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Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and grades translated in English. (“Official” means that you must request your school to send transcripts directly to the UT admissions office. If that is impossible, send copies that have been certified by your school as “true copies” of the originals after they are copied. An official at your school should sign the document as “true copy of original.”)
Essay written in English.
A recommendation written by a counselor, teacher or headmaster.
TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 550 or 213 (computer based) or 79 (Internet based) exam.
IELTS: International English Language Testing System – minimum grade of 6.5.
DuoLingo: minimum acceptable score is 105. The Duolingo English test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken online via a computer with a webcam and microphone. The test includes a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample which are shared with The University of Tampa when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.
Successful completion of the English 112 certificate offered by ELS Language Centers accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an administrator and a 500-word English writing sample.
The following documents should be submitted:
Completed application
Official high school or secondary school transcript or GED results (plus official transcripts from all university or dual enrollment courses completed, if applicable)
$40 nonrefundable application fee
SAT and/or ACT scores (Have questions about the new SAT? See SAT FAQ.)*
Guidance counselor or teacher recommendation (not required if you already graduated from high school and have completed some college credits)
Essay (not required if you have already graduated from high school and completed some college credits)
The B.S. in Physical Education (K-12) program provides students with the academic knowledge, learning strategies and teaching approaches needed to be successful physical education or health teachers. Physical education candidates will gain certification to teach physical education classes, grades Kindergarten through 12. Students are also required be certified in First Aid and CPR with AED.
For more information on classes and the physical education (K-12) program, check out our Physical Education Quick Help Guide.
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Physical Education K-12 Teaching
This is a comprehensive program of study that will prepare the future educator for effective physical education teaching in the K-12 school setting. Successful completion of the program of study satisfies the requirement for a teaching certificate in K-12 teaching within the state of Florida. Upon graduation, students earn a B.S. in Physical Education, K-12. The degree program includes general curriculum, a full array of exercise science and sport study courses, and professional education courses that provide an in-depth study of pedagogical styles, learning theories and teaching approaches at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
The program incorporates various internship experiences throughout the four-year plan of study. The curriculum provides a broad range of physical education content in order to fully prepare future teachers to educate and instruct young people in areas of fitness, health, and skill development for lifetime physical activities and sports.
See the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education for details about admission requirements to the teacher education program and the Education course sequence.
General Curriculum Distribution
The General Curriculum Distribution requirements are contained in the Baccalaureate Experience section of the UT Academic Experience chapter of this catalog.
Requirements include the following exercise science and education courses to qualify for teaching certification in Physical Education, K-12. Please note that students in Physical Education, K-12 must be certified in First Aid and CPR with AED prior to engaging in their final practicum class. Students may meet this requirement by enrolling in ESC 150. Alternatives to course enrollment may be available to demonstrate compliance with requirements and should be discussed with an advisor in the Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
Degree Requirements
Exercise science and sport studies courses:
Biokinetics and Conditioning, 2
Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED
Swimming
Methods of Teaching Tennis
Lifetime Sports
Dance/Rhythmics
Human Development and Motor Learning
Applied Kinesiology
Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries
Principles of Exercise Leadership
Physical Education and Fitness for Special Populations
Tests and Measurement
Physiology of Exercise
Personal and Family Health
One of the following:
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Functional Anatomy
Two of the following:
Coaching and Teaching of Football and Wrestling
Coaching and Teaching of Baseball, Basketball and Softball
Coaching and Teaching of Volleyball and Track and Field
Coaching and Teaching of Soccer and Field Hockey
Professional education courses:
Foundations of American Education
Philosophy of Education and Teacher Learner Relationships
Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Areas (ESOL-infused course)
Diversity and Ethics (ESOL-infused course)
Teaching Physical Education and Health in the Elementary School
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages I-Secondary (TESOL I)
Elementary Physical Education Curriculum and Practicum
Final Internship Seminar IV
Final Internship Practicum IV
Teaching Middle School and Secondary Physical Education
Comprehensive Subject Area Competency and Skills (SACS)
Total Credit Hours: 85
Biokinetics and Conditioning
Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED
Swimming
Methods of Teaching Tennis
Lifetime Sports
Dance/Rhythmics
Human Development and Motor Learning
Applied Kinesiology
Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries
Principles of Exercise Leadership
Physical Education and Fitness for Special Populations
Tests and Measurement
Physiology of Exercise
Personal and Family Health
Student Health Fee: 450 $ per year
