Licensure K-12 Concentration (5213)

The K-12 Licensure program is one of three in the State of Tennessee, which is CAEP and State Board approved offering both a Physical Education and a Health and Wellness endorsement. Students engage with faculty in community service, research, attend and present at local and national conferences. Students participate in a variety of field-based teaching experiences prior to a culminating semester of student teaching. Our unique program is an ideal fit for students who value health-enhancing physical activity, physical literacy, and sports. Highly qualified and professional graduating students are licensed to teach K-12 Physical Education, and Health and Wellness. Students interested in coaching are also invited to pursue this concentration. Please see the Office of Educator Preparation Program in the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences’ section for admission guidelines and licensure information.

Curricular Requirements

The student must complete the following minimal requirements and earn a grade of C or better in all courses taken in the department.

University General Education Core (38-39 Hours)

BIOL 110 - Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Credit(s): 4
Any 4 hours from
Biological and Physical Systems General Education listing
ENGL 110
OR
ENGL 111 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 112 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
COMM 230 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
HLTH 111 - Principles and Concepts in Personal Health Credit(s): 3
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
Mathematics (choose from approved
General Education listing
) Credit(s): 3
Fine Arts (Aesthetics) Elective (choose from approved
General Education listing
) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Electives (choose from approved
General Education listing
) Credit(s): 9

Additional HHP General Education Requirements (12 Hours)

Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (choose from approved
General Education listing
) Credit(s): 3
HLTH 220 - Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED Credit(s): 3
Teacher Education Credit(s): 3
NUTR 100 - Introductory Nutrition Credit(s): 3

Licensure K-12 Concentration Core (48 Hours)

HLTH 475 - Health Methods Credit(s): 3
HHP 351 - Substance Abuse Prevention Credit(s): 3
HHP 353 - Human Sexuality Credit(s): 3
HPED 300 - Anatomy and Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3
HPED 301 - Anatomy and Exercise Physiology Lab Credit(s): 1
HPED 320 - Foundation and Sport Skills Credit(s): 3
HPED 321 - Individual Lifetime Activity Credit(s): 3
HPED 410 - Teaching Models in Physical Education Credit(s): 3
HPED 412 - Public Relations for Teachers and Coaches Credit(s): 3
HPED 485 - Workshop in Physical Education: [Title of Workshop] Credit(s): 1-3
HPER 327 - Principles of Fitness Training Credit(s): 3
HPER 350 - Motor Development and Learning Across the Life Span Credit(s): 3
HPER 432 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credit(s): 3
HPER 440 - Evaluation in Human Performance Credit(s): 3
SPED 300 - Children with Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
OR
HPED 304 - Adapted Physical Education Credit(s): 3
TCED 303 - Diagnosis and Evaluation Credit(s): 3

Physical Activity

Choose (1 course) from

PACT 124 - Rhythmic Aerobics Credit(s): 2
PACT 134 - Yoga/Stretching Techniques Credit(s): 2
PACT 135 - Golf Credit(s): 2
PACT 146 - Cardio Fitness Credit(s): 2
PACT 148 - Pilates Credit(s): 2
PACT 160 - Tennis Credit(s): 2
PACT 170 - Special Topics in Physical Education Credit(s): 1-3 (ST: Soccer)
PACT 175 - Volleyball Credit(s): 2
PACT 190 - Softball Credit(s): 2

Professional Education Component (22 Hours)

HPED 308 - Class Management for Health and Physical Education Credit(s): 3
HPED 309 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Health and Physical Education Credit(s): 3
HPED 411 - Secondary Instruction Strategies and Curriculum Development Credit(s): 3
TCED 211 - Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 1
TCED 405 - Student Teaching Grades 9-12 Credit(s): 6
TCED 406 - Student Teaching Grades K-8 Credit(s): 6

Must Be Taken at The Main UT Martin Campus

75% of Licensure K-12 Concentration Core coursework must be taken at this university. Included in the 75%, the following courses must be taken at the main UT Martin campus:

TCED 211 - Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 1
TCED 405 - Student Teaching Grades 9-12 Credit(s): 6
TCED 406 - Student Teaching Grades K-8 Credit(s): 6

Select Two of the Three

HPED 308 - Class Management for Health and Physical Education Credit(s): 3
HPED 309 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Health and Physical Education Credit(s): 3
HPED 411 - Secondary Instruction Strategies and Curriculum Development Credit(s): 3