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 majors in the department of Movement Science, Sports and Leisure Studies must complete the twenty-nine (29) 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

MOVP 0100 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: 3
MOVP 0105 - Foundations of Movement Science I Credits: 3
MOVP 0106 - Foundations of Movement Science II Credits: 3
BIOL 0237 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOL 0239 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
MOVP 0202 - Introduction to Motor Learning Credits: 3
MOVP 0203 - Motor Development and Behavior Credits: 3
MOVP 0204 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
MOVP 0205 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3

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.

Required Course List:

MOVP 0103 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education Credits: 1
MOVP 0260 - Analysis of Teaching Selected Physical Education Skills/Elementary Credits: 4 or
MOVP 0261 - Analysis of Teaching Selected Physical Education Skills/Secondary Credits: 4
MOVP 0262 - Analysis of Teaching Selected Physical Education Skills II Credits: 2
MOVP 0302 - Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education Credits: 3
MOVP 0311 - Adaptive Physical Education Credits: 3
MOVP 0313 - Physical Education Teaching Methodology: Elementary Credits: 3 (MOVP 0314 )
MOVP 0316 - Curriculum Planning & Implementation Credits: 2
MOVP 0348 - Practicum I in Physical Education: Elementary Credits: 6 (MOVP 0350 ) *
MOVP 0349 - Practicum II in Physical Education: Elementary Credits: 6 (MOVP 0352 ) *
MOVP 0355 - Practicum Seminar: Physical Education Credits: 3 *
EDUC 0380 - Multicultural Education Credits: 3

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:

A 2.7 average in English Composition I and II
A 2.8 overall GPA (including transfer work)
MSSLS advanced standing status and a minimum grade of 2.7 in MOVP 0313 or MOVP 0314
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.

Minimum GPA of 2.3 in the following courses:
MOVP 0100 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: 3
MOVP 0105 - Foundations of Movement Science I Credits: 3
MOVP 0106 - Foundations of Movement Science II Credits: 3
MOVP 0202 - Introduction to Motor Learning Credits: 3 or
MOVP 0203 - Motor Development and Behavior
Credits: 3
BIOL 0237 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOL 0239 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
Additional Requirements:
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- First Aid / CPR Certification
- Membership in a professional organization
- Earn a minimum of 15 Professional Development Points
- Faculty Recommendations
- As part of Teacher Preparation – Intermediate Standing requirements, students must have registered/completed MTEL: Communication and Literacy Test.
- Two examples of best work

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)
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 .