Program Overview

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in Physical Education (K-12) requires successful completion of 120 hours, including (1) the UCA Core: complete 38 hours to meet lower-division UCA Core requirements and complete upper-division UCA Core requirements using major and/or designated courses; (2) physical education core and major requirements (45 hours); (3) College of Education course requirements for licensure as listed below; and (4) required courses in health education also listed below.

Mathematics Pathway: First-time, first-year students majoring in Physical Education Teacher Education enter the Quantitative Literacy Mathematics Pathway and must enroll in MATH 1360 during their first year of study, unless they have been awarded credit that completes their 1000-level math requirements.

Upon successful completion of the Physical Education-Teacher Education (PETE) Program, teacher candidates will be recommended to the Arkansas Department of Education for the initial teaching license.

A grade of C or better is required in all EXSS, PETE, and HLTH courses. The PETE Program is an admissions program.

An emphasis in Health Education is required (11 hours).