Department of Kinesiology
B.S. in K-12 Physical Education
K-12 Physical Education Teacher Education Program at Boise State University guides students in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential for success teaching physical education in the elementary and secondary schools. Course work combines content knowledge, theories of learning and human development, study of curriculum, and methodology. The program advances the conceptual framework of the ‘professional educator’ who adjusts their teaching approaches and learning environment to the needs and backgrounds of their students. In essence, the goal of the program is to guide teacher candidates to becoming reflective practitioners with the express purpose of increasing P-12 student learning with diverse populations. Candidates who complete this program will have demonstrated evidence of meeting the Idaho Beginning Teacher Standards through a multitude of field based teaching and learning experiences, and are then eligible for recommendation for state certification.