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The Physical Education program is a nationally accredited program where students learn the content and teaching methods required to be certified to teach physical education K-12 in the public schools of Wyoming.

Students must complete 48 credit hours of upper-division coursework (3000- or 4000-level courses) to meet the Division’s requirement for the B.S. in Physical Education Teacher Education. For any elective coursework, it is recommended that these courses are selected from the Affiliated Options on this page.

Affiliated Options

The Division of Kinesiology and Health offers two options for the general undergraduate population. They require course work beyond degree requirements.

Athletic Coaching Endorsement/Permit

Students who wish to qualify for an athletic coaching permit to coach in Wyoming public schools must complete four courses. Note: Endorsements are for current teachers. Permits are for those who are not a licensed educator.

CPR Certification
KIN3050 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 2
Foundations of Coaching KIN 4090 /KIN 5090 - 3 Credit Hours
Students completing the Physical Education Teacher Education undergraduate degree are exempt from the KIN 4090/5090 requirement.
Coaching in… Experience (completed at a community college or complete a coaching experience in a specific sport for one season or more with a letter written by your supervising coach to submit with your PTSB endorsement application form).

School Health Education K-12

In addition to completing a bachelor’s degree in teaching at the secondary level from an approved university program, 25 credit hours are required to be endorsed to teach health education K-12 in the public schools of Wyoming.

FCSC1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
HLED1006 - Personal Health Credits: 3
CPR Certification
HLED4120 - Assessment in Health Credits: 3
HLED4025 - Teaching Sensitive Issues In Human Sexuality Credits: 3
HLED4110 - Teaching Health in Schools K-12 Credits: 3
HLED4130 - Management of Coordinated School Health Programs Credits: 3

PSYC2210 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3

OR

HLED4030 - Substance Abuse/Suicide Prevention in Education Credits: 3

Adapted Physical Education K-12 Endorsement

In addition to completing the Bachelor of Science degree in physical education teacher education from the University of Wyoming, students can qualify for K-12 endorsements in adapted physical education and/or health education by completing the following course requirements:

EDEX2484 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
KIN4055 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 2
KIN4065 - Resources in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 2-3
KIN4075 - Assessment in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3