Health and Physical Education K-12
What is Health and Physical Education?
This academic program accommodates students who desire teacher licensure and endorsement in physical education and health instruction (K-12). Curriculum concentration is devoted to content and laboratory courses designed to ensure necessary skills for both teaching and coaching. Graduates of this concentration may seek entry into graduate studies. All students must have and maintain a GPA of at least 2.75 for licensure purposes.
Students will receive a Tennessee teaching license for the subjects of Physical Education and Health Education. Students will be required to participate in Residency I and II along with completing Praxis and EdTPA assessments.
Why choose Health and Physical Education K12 at UTC?
Our health and physical education k12 (HPEK12) degree at UTC provides academic opportunities through methods courses: Teaching Elementary & Secondary physical education, Curriculum & Assessment, Teaching team & individual sports, and fitness education. Many of our courses incorporate practical application within teaching beyond the classroom along with community volunteering. We value the interaction & camaraderie among our students as they build teamwork and motivation toward this degree.
Teacher candidates are evolving into a licensed TN HPEK12 educator. They are well-prepared Health & physical education candidates with knowledge, collegial and physical skulls to impact the lives of children in the elementary, middle, and high school grades. Following the undergraduate degree, the option for a graduate degree in Education is available as desired
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Learning, growing and leading together at the UTC Children’s Center
Six UTC Health and Physical Education students taught physical education lessons at the UTC Children’s Center at Brown Academy in November. These lessons taught children the importance of caring for their bodies and finding happiness through physical activity.
I have been a Hamilton County Educator for over 20 years and UTC gave me the foundation I needed to start my career ready to succeed. I've maintained relationships with my professors through the years because the program is about investing in us as people. I'm so thankful for how UTC has shaped me into the teacher I am today.
Mr. Drew White - Health & physical educator at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (CSLA)