The teacher certification program for Physical Education at Missouri Baptist University is a part of a planned integrated system (pattern) of coursework designed to enable the student to acquire a strong knowledge base and core of subject competencies All students seeking a Physical Education certification are expected to demonstrate their competency in ten areas adopted by the Missouri State Board of Education. Specifically, these ten competency areas include:
- Command of subject matter
- Knowledge of pedagogy
- Understanding of development and learning
- Curriculum and planning
- Instructional planning
- Classroom management
- Teacher as communicator
- Teacher as evaluator
- Teacher as reflective practitioner
- Learning communities
Students showcase their level of proficiency in each of the ten standards via an electronic portfolio and/or standard portfolio. To investigate the coursework specific to the Physical Education certification click here. To meet the faculty teaching in the Physical Education Certification program click here.
Occupational Opportunities
- Teacher
- Coach Recreation Therapy
- Dance instructor
- Occupational Therapy
- Dance Therapy
- Outdoor ed. instructor
- Weight-control counselor
- Youth sports coach
- Intramural director
- Camp Director
- Protective service worker
- Government careers
- Sports Official
- Agency Recreation Leader
- Corporate Trainer
Typical Work Activities
- Lead groups of students in classes in games, dance, gymnastics, and fitness activities.
- Assess physical education needs and place in classes in accordance with their health status and ability.
- Direct and guide students in a broad range of activities to help them develop skills such as accuracy, agility, balance, coordination, power, rhythm, strength, timing, and other attributes needed in physical activities.
- Meet with parents, school counselors, and school staff, to keep the community informed about the physical education and sports programs.
- Teach a sports skills
- Instruct students in the use of equipment.
- Prepare a budget for materials and equipment.
- May teach other subjects in the classroom.
- May coach a sport
- May give first aid and/or CPR.
Need More Information?
Contact: Dr. P. Greg Comfort-Division Chair Health and Sport Sciences
