College of Health & Social Sciences
The mission of the Integrative Physical Education Teaching Education degree is to prepare physical educators to deliver quality physical education classes at the K-12 levels.
The Single-Subject Credential in Physical Education is an integrated program offered jointly by the Department of Kinesiology and the Graduate College of Education. Through this program, we educate and certify teachers to teach physical education in public and private K-12 schools. The emphasis on pedagogical knowledge during the early field experience, pre-service, and in-service teaching experience provides the learning environment for teachers to develop the necessary skills to educate a diverse student population to be physically educated individuals for lifelong physical activity.
This concentration integrates the BS degree in Kinesiology and single subject credential in Physical Education. Students will complete the required courses for the major in 3 years and during the 4th year, take the courses required for the single subject Physical Education credential (Student Teaching requirements).
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Department of Kinesiology
Gym, Room 101
Phone: (415) 338-2244
Email: kinesiol@sfsu.edu
Website: https://kin.sfsu.edu/
Chair: Matt Lee
Freshmen Student Advising Information
The information provided in this section is provided by your major department. Please review the information to help you determine the best course options for your first semester at SF State.
- COMM 150 (meets GE Area A1); and
- ENG 114/104 (meets GE Area A2); and
- BIOL 100 + 101 (meets GE Area B2 and B3) OR BIOL 230
- CHEM 101+102 (meets GE Area B1 and B3) OR CHEM 115
- MATH 124 (meets GE Area B4);
- PH 290 (meets GE area C1 and SF Studies GP)
No.
No.
- BIOL 100 and 101 or BIOL 230 (230 is only if want to pursue specialized graduate programs)
- CHEM 101 and 102 or CHEM 115 (115 is only if want to pursue specialized graduate programs)
This department does not have a supplemental worksheet for this major—please refer to the Major Roadmaps listed above.
- AP Biology with a score of 4 or better will satisfy BIOL 230. Score of 3 will satisfy BIOL 100/101.
- AP Statistics (only if took exam in 2018-2019) with a passing score of 3 or better will satisfy MATH 124.
- AP Chemistry with a score of 4 or better will satisfy CHEM 115. Score of 3 will satisfy CHEM 101/102.
- IB Biology HL with a score of 5 or better will satisfy BIOL 230.
No.
- Physical Education Teacher
- Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.