Physical Education

Program Type: Major
Program Level: Undergraduate
Department: Education

The mission of the Mount Marty University Teacher Education Department is to prepare high quality teachers. The department uses a developmental approach within a context of relationships to help students grow in their sense of self and in their ability to serve as competent teachers.

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Major

Bachelor Degree Requirements: 128 credits

Secondary Education Major Course Requirements: 

  • EDN 150 Orientation to Teaching
  • EDN 156 Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDN 214-18 Field Experience in Elementary/Middle/Secondary
  • EDN 233 Educational Psychology
  • EDN 234 Measurement, Evaluation and Management
  • EDN 266 Middle School/Junior High Education
  • EDN 314-18 Practicum in Elementary/Middle/Secondary
  • EDN 360 Indian Studies
  • EDN 362 Middle School/Secondary Reading in the Content Area
  • EDN 374 Middle School and Secondary General Methods
  • EDN 376 Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning
  • EDN 377 Human Relations Skills
  • EDN 453 Student Teaching Seminar
  • EDN 457 Secondary School Student Teaching
  • EDN 490 Seminar: The Teaching Profession
  • SPE 260 Psychology of the Exceptional Individual

Physical Education Major Course Requirements:

  • PED 100 Introduction to Physical Education
  • PED 133 Gymnastics/Tumbling
  • PED 135 Dance
  • PED 200 Fundamentals of Coaching
  • PED 211 Individual/Dual Sports I
  • PED 212 Individual/Dual Sports II
  • PED 213 Team Sports I
  • PED 214 Team Sports II
  • PED 217 First Aid & CPR
  • PED 225 Health and Wellness in Special Populations
  • PED 226 Strength and Functional Conditioning
  • PED 230 Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • PED 315 Elementary Methods of Physical Education
  • PED 350 Principles of Health
  • PED 353 Biomechanics
  • PED 382 Adapted Physical Education
  • PED 440 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletic Programs
  • PED 450 Exercise Physiology
  • PED 451 Secondary Health and Physical Education Methods 

Related Course Requirements:

  • EXS 254 Sports First Aid/Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
  • EDN 455 Elementary School Student Teaching in Physical Education

Choose at least one outdoor recreational activity from the following:

  • REC 212 Biking and Hiking
  • REC 213 Small Crafts
  • REC 214 Skiing
  • REC 223 Community Recreation, Sports and Tourism
  • REC 220 Introduction to Archery
  • REC 341 Camping/Outdoor Recreation 

Dan Slowey
Instructor of Education

Dr. Jennifer Weber
Associate Professor of Education

  • Mount Marty Teacher Education Club
    • Students majoring in education have the opportunity to participate in the Teacher Education Club.  Members meet monthly to plan service projects for students and families of the local community. Through this service, Education Club members grow professionally, creating networks to assist them in their future as educators.
  • South Dakota Education Association/National Education Association-Student Program
    • Students join the state education organization which provides professional growth opportunities through newsletters, current research, and networking. SDEA-SP also provides liability insurance to teacher candidates. 

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