B.A.Ed. in Health and Physical Education (BAED)
Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed.) in health and physical education prepares candidates for careers as licensed physical education teachers with an endorsement in comprehensive school health for children and youth in public and private schools (kindergarten through grade 12).
The curriculum will focus on preparing educators who have a solid foundation in health and physical education both in and outside of the classroom.
Candidates will participate in fundamental fieldwork in both health and physical education, enabling them to have essential interaction with public school children in a variety of grades and settings.
(See an adviser for more information.)
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 123
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to
- change or withdraw courses;
- change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
- change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses: | 3 | |
| Freshman Honors I | ||
| Introduction to College Writing | ||
| First-Year Writing I | ||
| Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses: | 3 | |
| First Year Seminar | ||
| First-Year Writing II | ||
| Freshman Honors II | ||
| Select six hours of history courses | 6 | |
| Select three hours of MATH 1210+ 1 | 3 | |
| Select three-four hour course with laboratory in physics, astronomy, or physical science II | 3 | |
| Select a physical science lab to accompany physical science course | 1 | |
| Select a biological science course with an accompanying lab | 3 | |
| Select a biological science lab to accompany biological science course | 1 | |
| Select a three-four hours course in geology, chemistry, or physical science I | 3-4 | |
| Select six hours of literature 2000+ | 6 | |
| Select three hours in the fine or performing arts | 3 | |
The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 35-36 | |
- 1
Does not include MATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I or MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II.
General Education II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select an additional three-hour course in mathematics or science | 3 | |
| BISC 2060 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BISC 2070 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| EDWP 3400 | Music and Movement in Elementary | 3 |
| Select three 1-hour EL activity course with a passing grade | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PBHL 1910 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| PBHL 2030 | First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| EDWP 2400 | Introduction to Health and Physical Educ | 3 |
| EDWP 2410 | Movement Fundamentals/Applied Motor Lear | 3 |
| NAHM 3110 | Nutrition | 3 |
| EDWP 3440 | Physical Literacy: Lifetime Fitness, Exe | 3 |
| EDWP 3450 | Ed Dance, Gymnastics, & Mindful Movement | 3 |
| EXSC 3460 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| or EXSC 3470 | Kinesiology Lab | |
| EDCI 3520 | Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner | 2-3 |
| EDSP 3080 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDSP 3270 | Classroom Mgt & Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| EDWP 3460 | Teaching Fitness, Outdoor & Adventure Ed | 3 |
| EXSC 3480 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| or EXSC 3490 | Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | |
| EDWP 3470 | Inclusive Physical Education | 3 |
| EDWP 4400 | Elementary Physical Education Methods | 3 |
| EDWP 4410 | Secondary Physical Education Methods | 3 |
| EDWP 4420 | Coordinated Health and PE Programs CSPAP | 3 |
| EDWP 4440 | Senior Practicum | 3 |
| EDWP 4450 | Assessment & Evaluation in Health and PE | 3 |
| EDWP 4460 | Student Teaching:Ele and Sec Health & PE | 9 |
| EDCI 3530 | Planning & Teaching Strategies for Effec | 3 |
| Total Hours | 68-69 | |
Other Academic Requirements
Admission to Phase II: Professional Education Core
Requirements for admission to teacher education are as follows:
- Completion of core curriculum
- Phase II Admission: Applicants who apply for admission to Phase II must have a 2.75 grade-point average.
- Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)
- Exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 overall composite (or SAT equivalent) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 completed coursework hours are exempt from taking the Praxis CORE exam for admission to Phase II.
- Courses EDCI 3520 Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner and EDSP 3080 Introduction to Special Education,are the only professional education courses that may be taken prior to admission to Phase II.
A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses is required.
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is expected in all professional education courses, content courses, and related courses. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
Admission to Phase III: Student Teaching
Applications are available through the Student Advising and Field Experience Office and are due the semester prior to student teaching.
To be admitted to student teaching, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
- A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses, content courses, and related courses with the exception of those required during student teaching. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
- During the student teaching semester, students must register for student teaching and EDWP 4450 Assessment & Evaluation in Health and PE. In addition, one 3-hour elective may be taken.
- Completion of 15 hours in residency at the University of Mississippi.
- Correspondence courses in education are not accepted.
- Student must submit evidence of professional liability insurance.