Sport and Exercise Science, B.S. - PTEP

Physical Education K-12 Teaching Emphasis

Admission Criteria. Prior to enrollment in SES 266 students must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5, completed a minimum of 30 credit hours, completed a minimum of 9 credits in the K-12 Physical Education major ("C" or better), and achieved a minimum major GPA of 2.7. Formal application and admission requirements for PTEP will be completed while enrolled in SES 266.

Transfer Applicants and Change of Major Students. First semester transfer applicants who have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours may enroll in SES 266 their first semester on campus if their overall GPA at another institution is a 2.5 or higher.

Transfer and change of major students admitted must attain a minimum 2.7 GPA and a 2.5 overall GPA prior to enrollment in SES 266.
A maximum of 15 hours may be transferred to the major from other institutions.

Program requirements. Must maintain a 2.5 overall and a 2.7 major GPA to retain full admission in both SES, K-12 and the PTEP. Provisional status will prevent the student from enrolling in upper division courses in the SES K-12 major.

Have a "C" or better in all required courses in SES K-12. Major courses receiving a grade of "D" or lower must be retaken until a grade of "C" or higher is achieved.
Demonstrate professional promise as a teacher to the satisfaction of the Physical Education Teacher Education Faculty. Means of evaluation may include, but are not limited to, letters of intent and interviews with the SES faculty.
Prior to student teaching, students must have successfully completed all required Sport and Exercise Science K-12 Licensure Program courses, be fully admitted to the major and PTEP programs and pass the state licensure examination.
Meet all Physical Education and state standards at a provisional level as listed in the program handbook.
Show continuous growth in becoming a physical education teacher.

Students who wish to be licensed to teach in the State of Colorado must make application upon completion of their program.

Students who plan to apply for K-12 Teacher Licensure in the State of Colorado must student teach at both the elementary and secondary levels. Before student teaching, students must have completed all required Sport and Exercise Science K-12 Licensure Program courses (40 semester hours).