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Kinesiology and Health

Program Admission Non T-4

Program Admission

Students who do not hold a current (T-4) initial certificate in Health and Physical Education may be admitted to the program if they meet all other admission requirements and successfully pass the GACE Basic Skills Assessment. Those students can qualify for certification (T-5) by completing the M.Ed. program requirements, the initial certification requirements, and the following courses:
Prerequisites or equivalents for those who do not hold the T-4 initial certification in Health and Physical Education (P-12):

  • EXC 4020 Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (3) (or equivalent)
  • KH 2130 Introduction to the Allied Fields of Health, Physical Education, and Fitness (3)
  • KH 2220 Anatomy in Kinesiology and Health (3)
  • KH 2230 Physiology in Kinesiology and Health (3)
  • KH 3010 Performance and Analysis Area I: Skill Themes and Movement Concepts (3)
  • KH 3020 Performance and Analysis Area 2: Fitness and Physical Activity for P-12 (3)
  • KH 3030 Performance and Analysis Area 3: Team Sports (3)
  • KH 3040 Performance and Analysis Area 4: Lifetime Sports (3)
  • KH 3200 Instructional Skills for Health and Physical Education, P-12 (4)
  • KH 3250 Teaching Comprehensive School Health Education (3)
  • KH 3410 Assessment in Health and Physical Education (3)
  • KH 3420 Curriculum in Health and Physical Education (3)
  • KH 3600 Biomechanics (3)
  • KH 3610 Motor Learning and Development (3)
  • KH 3650 Physiology of Exercise (3)
  • KH 3700 Sexuality Education3700 Sexuality Education for P-12 (3)
  • KH 4540 Contemporary Instructional Models for Adaptive and Inclusive Physical Education (3)
  • KH 4650 Opening School Experience (0-1)
  • KH 4710 Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education, P-5 (6)
  • KH 4720 Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education, 6-12 (6)

Program Academic Regulations

Non-coursework requirements for T-5 certification includes Tort Liability Coverage; criminal background check; first aid proficiency (including infant, child, adult) or completion of KH 3390; and passing scores on GACE Content Assessment (visit www.gace.nesinc.com for more information).

Students who have a T-4 Certificate in Health and Physical Education (does not have to complete the above prerequisites) will have the option of completing a hybrid program in Health and Physical Education. The hybrid model comprises of online courses and face-to-face courses. Please contact the Department of Health and Physical Education at 404-413-8050 or kin@langate.gsu.edu for more information.