Physical Education (BSEd)

Missouri State University is approved by the Missouri State Board of Education to offer basic and advanced professional education programs for purposes of professional certification. Admission to the University does not automatically qualify a student to participate in the professional component of the teacher education program. A high level of academic and professional competence is required for admission to and continuation in the teacher education program. Completion of the program is designed to lead to certification to teach in Missouri public schools.

Students majoring in Physical Education are encouraged to participate in athletics, recreational sports, and/or engage in personal physical fitness programs.

Students who complete the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education are certified to teach physical education and professionally qualified to coach.

All students pursuing Missouri certification are required to meet a series of Transition Points that will be assessed, evaluated, and monitored throughout the teacher education program with assistance and guidance from faculty. There are five distinct Transition Points students meet from entry to their education program to follow up post graduate training.

Completion of certification requirements is a four-step process. Students who receive a certification recommendation must meet the standards for certification eligibility as outlined below:

1. Requirements for Eligibility to Enroll in KIN 200: Before a student can enroll in KIN 200 the following eligibility requirements must be met:
   1. Transfer students should meet with advisor to determine whether EDC 150 is required.
   2. Completed COM 115 with a minimum grade of “C” or concurrent enrollment in COM 115.
   3. Completion of Missouri Volunteer and Employee Criminal History Service (MOVECHS) FBI Fingerprinting Background Check prior to any clinical experience placement. For more information, refer to Compliance Documents Required for Practicum, Internship or Student Teaching.
2. Requirements for Admission to Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Program: Students who plan to complete teacher certification requirements must be admitted to the PETE Program. Eligibility is automatically monitored when enrolling in KIN 200. Admission to the PETE Program is required before students are allowed to begin additional courses in the Physical Education Teacher Education component. Student application for admission to the PETE Program is complete when the requirements listed below are satisfied. Note: All of these requirements must be met before students are permitted to enroll in Physical Education Professional Education courses (KIN 411, KIN 431, KIN 468, and KIN 575)
   1. A combined (both Missouri State and Transfer) GPA of 2.75 or higher.
   2. Earned a composite score or super score of 20 or better on the ACT or earned passing scores on all four sub-sets of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). Refer to the MoGEA website for details.
   3. Completed COM 115 with a minimum grade of “C”.
   4. Completed KIN 200 with minimum grade of “C”.
   5. Completion of Missouri Volunteer and Employee Criminal History Service (MOVECHS) FBI Fingerprinting Background Check prior to any clinical experience placement. For more information, refer to Compliance Documents Required for Practicum, Internship or Student Teaching.
   6. Complete at least 45 credit hours.
   7. Upon completion of the above requirements, a student’s record is reviewed and submitted to the Educator Preparation Provider Council (EPPC) for admission to Teacher Education. A student’s qualifications for continuance in Teacher Education is subject to review and change by the EPPC at any time while the student is enrolled.
3. Requirements for Continuance in the PETE Program: In order to progress through the PETE program a student must:
   1. Maintain a combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA or 2.75 or higher
   2. Maintain a combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 3.00 or higher in the major.
   3. Complete Physical Education Professional Education courses with a minimum grade of “C”.
   4. Been admitted to the degree program.
4. Requirements for Assignment to Supervised Teaching: The criteria used to determine eligibility for Supervised Teaching are outlined below. The student must have:
   1. Been admitted to the PETE Program and completed Transition Point #1 and Transition Point #2.
   2. A combined GPA of 2.75 or higher for all college level course work completed.
   3. Current and valid Professional Liability Insurance.
   4. Completion of Missouri Volunteer and Employee Criminal History Service (MOVECHS) FBI Fingerprinting Background Check prior to any field experience placement. For more information, refer to Compliance Documents Required for Practicum, Internship or Student Teaching.
   5. Completed all courses in the major with a combined (Missouri State and Transfer) GPA of 3.00 or higher.
   6. Completed all Physical Education Professional Education courses with a minimum grade of “C”.
   7. Verification by the academic advisor that all coursework and degree requirements have been met to proceed to supervised teaching.
   8. Final approval by the program coordinator in consultation with academic advisor(s).
5. Requirements for Certification Recommendation:​
   1. Successfully completed Supervised Teaching.
   2. Met all Missouri teacher certification requirements which are in effect at time of certification.
   3. A combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.75 or higher.
   4. Completed all professional education courses with a combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of3.00 or higher and no grade lower than “C”.
   5. A combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 3.00 or higher in the certificate subject area (major).
   6. A passing score on all state-required certification assessments which are in effect at the time of certification as establish by MoDESE. Current assessments include:
      1. Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA)
      2. Missouri Education Evaluation System (MEES)