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Apr 18, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Movement Science, Teacher of Physical Education (Elementary or Secondary) Concentration, B.S.
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Teacher of Physical Education (Elementary or Secondary) Concentration
Requirements for the Movement Science Major - 27 Credits
All majors in the department of Movement Science, Sports and Leisure Studies must complete the twenty-seven (27) credits of courses specified below. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the Major Core Classes is required to be eligible to graduate with a degree from the department.
Major Core Classes
Scientific Foundations (21 credits) - MOVP 0100 - Science of Physical Activity and Health Credits: 3
- MOVP 0194 - Musculoskeletal Structure and Function Credits: 3
- MOVP 0202 - Introduction to Motor Learning Credits: 3
** course is required for PE, AT, EXS or can be substituted with MOVP 0203 Motor Development and Behavior for Sports Medicine majors. - MOVP 0204 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
- MOVP 0205 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
- MOVP 0212 - Concepts of Nutrition Credits: 3
- MOVP 0215 - Sports and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
From below, select the courses required by your concentration
Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits; Concentration specific required selection) - MOVP 0266 - Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice Credits: 3 (Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, and Adventure Education concentrations)
- MOVP 0302 - Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education Credits: 3 (Physical Education)
- MOVP 0337 - Athletic Training Research and Clinical Decision Making Credits: 3 (Athletic Training)
Cultural Competence (select 3 credits; Concentration Specific Required Selection) - EGST 0260 - Introduction to Medical Anthropology Credits: 3 [Note: pre-req EGST 0101/0102] (Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Adventure Education)
- MOVP 0325 - Women and Sport Credits: 3 (Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Adventure Education)
- EDUC 0380 - Critical Multicultural Education Credits: 3 (Physical Education)
Note:
In order to progress through the major, students must meet the academic and professional development criteria necessary to earn intermediate and advanced standing in the department as outlined in the Professional Development section below.
Select two of the following Activity courses:
Professional Development Procedures
In order to progress through the Movement Science and Athletic Training majors, students must meet the academic and professional development criteria necessary to earn intermediate and advanced standing in the department.
Intermediate Standing
Requirements for Intermediate Standing to progress through the Movement Science and Athletic Training majors are that the student maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, which must include the following 2 courses:
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing is required for those completing an internship, ATEP clinical experience, or student teaching practicum. The requirements are as follows:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major core area (29 credits)
- Minimum GPA of 2.7 in the courses in the concentration (Placement in the Teaching Practicum requires a 2.8)
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.8
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- First Aid / CPR Certification
- Membership in a professional organization
- Earn a minimum of 15 Professional Development Points (in addition to those earned for Intermediate Standing)
- Three (3) Faculty Recommendations and two (2) additional recommendations from outside the department
- Five (5) samples of best written work
- Supervising Practitioner Recommendations
Additional information can be found in the MSSLS Department manual.
Note:
Students must satisfy the following requirements prior to practicum placement:
- A 2.7 average in English Composition I and II.
- A 2.8 overall GPA (including transfer work).
- A 3.0 GPA is required in pedagogical coursework specific to your licensure program.
- MSSLS advanced standing status and a minimum grade of 2.7 in MOVP 0314 .
- A passing grade on all required Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure.
- Keep a record of competencies met for NASPE standards.
- Show evidence of meeting 3 our of the 5 components of fitness as defined by FITNESSGRAM.
- Must meet the competencies defined in all skill testing.
- Students must keep a monthly fitness log using a logging system approved by the Physical Education Program Coordinator.
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