Minors and Endorsement Areas
Minors
Athletic Coaching Minor (18 cr)
This minor is open to any SVSU major and is intended to help prepare students generally to coach sport in the community. This minor meets the NASPE Level III National Athletic Coaching Standards. Secondary Education majors can complete this as a second minor; however, it will not meet the content minor requirement for teacher endorsement. This minor is not recommended for PETE majors as it is a duplication of content.
KINE 120 First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer 2 cr
KINE 232 Introduction to Athletic Training 3 cr
KINE 260 Officiating Sports 1 cr
KINE 360 Scientific Principles of Athletic Coaching 3 cr
KINE 362 Athletic Coaching Theories and Practices 3 cr
KINE 372 Motor Learning and Development 3 cr
KINE 460 Athletic Coaching Internship 3 cr
Physical Education/Teacher Education (grades 7-12) Minor
Approved for secondary education majors (students receive secondary endorsement by the state of Michigan to teach physical education). Physical Education majors may not take this minor. Certified teachers seeking an additional endorsement in Physical Education should consult with a SVSU certification officer regarding this minor. It is possible for any student to complete this minor in 3 consecutive spring semesters taking 8 credits as regularly offered (see advisor for schedule).
20 credits required:
KINE 120 First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer 2 cr
KINE 274 Dance and Rhythms 2 cr
KINE 276 Individual Sports and Leisure Activities 2 cr
KINE 278 Team Sports and Games 2 cr
KINE 282 Adapted Physical Education 3 cr
KINE 284 Foundations of Physical Education 3 cr
KINE 476 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education 3 cr
KINE 486 Materials and Methods of Teaching Physical Education: 7-12 3 cr
Endorsement Area:
Adapted Physical Education Endorsement
This program represents an extended training for either Special Education Majors or Physical and Health Education Majors for teaching Physical Education to Students with Disabilities in the State of Michigan. Students interested in this approval should consult with a faculty member in the special education or physical education department. After program completion, individuals may assume any or all of the following roles: direct service provider (hands-on teaching); consultant for physical education and special education staff providing educational instruction for individuals with disabilities; Individual Education Plan (IEP) Committee member who helps develop the IEP in the psychomotor domain; inservice educator, providing training for people who will provide physical education instruction for individuals with disabilities; student and parent advocate; program coordinator who develops curricular materials, develops intra and inter-agency collaboratives to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, and monitors progress on IEP's. This program meets all State of Michigan Physical Education for Students with Disabilities endorsement requirements. Further, completion of the program meets the Adapted Physical Education National Standard requirements preparing candidates for the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) examination.
16 credits required:
KINE 282 Adapted Physical Education 3 cr
KINE 372 Motor Learning and Development 3 cr
KINE 430 Field Experiences with Students with Special Needs 4 cr
KINE 570 Adapted Aquatics Instructor 3 cr
KINE 580 Assessment & Program Planning with Students with Special Needs 3 cr
3 credits from:
TE 430 Educating Exceptional Learners or 3 cr
TE 547 Exceptional Children in General Education Settings 3 cr
