B.S./M.A.T. - PHETE Concentration Requirements

The Physical & Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) concentration is committed to educating future leaders in the profession of teaching through physical & health education. The program encourages the student to advocate for effective educational changes, work collaboratively and collectively for social change, and value continue professional growth.

The PHETE concentration is a five-year Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. Upon successful completion of the first four years students earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in kinesiology. The fifth-year MAT degree provides the requisite courses to obtain a VA state teaching license in Physical and Health Education (PK-12). It is necessary to be admitted to both the JMU teacher education program and the PHETE program prior to enrolling in professional education courses. Specific requirements are available from the PHETE coordinator. This concentration is influenced by the guidelines established by CAEP/SHAPE America & the JMU Professional Education Conceptual Framework.

PHETE Professional Competencies

PHETE Student Teaching Experiences

The teacher candidate is required to complete two student teaching experiences for the program. The application process for student teaching takes place during the junior and senior years. The first experience is 8 weeks in an elementary placement during the spring semester of senior year. The graduate internship consists of an 8-week placement at a middle or high school teaching both health and physical education. The placement process is explained in detail on the Education Support Center Website.

PHETE Program of Study

A complete overview of the Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) curriculum, including recommended courses for each year, can be found in the course catalog.

B.S./M.A.T. in the PHETE Concentration Requirements - JMU Catalog

Typically, students complete their general education and pre-requisite requirements during their first two years at JMU. Beginning in their junior year, students will be primarily enrolled in required major classes. It should be noted that the PHETE program is a 5-year program, culminating with a Master of Arts in Teaching and eligibility for licensure. There are required summer courses between the 4th and 5th year.

Students should consult the course catalog and work with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate sequence of courses.

When Are Classes Offered?

When Are Phete Classes Offered

Undergraduate Courses

Semester

EDUC 200 Foundations of Education

Fall

KIN 303 Motor Development & Learning

Fall

KIN 309 School Health Content

Spring

KIN 310 Instructional Methods in Physical Education

Fall

KIN 311 Elementary Curriculum in Physical Education

Fall

KIN 312 The Profession of Teaching

Fall

KIN 313 Adapted Physical Education

Fall

KIN 314 Assessment in Elementary Physical Education

Spring

KIN 410 School Health Content for PHETE

Spring

KIN 411 Measurement & Evaluation

Spring

KIN 480 Student Teaching in Elementary PE

Spring

KIN Skill Lab 221

Spring

KIN Skill Lab 223

Fall

KIN Skill Lab 224

Fall

KIN Skill Labs 222 & 225

Spring

LED 420 Content Area Literacy

Spring

NUTR 280 Nutrition for Wellness

Fall

Graduate Courses

Semester

KIN 511 Technology in Health & Physical Education

Summer

KIN 512 Instructional Methods in Middle & Secondary

Fall

KIN 513 Professional Issues

Spring

KIN 514 Methods in School Health for PHETE

Fall

KIN 516 Qualitative Analysis

Spring

KIN 610 Curriculum Design & Development in Health & Physical Education

Summer

KIN 611 Teaching Diverse Populations

Summer

KIN 612 Analysis of Teaching & Learning

Fall

KIN 655 Research Techniques

Fall

KIN 683 Secondary Internship

Spring

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