Exercise Science, Physical Education, & Recreation: K-12 Teacher Preparation Concentration 3+2 Plan, Integrated Bachelor of Science/Master of Education: Health & Physical Education Concentration
The 3+2 Program offers students the unique opportunity to graduate with both a Baccalaureate and Master's degree in 5 years. Students will earn a BS degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Recreation with a Physical Education concentration and a minor in Education and an MEd degree in Education. Students will attain certification K-12 in Physical Education and an endorsement in Health. Talented students are thus quickly moved toward expanding their academic and scientific horizons based on an individual student’s abilities and motivation.
Student who are interested in becoming a Certified Teacher will begin their degree in the BS in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Recreation K-12 Physical Education concentration. In the Junior Year students can apply to the School of Education which will result in a BS degree in EXPER and an MEd degree in Education after completing 106 credits of undergraduate work and 38 credits of graduate work. Students must meet the requirements of both degrees (BS in EXPER K-12 Physical Education and MEd In Education). Students who decide not to apply to the 3+2 program can graduate with a BS in EXPER K-12 Physical Education concentration with 123 credits of undergraduate course work.
By at least the third year of the program, students must apply to the School of Education and the 3+2 Program. Please see the admission tab for full admission information.
Admission to the School of Education
Many education courses require the prerequisite of admission to education (see description of courses). Students complete the admission to education process during ED 305 Frameworks of Teaching (3 c.h.). The entire process for gathering information and submitting it to faculty is completed during the course.
The following are the requirements that must be met to be admitted to teacher education. No exceptions can occur to these requirements:
- Cumulative grade point of 2.600 or greater.
- Completion of ENG 101 Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) (3 c.h.) and ENG 102 Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) (3 c.h.) with grades of C or better.
- For students pursuing secondary or K-12 licensure, completion of math course required by major field with a grade of C or better1. For students pursuing elementary or early childhood education: completion of one course that meets General Education requirements with a C or better1.
- Completion of CID 103 Speaking & Listening (3 c.h.) or CID 221 Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3) (3 c.h.)with a grade of C or better.
- Completion of ED 305 Frameworks of Teaching (3 c.h.) with a grade of C or better.
- Completion of a formal, standardized test during ED 305 Frameworks of Teaching (3 c.h.) such as the Proficiency Profile and a writing sample.
- Meeting the fingerprint background check requirement by the Colorado Department of Education (as outlined in 22-60.5-103 C.R.S.).
- Completion of an education portfolio. Six types of materials will be submitted with the portfolio:
- transcripts and official documents demonstrating students performance in University classes,
- materials developed in University classes which demonstrate proficiency on specific education standards,
- recommendations and evaluations from teachers,
- materials used in field experiences and videos of teaching,
- personal reflections and summaries about progress, and
- results of formal tests.
Specific portfolio requirements and manner of evaluation are included in the appendices to the School of Education Handbook. All portfolios will be submitted in electronic format.
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The Associate Dean will evaluate transfer courses for admission purposes.
Retention
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.600 and must continue to make progress towards proficiency on program standards to remain in the School of Education. Additional details related to program retention are included in the School of Education Traditional Licensure Program Handbook.
Student Teaching
Student teaching provides opportunities to integrate theory with practice. Prior to being approved for a student teaching assignment, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of all course work including courses in the content area and education.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.600.
- GPA of 2.500 in the academic major.
- Grades of C or higher in all courses required for licensure.
- Passing score on the content exam in the student’s licensure area, required by the State of Colorado. Please note that no state test is required to be licensed in K-12 and Secondary endorsements, and so none are required for admission to student teaching for these majors as well.
- Successful completion of an education portfolio. Six types of materials will be submitted with the portfolio:
- transcripts and official documents demonstrating students performance in University classes,
- materials developed in University classes which demonstrate proficiency on specific education standards.
- recommendations and evaluations from teachers,
- materials used in field experience and videos of teaching, and
- personal reflections and summaries about progress.
Specific portfolio requirements and manner of evaluation are included in the appendices to the School of Education Handbook. All portfolios will be submitted in electronic format.
- Successful completion of all required early field experience hours and cooperating teacher evaluations. Hours must include work at the appropriate levels and in a variety of diverse high need settings.
- Completion of any support plans (unless being extended into student teaching).
- Meeting the fingerprint background check requirement by the Colorado Department of Education.
Applications must be submitted a semester in advance; the deadline for the application is 5:00pm on Wednesday of week 3 of classes. Student teaching requires full time effort; therefore students may not enroll in University courses other than Student Teaching and Capstone Seminar without permission of the Associate Dean.
Teacher Licensure
At completion of student teaching, the University Supervisor will recommend the student teacher for licensure. This recommendation is required for the institutional recommendation for successful program completion and recommendation to the Colorado Department of Education for a teaching license. Recommendation for licensure is not required for completion of the education minor.
For students who are interested in pursuing teacher licensure in states other than Colorado: You are strongly encouraged to work with the academic department and the applicable professional licensure board in the state in which you intend to pursue licensing to ensure all licensure requirements will be satisfactorily met.
Performance Assessment Activities
In the School of Education, performance assessment is a process that documents the relationship between the stated mission, goals, program standards, and actual student outcomes. Assessment is multidimensional and comprehensive, utilizing a variety of quantitative and qualitative measures.
- Assessment of student progress is frequent and ongoing throughout the program. At three points in the student’s program, faculty completes a multidimensional assessment of progress on teacher education program standards: at admission to education, admission to student teaching and during student teaching. These assessments include a review of progress in all courses, evaluation of student performance through a student-constructed portfolio, and review ofp K-12 teachers’ evaluation of student performance in field experiences.
- Evaluation of progress occurs at the end of each semester after admission to education through a review of student performance in University classes and field experiences.
- Student records are maintained in the School of Education Office.
Higher Education Act (HEA) Reporting Requirements
In October 1998, Congress enacted Title II of the Higher Education Act (HEA), requiring new reporting requirements for institutions and states on teacher preparation and licensing. Section 207 of Title II requires the annual preparation and submission of a report by each university that prepares teachers on how well individuals who complete its teacher preparation program perform on initial state licensing and certification assessments in their areas of specialization. Universities are also required to publish information on basic aspects of their programs, such as number of students, amount of required supervised practice teaching, and the student-faculty ratio in supervised practice teaching. Information on students who completed CSU Pueblo’s teacher education program can be found on the program’s website.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Possess content knowledge and skills necessary for their perspective fields of study.
- Exhibit the ability to read and interpret scientific research with application of the scientific methods, statistics, study design, and reporting.
- Evaluate and integrate critical concepts and skills acquired in the EXPER program to common professional problems in the fields of interest.
- Exhibit effective oral and written communication regarding subjects related to EXPER in individual and group setting.
- Apply and demonstrate knowledge, skills and critical problem solving in a field-based setting.
Outcomes Assessment Activities
- Monitors individual student progress necessary to support success.
- Provides summative information on student proficiency on all performance-based standards.
- Provides reliable and valid information on the program’s successes and weaknesses to ensure continuous program improvement.
Specific Program Requirements
Program Overview
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 35 |
| BS EXPER: K -12 Concentration Requirements | 49 |
| MED: Health & Physical Education Concentration Requirements | 29 |
| Education Minor (UG & GR Courses) | 30 |
| Total Credits | 143 |
- This program requires specific General Education courses. See the Undergraduate Requirements section for course list.
Undergraduate Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| ANTH 100 | Cultural Anthropology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| BIOL 223 & 223L | Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) and Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) 1/2 | 3 |
| EPER 162 & 162L | Personal Health and Personal Health Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| MATH 120 | College Algebra (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| In addition, complete the following: | ||
| English | 3 | |
| History | 3 | |
| Humanities | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Core Courses | ||
| AT 232 | First Aid | 2 |
| AT 260 | Injury/Illness Care and Prevention | 3 |
| EPER 101 | Intro to EXPER | 2 |
| EPER 162 | Personal Health Hours counted in General Education | 0 |
| EPER 162L | Personal Health Lab Hours counted in General Education | 0 |
| EPER 212 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| EPER 222 | Behavior Facilitation | 3 |
| EPER 245 | Motor Learning & Development | 2 |
| EPER 343 | Research and Statistics | 3 |
| EPER 350 | Leadership & Ethics | 3 |
| EPER 461 | Managing Events & Programs | 3 |
| Required Concentration Courses | ||
| AT 323 | Functional Exercise Training | 2 |
| EPER 243 | Methods of Rhythmic Activities | 2 |
| EPER 344 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EPER 344L | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EPER 345 | Methods of Physical Activities & Games I | 2 |
| EPER 346 | Methods Physical Activities & Games II | 2 |
| EPER 347 | Methods of Fitness Instruction | 1 |
| EPER 348 | Methods of Individual & Dual Sports | 2 |
| EPER 362 | Methods of Health Education | 3 |
| EPER 364 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| EPER 470 | Methods of Coaching | 3 |
| Choose 1 credit from the courses below | 1 | |
| Beginning Swimming | 1 | |
| Methods of Swimming | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Education Minor | ||
| ED 202 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ED 485 | Capstone Seminar in Education | 1 |
| ED 305 | Frameworks of Teaching | 3 |
| ED 460 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| ED 489 | Student Teaching K-12 | 11 |
| ED 520 | Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| EPER 565 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| RDG 535 | Advanced Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Graduate Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required MED Courses | ||
| ED 502 | Teacher As Change Agent | 3 |
| ED 503 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 |
| ED 504 | Leading Change in America's Schools | 3 |
| ED 593 | Seminar | 2 |
| EPER 522 | Methods of Elementary Physical Education | 3 |
| EPER 549 | Facilitation of Adventure Education | 3 |
| EPER 562 | Contemporary Issues In Hpe | 3 |
| EPER 578 | Methods of Secondary School PE | 3 |
| HS 520 | Advanced Evaluation of Health Issues | 3 |
| HS 536 | Community & Global Health Application | 3 |
| Total Credits | 29 | |
Specific Graduation Requirements
EXPER / MED 3+2 Students are required to:
- Complete an undergraduate concentration of study with a cumulative GPA of 3.000 or higher;
- Complete a minor in Education with a C or better in each course;
- Complete MATH 120 with at least a C or better;
- Complete a satisfactory background check with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation;
- Complete an education portfolio.
- Successfully pass the Physical Education PRAXIS exam and student teaching;
- Successfully complete the 24 hours for the K-12 Health Endorsement;
- Earn a 2.0 overall GPA to enroll in 300 or 400 level courses in the department;
- Earn a minimum grade of a “C” in all prerequisite and major courses;
- Repeat prerequisite and major courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C” or higher is achieved; and
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in required English and Speech Communication courses.
- Earn at least 144 credit hours with at least 40 upper division credits and at least 38 graduate hours.
- Successfully pass the Praxis and complete student teaching.
- All students must fulfill the following requirements for a graduate degree:
- A cumulative graduate GPA of 3.000 or better in graduate courses at graduation. A maximum of six semester hours of course work at the grade of C+ or C may be applied toward graduation. A maximum number of nine semester hours of transfer credit may be applied to the degree.
- The program’s minimum number of hours of approved course work (38 semester hours).
- Completion of a final portfolio review and oral examination. The portfolio project includes a directed research project.
See the School of Education Webpage for a full explanation of the above criteria.
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for students planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AT 232 | First Aid | 2 |
| BIOL 112 | Nutrition OR EPER 212 Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| EPER 101 | Intro to EXPER | 2 |
| MATH 120 | College Algebra (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ED 202 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| EPER 162 | Personal Health | 3 |
| EPER 162L | Personal Health Lab | 1 |
| PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| General Education History | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANTH 100 | Cultural Anthropology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| AT 260 | Injury/Illness Care and Prevention | 3 |
| BIOL 223 | Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| BIOL 223L | Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
| EPER 222 | Behavior Facilitation | 3 |
| EPER 233 | History & Principles of Physical Education & Rec | 2 |
| EPER 246L | Methods of Swimming | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ED 305 | Frameworks of Teaching | 3 |
| EPER 243 | Methods of Rhythmic Activities | 2 |
| EPER 245 | Motor Learning & Development | 3 |
| EPER 345 | Methods of Physical Activities & Games I | 2 |
| EPER 346 | Methods Physical Activities & Games II | 2 |
| EPER 364 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ED 520 | Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| EPER 343 | Research and Statistics | 3 |
| EPER 348 | Methods of Individual & Dual Sports | 3 |
| EPER 549 | Facilitation of Adventure Education | 3 |
| RDG 535 | Advanced Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| EPER activity course EPER 102, 103, 104, 1-5, 106L, 107L, 108L, 109L, 110L, 112L, 113L, 114L, 116L, 117L, 118L, 119L, 120L, 123L, 124L, 125L, 126L, 127L, 128L, 175L, 205L, 208L, 249 | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 323 | Functional Exercise Training | 2 |
| EPER 344 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EPER 344L | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EPER 347 | Methods of Fitness Instruction | 1 |
| EPER 362 | Methods of Health Education | 3 |
| EPER 565 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| General Education Humanities | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| EPER 461 | Managing Events & Programs | 3 |
| EPER 470 | Methods of Coaching | 3 |
| EPER 522 | Methods of Elementary Physical Education | 3 |
| EPER 578 | Methods of Secondary School PE | 3 |
| General Education Humanities | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ED 485 | Capstone Seminar in Education | 1 |
| ED 489 | Student Teaching K-12 | 12 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ED 502 | Teacher As Change Agent | 3 |
| ED 503 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 |
| EPER 562 | Contemporary Issues In Hpe | 3 |
| HS 536 | Community & Global Health Application | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| ED 504 | Leading Change in America's Schools | 3 |
| ED 593 | Seminar | 2 |
| HS 520 | Advanced Evaluation of Health Issues | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 143 | |