Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 120 semester hours (127 semester hours for those seeking all-level teacher certification), of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Education  requirements.

Major requirements

All kinesiology majors

All kinesiology majors must take the following courses. Some are prerequisites for courses in the kinesiology core.

• BIOL 2301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
• BIOL 2302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIOL 2312 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
• MATH 1680 - Elementary Probability and Statistics
• PHED 1000 - Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness

Theory core, 24 hours

All kinesiology majors take the following courses and must meet all prerequisites.

• KINE 2030 - Introduction to Kinesiology
• KINE 2050 - Sociology of Sport
• KINE 3020 - Movement for Special Populations
• KINE 3050 - Biomechanics
• KINE 3080 - Physiological Bases of Exercise and Sport
• KINE 3090 - Motor Behavior
• KINE 4000 - Psychology of Sport
• KINE 4050 - Quantitative Analysis in Kinesiology

Capstone, 3 hours

• RECR 4150 - Professional Development and Capstone Experience in Leisure, Sport and Wellness Related Professions (may be used to satisfy the Capstone requirement of the University Core Curriculum)

Physical performance courses, 5 hours

Students must choose two different sport activities selected from Group 1 (A–D), select one sport activity from Group 1 (E), and select two sport activities from Group 2 (A–C). At least one activity from Group 1 or Group 2 must be at the intermediate or advanced level.

Group II

Other kinesiology requirements, 12 hours

• KINE 3500 - Motor Development
• KINE 3550 - Pedagogical Skills, Strategies and Management in Physical Education and Movement for Children
• KINE 3560 - Pedagogical Skills, Strategies and Management in Secondary Physical Education

Other course requirements

For all-level teacher certification:

• EDSE 4060 - Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools
• LTEC 1100 - Computer Applications

Minor

Minimum of 18 hours, 6 of which must be advanced.

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Education.

Other requirements

• 12 hours of KINE must be taken at UNT.
• 42 hours must be advanced, 24 of which must be taken at UNT.
• 6 hours minimum of the minor must be advanced.

Following recommendations for courses listed in the University Core Curriculum may be necessary to avoid taking excess hours. Consult the Student Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105, for details.

Teacher education

Admission to teacher education

• Junior standing (minimum of 60 earned hours)
• A 2.75 overall GPA and a 2.75 UNT GPA
• Acceptable scores on the THEA (240 reading, 230 math, and 220 writing) or exemptions based on SAT, ACT or TAKS/TAAS or STAR scores
• Approved online interview questionnaire
• An official degree audit with certification
• A signed Application for Admission to Teacher Education

Contact the College of Education Student Advising Office, 940-565-2736; Matthews Hall, Room 105; or go to www.unt.edu/sao for additional information.

Completion

To receive final approval for teacher certification:

• Completion of all requirements of an approved 127-hour degree plan.
• Grades of C or better for each kinesiology and each PHED course.
• Minimum 2.75 GPA in each of the following areas: each teaching field, all education courses, all UNT work, overall.
• Successful completion of student teaching (see Eligibility for teacher certification requirements listed under the Department of Teacher Education and Administration in this catalog for details).
• Successful scores on appropriate sections of the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES).

Students should visit the Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105, for additional information regarding degree audits. Questions about student teaching should be addressed to the Clinical Practice Office in Matthews Hall, Room 207. Questions regarding the TExES exam should be addressed to the TExES Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 103 (940-369-8601).

Students are encouraged to see their academic or faculty advisor each term/semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.

Additional information

Prior to completion of the semester of admission to teacher education, students must purchase TK20.

Once admitted the student will take the following teaching courses:

• DFST 3123 - Child Development 
• EDSE 3830 - Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation 
• EDSE 4060 - Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools 
• EDSE 4070 - Teaching Diverse Populations 
• KINE 3500 - Motor Development 
• KINE 3550 - Pedagogical Skills, Strategies and Management in Physical Education and Movement for Children
   
• KINE 3560 - Pedagogical Skills, Strategies and Management in Secondary Physical Education
   
• KINE 4100 - Curriculum and Student Learning in Physical Education
    (offered in the fall only, Early Field Experience [EFE] is part of this course)
• Early Field Experience (must apply for EFE the spring before taking EFE and KINE 4100 )

Additional requirements:

Prior to student teaching, students must provide verification of current certifications in First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens training. The certifications must be maintained through the duration of student teaching.

Student teaching (KINE 4102  and KINE 4104 ).

The student may not receive credit for education courses until after admission to teacher education.

KINE 4102  will serve as a capstone for all-level teacher certification students.