2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog/Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 18, 2025  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog/Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Movement Science, Teacher of Physical Education (Elementary or Secondary) Concentration, B.S.

Teacher of Physical Education (Elementary or Secondary) Concentration

The Westfield State University program for licensure for teachers of Physical Education has received “national recognition” from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Requirements for the Movement Science Major - 29 Credits

All Movement Science Majors must complete the twenty-nine (29) credits of courses specified below and one concentration offered by the department. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the Major Core Classes is required to be eligible to graduate with a degree in Movement Science.

Major Core Classes

Note:

In order to progress through the Movement Science 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.

Required Course List:

 

Note:

* Students may substitute 6 credits of upper-level courses in the major for the practica and practicum seminar.

Students must satisfy the following requirements prior to practicum placement:

  1. A 2.7 average in English Composition I and II
  2. A 2.8 overall GPA (including transfer work)
  3. MSSLS advanced standing status and a minimum grade of 2.7 in MOVP 0313  or MOVP 0314 
  4. A passing grade on all required Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure.

Student progress toward meeting Advanced Standing in Teacher Education is monitored at the end of the sophomore year (57 credits). Please see section on Licensure for Teacher Education  . Student teacher placements are limited to within a 30-mile radius of the campus.

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:

Adanced 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)
  • Faculty Recommendations
  • Supervising Practitioner Recommendations

Additional information can be found in the MSSLS Department manual.

Additional Graduation Requirements

All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements  and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core  .

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