2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2021-2022 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


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).

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:

  • Minimum GPA of 2.3 in the following courses:

  • Credits: 3
  • Credits: 3
  • OR   Credits: 3
  • Credits: 4
  • Credits: 4
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    Additional Requirements (all Movement Science/Athletic Training majors):

    • Personal Statement
    • Resume
    • First Aid/CPR Certification
    • Membership in a professional organization
    • Earn a minimum of 15 Professional Development Points
    • Two (2) Faculty Recommendations
    • Two (2) examples of best work

    Additional Requirements (specific to Physical Education concentration):

    • Students must show proof of registration and/or scores for the Communcation (reading) and Literacy (writing) portion of the MTEL tests.
    • Keep a monthly fitness log using a logging system approved by the Coordinator of the Physical Education program.
    • Keep a record of competencies met for NASPE standards.

    Student progress towards meeting Advanced Standing in Teacher Education is monitored at the end of the sophomore year (57 credits). All students must meet the requirements for Advanced Standing to achieve teacher cadidacy. Please see section on Licensure for Teaching under Academic Policies .

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:

  1. A 2.7 average in English Composition I and II.
  2. A 2.8 overall GPA (including transfer work).
  3. A 3.0 GPA is required in pedagogical coursework specific to your licensure program.
  4. MSSLS advanced standing status and a minimum grade of 2.7 in MOVP 0314  .
  5. A passing grade on all required Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure.
  6. Keep a record of competencies met for NASPE standards.
  7. Show evidence of meeting 3 our of the 5 components of fitness as defined by FITNESSGRAM.
  8. Must meet the competencies defined in all skill testing.
  9. Students must keep a monthly fitness log using a logging system approved by the Physical Education Program Coordinator.

 

 

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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