Program Overview

Program Overview

The Kinesiology program with a focus on K-12 Physical Education Licensure is designed to prepare students to become physical education teachers. This program combines classroom learning with supervised student teaching placements in K-12 physical education instructional settings.

Program Details

Licensure

The program is designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to determine the specific requirements and guidelines for reciprocity from the appropriate licensing board in that state.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Programs at the University of Southern Mississippi that prepare students for initial licensure in physical education are designed to comply with federal regulations requiring disclosures about whether a program leads to professional licensure or state certification.

Program Structure

• The program includes classroom learning and supervised student teaching placements in K-12 physical education settings.
  • These placements are designed to provide students with hands-on experience in teaching physical education.
• The program is structured to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education.

Additional Information

• For questions regarding professional licensure, students should consult with the program coordinator for their specific program.
• Program coordinators are grouped by college, and students can access the list of coordinators through the university's professional licensure and certification resources.