Physical Education Major

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(for teacher licensure recommendation)

The Minnesota Department of Education licenses physical education teachers for grades K-12.

Major Requirements

In order to be recommended for licensure, Hamline students must complete:

The following Physical Education courses:

EXSS 335 Kinesiology/Biomechanics
(taken at the College of St. Catherine)

The following health courses:

Students must also complete the education department courses required for a Minnesota teaching license (see Education)
Students seeking a Physical Education license who wish to be recommended for licensure in Health Education as well must complete all requirements as outlined above plus the following courses: HLTH 3700: Critical Issues in Health Education, HLTH 5890 School Health Programs, EDU 3370 Teaching Health in the Elementary School

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Licensing Requirements

Students pursuing licensure recommendation in K-12 Physical Education must complete the Physical Education Major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above. Requirements for a K-12 Physical Education and Health license are also described above. Students must also complete the Education Department courses required for a Minnesota teaching license (see Education).