The secondary teaching emphasis of the kinesiology major provides a broad knowledge-base for students who wish to teach in a K-12 school.

In addition to the core classes in human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and sport history, this emphasis explores dance movements and motor learning and analyzes many of the sports found in the K-12 school setting.

The secondary teaching emphasis is designed specifically for students who which to teach health fitness, kinesiology or sports science, and/or coach in a K-12 school.

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREQUISITES (5 UNITS)

• BIOL-101L Principles of Biology (4)
• or BIOL-110L General Biology A (4)
• PE-123 Self Defense (1)

REQUIRED COURSES (18 COURSES, 51 UNITS)
Core Courses (7 courses, 25 units)

• BIOL-331L Human Anatomy (4)
• BIOL-332L Human Physiology (4)
• KIN-350 Biomechanics (4)
• KIN-355 Physiology of Exercise (4)
• KIN-400 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
• KIN-405 History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3)
• KIN-480 Sport and Exercise in Society (3)

Emphasis Courses (5 courses, 14 units)

• PE-120 Dance Movements (1)
• KIN-330 Motor Learning (4)
• KIN-340 Tests and Measurements (3)
• KIN-450 Adaptive Physical Education (3)
• KIN-482 Kinesiology Practicum (3)

Analysis Courses (6 courses, 12 units)
Take the following four courses

• KIN-205 Analysis of Fundamental Movement (2)
• KIN-215 Analysis of Outdoor Activities (2)
• KIN-225 Analysis of Fitness Activities and Aquatics (2)
• KIN-235 Analysis of Non-Traditional Sports (2)

Select one of the following:

• KIN-200 Analysis of Sport I-Volleyball and Basketball (2)
• KIN-210 Analysis of Sport II-Soccer and Football (2)
• KIN-220 Analysis of Sport III-Baseball, Softball, Leisure Games (2)

Select one of the following:

• KIN-230 Analysis of Racquet Sports (2)
• KIN-240 Analysis of Lifetime Sports (2)
• KIN-250 Analysis of Track and Field (2)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHER EDUCATION CANDIDATES
To Enter a Teacher Education Program (effective July 1, 2005)
Students must meet the following requirements in addition to the specific course requirements outlined above to enter a teacher education program and become credentialed to teach in a California public school:

1. Complete LA-385 Critical Approaches to Teaching with a grade of C or better.
2. Pass the CSET Examination to demonstrate the subject matter competence required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to be a teacher.

To Enter the Fresno Pacific University Teacher Education Program
Students must meet the following requirements to enter the teacher education program at FPU:

1. Earn a 2.75 overall grade-point average in their college coursework.
2. Earn a 3.0 grade-point average in the secondary teaching emphasis of their major.

To Complete the Fresno Pacific University Teacher Education Program
Students must complete the following courses (with a grade of C or better) in order to complete the teacher education program at FPU and receive a teaching credential. Students are advised, but not required, to take these courses as undergraduates.

• PS-120 American Politics and Society (4) (or equivalent)
• or HIST-150 American Civilization (4) (or equivalent)
• PSY-355 Adolescent Development (3) (or equivalent)
• LANG-340 Introduction to Linguistics (3) (or equivalent)

It is recommended that students complete one of the following courses, as well:

• HIST-420 American Ethnicity and Pluralism (3) (or equivalent)
• SOC-310 Cultural Communities of California (3) (or equivalent)