Physical Education Teacher Education, AS

Location(s): Cheyenne Campus

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The Physical Education Teacher Education program is intended for those students who are interested in a career in teaching physical education at the K- 12 level or higher.

Students complete coursework that provides a solid knowledge base of human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and health. All students must complete the general education core and the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) courses. Students should carefully study the specific requirements of the institutions to which they plan to transfer. Based on student transfer needs, course substitutions are possible; however, the degree requirements must be met. Please speak with a Student Success Coach and PETE faculty member to finalize your program of study.

Upon completion of all coursework, the student will earn an Associate of Science degree in Physical Education Teacher Education, and it is intended for transfer. The program offers a sound, research-based foundation and practical applications. Students must earn a Bachelor’s degree and complete their teacher certification in order to teach at the K-12 level. If a student is interested in teaching at the collegiate level, the student should plan on completing his/her Master’s Degree in Physical Education Pedagogy.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Exercise Science program website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Health Sciences & Wellness Pathway, they should be aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Describe the development of Physical Education as an academic discipline.
Demonstrate the competent performance of motor skills in a variety of physical activities across the lifespan.
Apply bioscience (anatomical, physiological) concepts to skilled movement and fitness.
Describe behavior modification methods that enhance health.
Design appropriate physical education learning activities based on the students, the learning environment, and the lesson objectives.

First Semester

Course Requirements

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 | CAC
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3 | CAC
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 | CAC
BIOL 1002 - Discovering Science Credits: 4 | CAC

Milestones

Completion of ENGL 1010 and MATH 1400 as prerequisites for other courses.
Students begin development of their professional portfolio during this semester and continue throughout the program.

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Semester

Course Requirements

HLED 1006 - Personal Health Credits: 3
HLED 1221 - Standard First Aid and CPR Credits: 2
KIN 1007 - Fitness Component: Cardiovascular Endurance Credits: 2
KIN 1100 - Kinesiology, the Science of Human Movement Credits: 3
KIN 2138 - Motor Development Credits: 3
PEPR 1470 - PETE Practicum I Credits: 1
PEPR 2050 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 2

Milestones

PETE students begin working with Home School PE students in a PE setting

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Third Semester

Choice Points

Begin working with the four-year university regarding transfer upon degree completion.

Course Requirements

KIN 1006 - Fitness Components: Muscular Endurance, Muscular Strength, & Flexibility Credits: 3
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PEPR 2110 - Foundations of Coaching Credits: 3
PEPR 2470 - PETE Practicum II Credits: 1
ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
Choose an approved U.S./Wyoming Constitution course Credits: 3 | CAC

Milestones

PETE students design and teach PE lessons to Home School students.
PETE students observe PETE professionals in the field.

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Fourth Semester

Course Requirements

PEPR 2100 - Theory of Coaching Credits: 3
PEPR 2475 - PETE Practicum III Credits: 1
PSYC 2210 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
ZOO 2025 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
Choose an approve Creative Expression course; THEA 1100 recommended Credits: 3 | CAC

Milestones

PETE students teach PE units to Home School students.
Completion of Drugs & Behavior is required for Health Certification.
Completion of the LCCC general education core and eligible for the Interstate Passport.
Completion of Exercise Science - Physical Education Teacher Education, AS.
Completion of Exercise Science - Coaching, CD.

Semester Total: 18 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 67 Credits

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program.

The AS Physical Education Teacher Education is intended for students who are wishing to transfer to a university and obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Education Teaching. Most of the potential careers listed below require a student to transfer and continue their education at the next level. Potential careers include physical education teacher education (PETE), coach, or recreation manager.

Additional information on careers in Physical Education Teacher Education is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

The Physical Education Teacher Education degree is well suited for transfer to a Bachelor degree program. LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.