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Graduate Studies in Physical Education Teacher Education Program Overview

The Professional Physical Education Teacher Education Program (PETE) is a one year (June-June) graduate program which includes graduate courses as well as extensive practical experiences in the public schools at all levels. Beginning Fall Term, students are in continuous on-site supervised student teaching experiences in elementary, middle and high school physical education settings. Coursework is integrated with these student teaching experiences creating a unique mesh between theory and practice. Successful completion of the program earns a Master of Science Degree and recommendation for an initial license across four levels of authorization in physical education: Early Childhood (age3-grade 4); Elementary (grades 3-8); Middle (grades 5-10); and High School (7-12).

The PETE program is housed in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The 54 hour program includes 24 credit hours of course work taught by Physical Education Teacher Education Faculty in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (NES), 9 credit hours of coursework taught by other NES faculty, and 21 credit hours of internship experiences in public schools supervised by Physical Education Teacher Education Faculty. Requirements for the optional Continuing License include completing 9 quarter hours, the development of a professional teaching portfolio, and three years of teaching.

Program Information

UNIQUE PROGRAM FEATURES

Graduates of the Professional Physical Education Teacher Education Program:

EARN 4 LEVELS OF LICENSURE (K-12): The program offers continuous on-site supervised student teaching in elementary, middle, and high school physical education settings.
GAIN EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL POPULATIONS, INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: In association with our nationally recognized graduate program in Movement Studies in Disabilities, Physical Education students work with special needs children and youth in a variety of physical education environments including OSU's IMPACT Program.
STUDY WITHIN A CONTENT CENTERED CURRICULUM: The body of knowledge in pedagogy related to physical education is one of the strengths of this program along with a central focus on field experiences. All 54 credits will be taught or supervised by physical education faculty.
MOVE AS A COHORT: Students move through the program as a cohort. That is, the beginning and ending date is the same for all students during any one year. In addition, they are placed in the same student teaching level each term and take the same EXSS courses which allows maximum opportunity to build a support system for these beginning teachers within their peer group.
HAVE CONTINUOUS ON-SITE STUDENT TEACHING: Students are in public school physical education settings for student teaching experiences for the entire school year (Fall/Winter/Spring). They begin in early fall at a middle school site with an opening of school year experience and continue at that site throughout fall term. They are moved to an elementary school physical education setting for a ten week winter term followed by a ten week full-time experience at a school level of their choice, usually high school. Fall and Winter student teaching requires approximately 180 hours of contact time in the schools which equals 6 credits per term. Spring student teaching is full time (9 credit hours) at a level of the student's choice.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP: Collaboration with area public school teachers serves as the foundation for the student teaching portion of our program in Physical Education. Master teachers are selected from the schools and invited to participate in this joint effort to prepare outstanding teachers.
ENGAGE IN TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH: Students are introduced to skills of effective teaching supported by research. Action research projects are completed in conjunction with public school teachers and/or university faculty.

Admission Requirements:

Completed Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Exercise and Sport Science
Satisfactory completion of pre-requisite courses in Physical Education to represent basic content knowledge
3.0 GPA in last 90 quarter hours prior to graduation
Passing scores on a Test of Basic Skills (CBEST or PPST)
Verification of successful experience working with children and/or youth (include those of ethnic and culturally diverse backgrounds) in school physical education settings
Affirmative answer to statement regarding moral character
Verification of capacity to conduct graduate level course work
Satisfactory completion of the following courses and/or equivalent: PSY 350 Lifespan Human Development; TCE 253 Learning Across the Lifespan; TCE 216 Purpose, Structure, and Function of Education in a Democracy; TCE 418 Civil Right for Educators; and TCE 219 Multicultural Issues in Education

For additional information or to discuss the MS-PETE program:

Dr. Barbara Cusimano
(541) 737-5925
Barbara.Cusimano@oregonstate.edu

Review Process:

Graduate School Acceptance
Application materials reviewed by the Candidate Selection Committee
Formal interview by Candidate Selection Committee to include commitment to teaching, character, ability to articulate, and sensitivity toward young people.
Accepted applicants are notified in writing.


	Limit results to this site.		Health and Human Sciences » Nutrition and Exercise Sciences » Graduate Programs » Physical Education Teacher Education. Graduate Studies in Physical Education Teacher Education Program Overview The Professional Physical Education Teacher Education Program (PETE) is a one year (June-June) graduate program which includes graduate courses as well as extensive practical experiences in the public schools at all levels. Beginning Fall Term, students are in continuous on-site supervised student teaching experiences in elementary, middle and high school physical education settings. Coursework is integrated with these student teaching experiences creating a unique mesh between theory and practice. Successful completion of the program earns a Master of Science Degree and recommendation for an initial license across four levels of authorization in physical education: Early Childhood (age3-grade 4); Elementary (grades 3-8); Middle (grades 5-10); and High School (7-12). The PETE program is housed in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The 54 hour program includes 24 credit hours of course work taught by Physical Education Teacher Education Faculty in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (NES), 9 credit hours of coursework taught by other NES faculty, and 21 credit hours of internship experiences in public schools supervised by Physical Education Teacher Education Faculty. Requirements for the optional Continuing License include completing 9 quarter hours, the development of a professional teaching portfolio, and three years of teaching. Program Information List of Courses Word HOW TO APPLY - Application Word document - Due at the beginning of January! Prerequisite Content/Form B Word document Current Students and Program Contact Alumni Alumni Awards - Dani Blackwell & Lynn Barry UNIQUE PROGRAM FEATURES Graduates of the Professional Physical Education Teacher Education Program: EARN 4 LEVELS OF LICENSURE (K-12): The program offers continuous on-site supervised student teaching in elementary, middle, and high school physical education settings. GAIN EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL POPULATIONS, INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: In association with our nationally recognized graduate program in Movement Studies in Disabilities, Physical Education students work with special needs children and youth in a variety of physical education environments including OSU's IMPACT Program. STUDY WITHIN A CONTENT CENTERED CURRICULUM: The body of knowledge in pedagogy related to physical education is one of the strengths of this program along with a central focus on field experiences. All 54 credits will be taught or supervised by physical education faculty. MOVE AS A COHORT: Students move through the program as a cohort. That is, the beginning and ending date is the same for all students during any one year. In addition, they are placed in the same student teaching level each term and take the same EXSS courses which allows maximum opportunity to build a support system for these beginning teachers within their peer group. HAVE CONTINUOUS ON-SITE STUDENT TEACHING: Students are in public school physical education settings for student teaching experiences for the entire school year (Fall/Winter/Spring). They begin in early fall at a middle school site with an opening of school year experience and continue at that site throughout fall term. They are moved to an elementary school physical education setting for a ten week winter term followed by a ten week full-time experience at a school level of their choice, usually high school. Fall and Winter student teaching requires approximately 180 hours of contact time in the schools which equals 6 credits per term. Spring student teaching is full time (9 credit hours) at a level of the student's choice. CONTRIBUTE TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP: Collaboration with area public school teachers serves as the foundation for the student teaching portion of our program in Physical Education. Master teachers are selected from the schools and invited to participate in this joint effort to prepare outstanding teachers. ENGAGE IN TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH: Students are introduced to skills of effective teaching supported by research. Action research projects are completed in conjunction with public school teachers and/or university faculty. Admission Requirements: Completed Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Exercise and Sport Science Satisfactory completion of pre-requisite courses in Physical Education to represent basic content knowledge 3.0 GPA in last 90 quarter hours prior to graduation Passing scores on a Test of Basic Skills (CBEST or PPST) Verification of successful experience working with children and/or youth (include those of ethnic and culturally diverse backgrounds) in school physical education settings Affirmative answer to statement regarding moral character Verification of capacity to conduct graduate level course work Satisfactory completion of the following courses and/or equivalent: PSY 350 Lifespan Human Development; TCE 253 Learning Across the Lifespan; TCE 216 Purpose, Structure, and Function of Education in a Democracy; TCE 418 Civil Right for Educators; and TCE 219 Multicultural Issues in Education For additional information or to discuss the MS-PETE program: Dr. Barbara Cusimano (541) 737-5925 Barbara.Cusimano@oregonstate.edu Review Process: Graduate School Acceptance Application materials reviewed by the Candidate Selection Committee Formal interview by Candidate Selection Committee to include commitment to teaching, character, ability to articulate, and sensitivity toward young people. Accepted applicants are notified in writing.