Kinesiology
The Physical Education Teaching minor at UNH offers foundational training in educational instruction and youth development. Here you'll be able to develop expertise across multiple areas—from teaching methodology and classroom management to physical activity instruction and student engagement.
With a focus on building essential teaching skills, practical experiences, and preparation for advanced education, this program provides a pathway to Master's in Education programs. Through specialized coursework and hands-on learning opportunities, you'll develop the essential competencies needed to succeed as a future physical education teacher in educational settings.
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This minor is for anyone interested in becoming a physical education teacher. The courses will give you the necessary skills and experiences to go on to become a teacher through a Master’s in Education program. If you are interested in working with children and youth in educational settings, this program is for you.
The Health and Physical Education (HPE) program is the top-ranked undergraduate program in all of New England. There is some flexibility in this minor so that it can be tailored toward elementary or secondary teaching of physical education.
The minor in Physical Education Teaching is for students with an interest in pursuing a graduate degree to teach physical education after completing their undergraduate degree at UNH. The coursework and practicum experiences lay the foundation for understanding teaching using best practices in the physical education field. The courses provide a foundation in how to teach physical education along with specific instruction on teaching pupils with disabilities. A combination of activity-based courses and field experiences at a local elementary, middle or high school give students a true sense for what teaching physical education is all about. Upon completion of this minor, students will have the baseline content knowledge and experience to teach physical education if they choose to pursue teaching certification at the graduate school level.
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Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPE 610 | Teaching Young Children Through Movement | 4 |
| HPE 655 | Middle School and Secondary Physical Education Pedagogy | 4 |
| HPE 781 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Education | 4 |
| HPE 603 | Game On! Playing and Leading Team Sports and Activities | 3 |
| KIN 501 | First Aid: Responding to Emergencies | 1 |
| HPE 570 | Elementary Physical Education Practicum | 4 |
| or HPE 766 | Middle School and Secondary Physical Education Practicum | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |