The BS degree in EXPER prepares program graduates for professional positions in worksite, clinical, school, fitness government, and community settings.

• Graduates of the Physical Education K-12 Teacher Preparation concentration who also complete the Teacher Education program, and receive a passing score on the Colorado Department of Education PRAXIS test, are eligible to receive Teacher Licensure in the State of Colorado. Licensed graduates can find physical education teaching positions in both the public and private school settings and will be certified Kindergarten to 12th grade for Physical Education.

Selective Entry & Retention in Teacher Education Admission

Many education courses require the prerequisite of admission to education (see description of courses). Students complete the admission to education process during ED 301 Frameworks of Teaching (4 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:

1. Cumulative grade point of 2.600 or greater.
2. 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.
3. 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, admission can happen by either¹:
   1. completion of MATH 109 Mathematical Explorations (GT-MA1) (3 c.h.) with a B- or better or
   2. completion of two of the following courses with a C or better: MATH 109 Mathematical Explorations (GT-MA1) (3 c.h.), MATH 156 Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1) (3 c.h.), MATH 360 Elementary Mathematics Concepts I (3 c.h.), MATH 361 Elementary Mathematics Concepts II (3 c.h.)
4. Completion of CID 103 Speaking & Listening (3 c.h.) with a grade of B- or better. Students completing CID 103 Speaking & Listening (3 c.h.) with a C or C+, or degree plus students may complete this competency through the Oral Proficiency Exam.
5. Completion of ED 301 Frameworks of Teaching (4 c.h.) with a grade of C or better.
6. Completion of a formal, standardized test during ED 301 Frameworks of Teaching (4 c.h.) such as the Proficiency Profile and a writing sample.
7. Completion of satisfactory background check with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Background check is sent to the Colorado Department of Education and report must meet the criteria required for obtaining a teaching license in Colorado as outlined in 22-60.5-103 C.R.S.
8. Completion of an education portfolio. Six types of materials will be submitted with the portfolio:
   1. transcripts and official documents demonstrating students performance in University classes,
   2. materials developed in University classes which demonstrate proficiency on specific education standards,
   3. recommendations and evaluations from teachers,
   4. materials used in field experiences and videos of teaching,
   5. personal reflections and summaries about progress, and
   6. results of formal tests.
      Specific portfolio requirements and manner of evaluation are included in the appendices to the Teacher Education Handbook. All portfolios will be submitted in electronic format (website).
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10. 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 teacher education program. Additional details related to program retention are included in the Teacher Education 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:

1. Completion of all course work including courses in the content area and education.
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.600.
3. GPA of 2.500 in the academic major.
4. Grades of C or higher in all courses required for licensure.
5. Passing score on the content exam in the student’s licensure area, required by the State of Colorado.
6. Successful completion of an education portfolio. Six types of materials will be submitted with the portfolio:
   1. transcripts and official documents demonstrating students performance in University classes,
   2. materials developed in University classes which demonstrate proficiency on specific education standards.
   3. recommendations and evaluations from teachers,
   4. materials used in field experience and videos of teaching, and
   5. personal reflections and summaries about progress.
      Specific portfolio requirements and manner of evaluation are included in the appendices to the Teacher Education Handbook. All portfolios will be submitted in electronic format (website).
7. 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.
8. Completion of any support plans.
9. Submission of current satisfactory background check from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

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 Teacher Education Program, 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 of 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 Teacher 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: https://www.csupueblo.edu/institutional-research/student-outcomes/licensure-exams.html.

Student Learning Outcomes

Expected student outcomes in Physical Education K-12 Teacher Preparation are based on the six physical education standards from the Society of Health and Physical Educators.

Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

Standard 3: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Standard 5: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

Students completing a major in EXPER with a concentration in Physical Education K-12 Teacher Preparation are required to complete a minor in education and meet all other requirements outlined by the Teacher Education Program.

Students in the Physical Education Teacher Education Program (K-12) will be able to:

• Meet Colorado State University Pueblo Teacher Education Goals and Beginning Physical Education Teacher Standards (in the areas of knowledge, dispositions, and performance). See links for detail: http://ceeps.csupueblo.edu/TEP/StandardsAndGoals/Pages/default.aspx.
• Be prepared to develop safety plans, teach and adapt lessons in a progressive manner, and meet the needs of diverse learners in the following activities:
  1. Rhythmic Activities,
  2. Tumbling,
  3. Individual Sports,
  4. Dual Sports,
  5. Team Sports,
  6. Fitness Education,
  7. Adventure education, and
  8. Team Sports.

Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Recreation students will:

• 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.

Student Learning Outcomes for emphasis areas can be found on the EXPER curriculum maps.

Specific Program Requirements

Specific Core Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
AT 232	First Aid	2
BIOL 112	Nutrition	3
EPER 101	Intro to EXPER	2
EPER 162	Personal Health	3
EPER 162L	Personal Health Lab	1
EPER 222	Behavior Facilitation	3
EPER 343	Research and Statistics	3
EPER 344	Exercise Physiology	3
EPER 344L	Exercise Physiology Lab	1
EPER 364	Kinesiology	3
EPER 461	Managing Events and Programs in EXHPR	3
Total Credits		27

Specific Concentration Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Required EPER Core Courses
EPER Core Courses		21
Required Concentration Courses
AT 260	Injury/Illness Care and Prevention	3
AT 323	Functional Exercise Training	2
EPER 233	History & Principles of Physical Education & Rec	2
EPER 243	Methods of Rhythmic Activities	2
EPER 245	Motor Learning and Development	3
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 and Dual Sports	3
EPER 349	Methods of Outdoor PE & Sustainability	2
EPER 351	Methods of Teaching Elem Physical ED	3
EPER 362	Methods of Health Education	2
EPER 470	Methods of Coaching	3
EPER 478	Methods of Secondary Physical Education	3
Select 1 course from the Group A Electives (see below)		1
Select 1 credit from the following:		1
EPER 146L	Beginning Swimming	1
EPER 176L	Life Guard Training	2
EPER 246L	Methods of Swimming	1
EPER 276L	Water Safety Instructor Certification	2
Other Required Courses
BIOL 223	Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2)	3
BIOL 223L	Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1)	1
CID 103	Speaking & Listening	3
MATH 101	Introductory College Mathematics (GT-MA1)	3
Education Minor Courses (Below)		33
General Education: English		6
General Education: History		3
General Education: Humanities		6
General Education: Social Science 1		3
Total Credits		123

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Providing either PSYC 151 Human Development (GT-SS3) (3 c.h.) or PSYC 251 Childhood and Adolescence (3 c.h.) in Education minor courses. 

Electives

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Select 1 course from the following:
EPER 102	Mountain Orientation	2.0
EPER 103	Winter Orientation	2.0
EPER 104	Desert Orientation	2.0
EPER 105	Canyon Orientation	2.0
EPER 106L	Martial Arts and Self-Defense	1.0
EPER 107L	Triathlon	1.0
EPER 108L	Yoga	1.0
EPER 109L	Volleyball	1.0
EPER 110L	Weight Training	1.0
EPER 112L	Rock Climbing	1.0
EPER 113L	Whitewater Boating	1.0
EPER 114L	Basic Mountaineering Techniques	1.0
EPER 116L	Camping	1.0
EPER 117L	Backpacking	1.0
EPER 118L	Fly Fishing	1.0
EPER 119L	Walking for Fitness	1.0
EPER 120L	Introduction to Search and Rescue	1.0
EPER 121L	Aerobics Instructor Training	1.0
EPER 123L	Zumba	1.0
EPER 124L	Tai Chi	1.0
EPER 125L	Snow Sports	1.0
EPER 126L	Personal Fitness	1.0
EPER 127L	Jogging	1.0
EPER 128L	Aerobics	1.0
EPER 174L	Tennis	1.0
EPER 175L	Racquetball	1.0
EPER 205L	Snow Sports II	1.0
EPER 208L	Yoga II	1.0
EPER 249	Challenge Course Leadership	2.0

Specific Requirements for Secondary & K-12 Education/Minor

The student must complete an appropriate major and the following Education courses:

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Select one of the following:
PSYC 151	Human Development (GT-SS3) 1	3
or PSYC 251	Childhood and Adolescence
or PSYC 342	Educational Psychology
ED 202	Foundations of Education	3
ED 280	Educational Media and Technology 2	3
ED 301	Frameworks of Teaching (Admission to Education is completed in this course)	4
RDG 435	Disciplinary Literacy 3, 5	4
Special Methods in Education Areas (Prerequisites - Admission to Education) 5, 6		4
ED 412	Teaching Diverse Learners 4, 5	3
ED 485	Capstone Seminar in Education	1
ED 488	Student Teaching Secondary	12
or ED 489	Student Teaching K-12
Total Credits 3		37-40

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Music students may take PSYC 151 Human Development (GT-SS3) (3 c.h.) or PSYC 251 Childhood and Adolescence (3 c.h.).

²

Music Education students may complete MUS 103 Music and Computer Technology I (1 c.h.) and MUS 306 Technology for Music Educators (2 c.h.) for ED 280 Educational Media and Technology (3 c.h.).

³

English/Language Arts student must also complete RDG 355 Linguistics for Educators (3 c.h.)

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Physical Education students may complete EPER 465 Adapted Physical Education (3 c.h.) or ED 412 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 c.h.).

⁵

GPA of 2.6 required

⁶

English/Language Arts student must also complete ED 447 Teaching English in Secondary Schools (4 c.h.)

EXPER Physical Education K-12 Students are required to:

• Complete a concentration of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.60 or higher;
• Complete a minor in Education with a C or better in each course;
• Complete MATH 101 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;
• 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 123 credit hours with at least 40 upper-division credits.
• Successfully complete student teaching.
• Submit a graduation contract by the deadline the semester of graduation.

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 student's 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.

Note: Students completing a major in EXPER with a concentration in Physical Education K-12 Teacher Preparation are required to complete a minor in Education and meet all other requirements outlined by the Teacher Education Program.

*COMR 103 is required for admission into Teacher Education Program.

Plan of Study Grid

Course	Title	Credits
Year 1
Fall
BIOL 112	Nutrition	3
CID 103	Speaking & Listening	3
ENG 101	Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1)	3
EPER 101	Intro to EXPER	2
General Education Social Sciences		3
Elective Must be one of the following: EPER 102, 103, 104, 105,106L, 108L, 109L, 110L, 119L, 120L, 121L, 123L, 124L, 125L, 127L, 128L, 174L, 175L, 205L, 208L, 249		1
	Credits	15
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 Humanities		3
	Credits	16
Year 2
Fall
AT 232	First Aid	2
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 233	History & Principles of Physical Education & Rec	2
MATH 101	Introductory College Mathematics (GT-MA1)	3
EPER water class choose one 146L, 176L, 246L, 276L		1
	Credits	15
Spring
ED 280	Educational Media and Technology	3
ED 301	Frameworks of Teaching	4
EPER 243	Methods of Rhythmic Activities	2
EPER 245	Motor Learning and Development	3
EPER 343	Research and Statistics	3
EPER 347	Methods of Fitness Instruction	1
	Credits	16
Year 3
Fall
EPER 222	Behavior Facilitation	3
EPER 344	Exercise Physiology	3
EPER 344L	Exercise Physiology Lab	1
EPER 349	Methods of Outdoor PE & Sustainability	2
EPER 470	Methods of Coaching	3
RDG 435	Disciplinary Literacy	4
	Credits	16
Spring
EPER 345	Methods of Physical Activities & Games I	2
EPER 346	Methods Physical Activities & Games II	2
EPER 364	Kinesiology	3
EPER 461	Managing Programs in EXHPR	3
EPER 465	Adapted Physical Education	3
General Education Humanities		3
	Credits	16
Year 4
Fall
AT 323	Functional Exercise Training	2
EPER 348	Methods of Individual and Dual Sports	3
EPER 351	Methods of Teaching Elem Physical ED	3
EPER 362	Methods of Health Education	2
EPER 478	Methods of Secondary Physical Education	3
General Education History		3
	Credits	16
Spring
ED 485	Capstone Seminar in Education	1
ED 489	Student Teaching K-12	12
	Credits	13
	Total Credits	123