K-12 Teaching Certification
The K-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification
option is nationally accredited by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and one of the top choices
for physical education majors in the state of Illinois. Students
receive a balanced curriculum in the areas of pedagogy, technique and
theory classes, curriculum development, organization and
administration, and in-school field experience. All of these
pre-service activities instill the importance and value of quality
physical education programs for schools, communities, and society.
The Physical Education with Teacher Certification Options require that
students follow and meet the requirements for Admission, Retention and
Graduation from Teacher Certification programs as described in the
“Teacher Certification Programs” section of this catalog and as
explained at the University Admission to Teacher Education Meeting
which all students must attend. Additional information on Admission,
Retention and Graduation for Teacher Certification programs can be
found at the College of Education & Professional Studies.
All students must pass the Illinois Certification Test of Basic Skills
for selection into teacher education and should complete this
requirement no later than their sophomore year.
Students must receive a “C” or better in all professional education and
major courses and maintain a minimum cumulative and major GPA of 2.65
in order to continue in the program.
