Exercise and Sport Science

Requirements

Major, Minor and Certification Requirements

All Carthage students are required to take two physical education experiences within the Exercise and Sport Science Department. See physical education requirements for all Carthage students.

The Exercise and Sport Science Department also offers the following programs:

Major in Physical Education, Sport and Fitness Instruction
Major in Athletic Training
Physical Education - K-12 Licensure
Minor in School Health Education
Athletic Coaching Certification Program


Please note: Current students should follow the printed version of the College Catalog, and work with their advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.

The Physical Education, Sport and Fitness Instruction Major

The physical education, sport and fitness instruction major consists of 38 credits:

EXS 1010 Foundations of Exercise & Sport (3 credits)
EXS 1051 Theory & Practice of Individual Sports I (1 credit)
EXS 1052 Theory & Practice of Individual Sports II (1 credit)
EXS 1061 Theory & Practice of Team Sports I (1 credit)
EXS 1062 Theory & Practice of Team Sports II (1 credit)
EXS 2010 Swimming (WSI certification) (2 credits)
EXS 2110 First Aid & Safety (1 credit)
EXS 2180 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
EXS 2620 Adaptive Aspects of Exercise & Sport (3 credits)
EXS 2700 Elementary PE/Principles of Movement (4 credits)
EXS 2750 Theory & Practice of Rhythm, Dance & Gymnastics (4 credits)
EXS 3010 Tests & Measurements in EXS (4 credits)
EXS 3070 Kinesiology (4 credits)
EXS 3900 Organization & Administration of EXS Programs (3 credits)
EXS 4050 Physiology of Exercise (4 credits)
EXS 2800 Supervision of Intramurals (1 credit)

Senior Thesis:
EDU 4900 Student Teaching (12 credits)
or
EXS 3500 Field Placement in Recreation, Sport and Fitness (4 credits)


Physical Education Teaching Certification (K-12 Licensure)

A student who intends to teach physical education in a school setting can obtain grades K-12 licensure from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction if they complete the following:

  • Complete all courses in the Physical Education, Sport & Fitness Instruction major.
  • Complete all required education courses for the K-12 Physical Education Licensure Program.
  • Complete Praxis I (PPST) and Praxis II.
  • Apply for acceptance into the Teacher Education Program (TEP) sophomore year.
  • Pass Praxis II
  • Attend required student teaching meeting and apply for acceptance into the Student Teaching Program (STP) junior year.
  • Successfully complete student teaching.

To be eligible for student teaching, students must complete pre-student teaching clinical experiences that are developmental in scope and sequence and will occur in a variety of settings with a balance of observation at the elementary, middle, and secondary level. To meet the clinical experience requirements, students must register and successfully complete an education course requiring a pre-student teaching clinical experience. Please contact the Education Department for specific requirements to the STP and TEP Programs. Each program has specific requirements and deadlines that the student must meet to earn a physical education teaching license.

Required Education Courses for Physical Education K-12 Licensure:

EDU 1010 Education & Society
EDU 1050 Education of Exceptional Children
EDU 2010 Educational Psychology and Assessment
EDU 2220 Methods and Materials: Portfolio
EDU 3510 Techniques and Strategies for K-12 Schools
EDU 3520 Development & Content Reading
EXS 4200 Methods & Materials of Teaching P.E.
EDU 4900 Student Teaching Seminar (12 cr.)
BIO 1040 Human Anatomy & Physiology
HIS 1000 Issues in American History
* Any appropriate physical science
* Any appropriate social science course
* Contact the Education Department for a list of appropriate courses.


Certification 860 Physical Education/Special Education

Students seeking this certification must complete the coursework for a major in physical education, sport and fitness instruction, including EXS 2620 Adaptive Aspects of Exercise and Sport Science. Additional coursework for the certification includes:

EDU 1010 Education & Society
EDU 1050 Theory and Practice of Individual Sports
EDU 2010 Educational Psychology and Assessment
EDU 2220 Methods & Materials Portfolio
EDU 3510 Techniques and Strategies for K-12 Schools
EDU 3520 Development & Content Reading
EXS 4200 Methods & Materials of Teaching P.E.
PYC 2850 Child & Adolescent Development

These courses must be completed prior to taking EXS 3520 Field Placement in Adaptive Physical Education, the required capstone class.


The Health Minor

Students who earn a K-12 certification in physical education and wish to teach health education in the school setting need to complete the following 21 credits for a health minor.

Required courses for the School Health Certification:

EXS 1080 Introduction to Health & Wellness Education (3 credits)
EXS 2150 Nutrition Education (2 credits)
EXS 2270 Consumer Health Issues (2 credits)
EXS 2810 Alcohol Tobacco and other Drug Education (2 credits)
EXS 3090 Sexuality Education (2 credits)
EXS 3110 Personal & Community Health (3 credits)
EXS 3120 Issues in Emotional and Mental Health (2 credits)
EXS 2500 Comprehensive School Health Programming (2 credits)
EXS 4210 Methods & Materials of Teaching Health (3 credits)


Athletic Coaching Certification Program

This program consists of 21 credits. This program is very desirable for students who intend to coach athletic teams in a public/private school setting. It will assist students from three distinct academic areas:

  • EXS major with an emphasis in Physical Education, K-12 Licensure. Most of the coursework is part of the major. If the student receives his or her teaching licensure, he or she also will receive a coaching certification recognition on their student transcript.

  • Education majors who will be licensed in a subject area. If the student receives his or her teaching licensure, he or she also will receive a coaching certification recognition from the Department of Public Instruction on their student transcript.

  • A non-education major or a Physical Education, Sport and Fitness Instruction Major who does not seek a teaching licensure. These students cannot receive a coaching certification from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. However, upon request, the EXS Department Chair will have the following statement placed on their transcripts: "This student has completed the coursework for coaching certification required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction."

The following coursework is required:

BIO 1040 Human Anatomy & Physiology (4 credits)
EXS 3900 Organization & Admin of Exercise and Sport Programs (3 credits)
EXS 3070 Kinesiology (4 credits)
EXS 4050 Physiology of Exercise (4 credits)
EXS 2180 Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
EXS 2110 First Aid & Safety (2 credits)
EXS 4010 Theory of Coaching & Athletic Technique (2 credits)
EXS 4030 Practicum in Coaching (Pass/Fail, 2 credits)


Honors in the Major

Please see department chair for details. Basic requirements are listed under All-College Programs in the catalog.

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