Description of the PHETE Option
Overview
The Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) program is committed to preparing students as successful teachers of physical education for all grade (K-12) licensing in Rhode Island. Reciprocal license agreements allow students to teach in most other states. Cognitive course work, teaching methods, educational foundations, and skill acquisition are part of the educational process. The program is enhanced by a variety of practicum experiences in school settings. Students of the PHETE program will learn how to communicate with students of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds and to apply scientific knowledge to physical education practice.
** The PHETE program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Course Requirements
Core Curriculum Courses (25 credits)
Required of all Kinesiology majors. Courses include Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Foundations of Health and Physiology of Exercise
Specialization Requirements (46 credits)
Courses include Introduction to History and Philosophy of Physical Education, Methods in Teaching Physical Education, Motor Development and Adapted Physical Education.
Professional Electives (13 credits)
Select from courses for Health Certification and Adapted Physical Education Endorsement including: Introductory Medical Microbiology, School and Community Health Instruction, General Nutrition, Adapted Aquatics, and Assessment of Special Populations.
General Education Requirements (40 credits)
Courses taken to meet university requirements in the areas of English Communications, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Fine Arts/Literature, Foreign Language/Cultural Competence, Letters, and Mathematics.
Free Electives (3 credits)
* Please click on Course Descriptions for detailed information
Program Information and Materials
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Rhode Island State Clinic
April 13, 2013 CLICK HERE to learn more
2013 Kinesiology Internship Meeting
Students need to attend three meetings during the spring semester if they plan to go out in the summer or in the fall CLICK HERE to learn more
2013 KIN585 Summer Course
Come join KIN585 Disability Sport this summer, session I May 20-June 21 CLICK HERE to learn more
Strength & Conditioning Program
For successfully meeting establised criteria, the National Strength and Conditioning Association officially recognizes University of Rhode Island’s Program in Strength and Conditioning.
Kinesiology Graduate Research Night
Every year, the Department of Kinesiology hosts a graduate research night CLICK HERE to learn more
Kinesiology in the News
Kinesiology is a broad field encompassing all facets of human movement. CLICK HERE to learn more
HSS Living and Learning Community
HSS Living and Learning Community
in Butterfield Hall is a great opportunity for Kinesiology students to network with each other during their first year on campus.
