment in Physical Education, Sport and Fitness, Motor Learning and Skill Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology Lab, Senior Seminar.

Entry requirement for international students

In the admissions process, consideration is given to the school record, including courses taken, grades obtained, and class rank; proficiency in the English language, as measured by the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL); and recommendation from school officials and other references. An international student who is admitted will also be required to give proof of financial responsibility for her education and to submit a complete health form. Each enrolling student must also have adequate medical insurance.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Meredith College

Department name

Department of Health, Exercise and Sports Science