Physical Education and Health

Undergraduate Teacher Preparation
Graduate Curriculum and Instruction

The Department of Exercise Science, Sport, Physical Education and Recreation houses the academic program for undergraduate (B.S. Ed.) and graduate (M.S. Ed.) students pursuing teacher licensure and advanced studies in physical education and health designed for the PreK-12 school setting. This unique discipline is designed to promote the teaching competencies of these future and current professionals. The curriculum is conceptual-based, aligned with NASPE Standards and the Virginia Standards of Learning. The coursework addresses a wide range of content and skill areas such as physical education pedagogy, teaching of sports, motor development, motor learning, exercise science, biomechanics, and health education.

Application information, financial aid, and general university admission requirements can be found at the Old Dominion University home page (http://www.odu.edu).

For additional information or specific program questions write to:

Physical Education Teacher Preparation
Program Coordinator
Old Dominion University
Department of Exercise Science, Sport, Physical Education and Recreation
5215 Hampton Blvd.HPE 140
Norfolk, VA 23529

Call: 757-683-4995

Email: SKnott@odu.edu Undergraduate Coordinator
             LGagen@odu.edu Graduate Coordinator

Graduate

The Graduate program has two emphasis areas in the Master’s of Education in Physical Education Curriculum & Instruction:
The MS Ed in Physical Education Curriculum & Instruction requires 33 semester hours for completion.
The MS Ed in Physical Education Curriculum & Instruction with Initial Virginia Licensure  requires additional semester hours to fulfill any outstanding licensure requirements.

Undergraduate

The BS in Physical Education requires a total of 120 semester hours is required in the baccalaureate degree program in physical education and health, which leads to initial teacher licensure in Virginia upon passage of the PRAXIS I, PRAXIS II, and completion of the culminating experience of the teacher candidate internship. A Virginia teaching license is accepted for licensure in many other states. Driver’s education courses (6 semester hours) are offered for completion of the Virginia endorsement area and are highly recommended for those who intend to teach at the secondary level.

Health Minor

A minor in health is offered for students in other programs by completing these specified courses (19 credit hours) in health education.

Driver's Education Endorsement

An endorsement area in driver's education can be completed in a two-course series (6-credit hours). Driver's education endorsement is highly recommended for students desiring to teach on the secondary level.