Health and Physical Education Teaching (K-12), B.S.

The Health and Physical Education degree program is designed to prepare candidates for working in the K-12 classroom setting. With this degree, candidates have the ability to receive a K-12 teaching license. Candidates also have the option to add an ESL (English as a Second Language) endorsement.  Candidates must successfully complete admission requirements for entry into the Teacher Education Program.  Upon formal admission to the Teacher Education Program, candidates must take and pass the appropriate PRAXIS II content exams in order to enroll in Student Teaching (Clinical Experience Lab III) as well as complete and pass edTPA to be recommended for licensure. To see the required tests, please visit the ETS website for TN Required Tests: https://praxis.ets.org/state-requirements/tennessee-tests.html. Select the “Required Tests” tab at the top and then look at the ALL GRADES: Health and Wellness K-12.