Physical Educaiton, B.S. – Teaching
At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can Finish in Four. In addition to a wide range of academic and student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years. Together, we can help you Finish in Four and turn your degree into a great career.
Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.
If you are in need of a physical copy of this Academic Map, please get in touch with the Admissions Office.
First Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UNV 101 | University Experience* | 2 credits |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I* | 3 credits |
| PHE 121 PHE 122 | Team Activities -or- Individual or Dual Activities | 2 credits |
| EDU 152 | Introduction to Education | 3 credits |
| MAT 101 | Basic Statistics | 3 credits |
First Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHE 102 | Developmental and Gymnastic Activities | 4 credits |
| PHE 123 | Dance and Rhythmic Activities* | 3 credits |
| BIO 112 | General Biology* | 4 credits |
| HPR 101 | Lifelong Wellness* | 3 credits |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| EDU 153 | Social Foundations of Education in a Diverse World | 3 credits |
Second Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 261 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
| ENG 121 | College Composition II* | 3 credits |
| EDU 200 | The Learner and the Learning Process | 3 credits |
| PHE 121 PHE 122 | Team Activities -or- Individual and Dual Activities | 2 credits |
| PHE 265 | Motor Learning | 3 credits |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology* | 3 credits |
Second Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 262 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| REC 235 | Outdoor Pursuits II | 3 credits |
| EXS 274 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| EDU 310 | The Teaching Process | 3 credits |
| GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
Third Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXS 381 | Biomechanics | 3 credits |
| ART 107 | Experience the Arts* | 3 credits |
| PHI 151 | Introduction to Philosophy* | 3 credits |
| PHE 267 | Teaching Elementary Physical Education | 3 credits |
| GEL | General Elective | 3 credits |
Third Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHE 361 | Technology for Physical Educators | 3 credits |
| EXS 382 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 credits |
| EDU 387 | Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 credits |
| PHE 302 | Teaching Secondary Physical Education | 3 credits |
| PHE 385 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 credits |
Fourth Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHE 480 | Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Education | 3 credits |
| PHE 485 | Organization/Administration of Physical Education | 3 credits |
| EDU 395 | Practicum in Teacher Education | 3 credits |
| GEL | General Elective | 3 credits |
| GEL | General Elective | 3 credits |
Fourth Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 496 | Student Teaching | 12 credits |
Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 121 credits
* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements
** Course contains a 100 hour preceptorship component
*** See faculty advisor for AT & PT grad school preparations