Secondary Education (Physical Education), BAE
Help ensure that future generations have the skills and knowledge to lead physically active and healthy lives. Coursework paired with internships and residencies will allow you to obtain teacher certification after graduation and start a career in a high-demand specialty in education.
Quick facts
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or MAT 142 College Mathematics
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation and professional licensure
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Students interested in teaching physical education should apply to the Physical Education BAE.
Degree description
The BAE program in secondary education with a concentration in physical education prepares students to successfully teach quality physical education programs to learners in preK-12.
The curriculum directly aligns with national beginning teacher standards of The Society of Health and Physical Education Teachers of America (SHAPE America). Students take foundational coursework in the areas of growth and motor development, movement activities and lifelong physical fitness. The coursework covers elementary, secondary and adaptive physical education methods, including topics such as instructional design, lesson planning and modifications and accommodations for preK-12 learners. Students will build skills in cultivating a positive and productive learning environment, assessing, monitoring and reporting progress, as well as conducting themselves as responsible and ethical professionals.
Extensive professional experiences are built into this program to prepare candidates to enter the teaching profession after graduation. Students complete internships prior to a full-time teaching residency that takes place senior year. Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has developed a team-based approach to teacher-preparation, allowing students to participate in internships and residencies with a team of peers while receiving guidance and support from faculty members and highly qualified certified teachers. Team-based professional experiences are designed to prepare students to work with mutually supportive colleagues to address the academic and social-emotional needs of learners.
Graduates earn an institutional recommendation from ASU for Arizona teacher certification in Secondary Education, and an endorsement in physical education, preK-12, from the Arizona Department of Education. To be eligible for secondary certification in Arizona, students must receive a passing score on the professional knowledge exam offered through the National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments.
Courses
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Students are admitted to the preprofessional status and must complete additional requirements for entrance to the professional status. Students should see the department website for more information.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
As health and wellness become a priority in society, future physical education teachers can enhance their degree by seeing how nutrition and exercise are experienced in different cultures around the world. Students can complete an internship overseas, study abroad for a summer, or spend academic breaks on a program in another country. Students should visit the Global Education website to explore programs.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Graduates of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College are highly sought out teachers in public, charter and private education institutions. Many graduates with degrees in physical education also work as coaches, fitness instructors or with organizations dedicated to improving health and wellness.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Division for Advancing Educator Preparation
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SANCA 331
ASUeducation@asu.edu
480-965-9995
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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Accelerated master's
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Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
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