Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 120 semester hours (124 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.

Kinesiology theory core, 15 hours

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

• KINE 2010 - Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
• KINE 3050 - Biomechanics
• KINE 3090 - Motor Behavior
• KINE 4000 - Psychology of Sport
• KINE 4050 - Quantitative Analysis in Kinesiology  (major capstone course)

Minor, 18 hours

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

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
• 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 coe.unt.edu/student-advising for additional information.

Required Courses, 35 hours:

• KINE 3020 - Movement for Individuals with Disabilities
• KINE 3500 - Motor Development

• Once admitted to Teacher Education (2.75 GPA):

• EDCI 3830 - Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation
• EDCI 4060 - Content Area Reading
• EDCI 4070 - Teaching Diverse Populations
• HDFS 3423 - Family, School and Community
• 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 Methods in Kinesiology (Sport Pedagogy)
• KINE 4101 - Early Field Experience Kinesiology Certification

• After all other courses are completed:

• KINE 4102 - Student Teaching in Physical Education, Grades EC–5
• KINE 4104 - Student Teaching in Physical Education, Grades 6–12

Additional program requirements

• A minimum grade of C is required in each course in the major; a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, 2.0 in UNT courses, and overall is required for graduation. (Overall GPA includes all coursework 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.

The total number of hours may be reduced if the student follows recommendations for courses listed in the university core. (Consult the Student Advising Office).

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

Teacher education

​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.

Completion

To receive final approval for teacher certification:

• Completion of all requirements of an approved 122-hour degree plan.
• Grades of C or better for each kinesiology 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 their academic advisor in PEB 220 for additional information regarding degree audits. Questions about early field experience or 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.