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    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Kinesiology, BS (All-level Teacher Certification)


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A Bachelor of Science with a major in kinesiology shows that you are committed to best practices within the field of human movement and wellness. You will also graduate prepared to take the examination for all-level physical education certification. This track requires admission to the Teacher Education program.


Degree requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science with a major in kinesiology (teacher certification).

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours (127 semester hours for those seeking all-level teacher certification), of which 36 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


Physical performance courses, 3 hours


Students must complete a total of 3 courses. (Students are encouraged to select courses that will expand their competence in a variety of physical activities.)

  1. At least one course from Group I
  2. At least one course from Group II
  3. One of the courses must be at the intermediate or advanced level.
  4. Only one course can come from each section (i.e., A, B, or C within Group I and within Group II).

Group II


Minor


Minimum of 18 hours from area other than kinesiology, 6 of which must be advanced.

Required courses, 35 hours


Admission to Teacher Education (2.75 GPA);

  • Junior standing (minimum of 60 earned hours)
  • 2.75 overall GPA and 2.75 UNT GPA
  • Acceptable scores on SAT, ACT, Praxis Core: Academic Skills for Educators
  • 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.

Track specific electives, 3 hours


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


  • A minimum grade of C is required in each course in the major; a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, a 2.0 in UNT courses, and overall is required for graduation. (Overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT.)
  • 12 hours of KINE must be taken at UNT.
  • 36 hours must be advanced; 24 of which must be taken at UNT.
  • 6 hours minimum of minor must be advanced.

Total number of hours may be reduced if student follows recommendations for courses listed university core. (Consult the Student Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105, for details.)

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

All kinesiology majors


A minimum grade of C is required in MATH 1680 , BIOL 2301 /BIOL 2311  and BIOL 2302 /BIOL 2312 . A 3.0 GPA is required in PHED 1000 , KINE 2030  and KINE 2050  prior to a kinesiology major being allowed to take any KINE 3000- or 4000-level theory core courses.

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 SAT, ACT or Praxis Core: Academic Skills for Educators
  • 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:

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.

Spring Fall Spring Fall
Complete online admission interview, if successful the student must apply for admission this semester or complete an interview again the next semester     KINE 4100
Complete admission application to teacher education once the student has a successful interview Back-up application for admission to teacher education Apply for Early Field Experience Early Field Experience

 

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