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Exercise & Nutrition Science

In the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts

Office: Physical Education 351
Telephone: (619) 594-5541



Adapted Physical Education Credential*
(Credential Code: 00980)

Admission Categories

Pre-Service Program

In-Service Program

Physical Education Minor

Types of Activity Courses

Adapted Physical Education Credential* Top of Page

(Credential Code: 00980)

Admission Categories Top of Page

Level I: Kinesiology major with an interest in adapted physical education, completion of a minimum of 45 units with a GPA of 2.5 or better, and official application to the coordinator of adapted physical education.

Level II: Kinesiology major with a minimum of 2.75 after 90 units including the completion of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 301, 303, 304, 348, 363 and at least one unit of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 388, 135 hours of practicum in school and community settings, and official application to the coordinator of adapted physical education.

Level III: Certified. Completion of all courses required for kinesiology major in the single subject teaching credential major, all classes for the certification including completion of the entire student teaching experience. (Preliminary credential.) The student must have a 3.0 average and no grade lower than C in all the academic classes required to be certified. A required course in which a grade lower than C is earned may be repeated only with prior approval of the coordinator.

Pre-Service Program Top of Page

Candidates for this program in adapted physical education must complete the requirements for the single subject teaching credential in physical education, apply for the program, be accepted, and complete the following specialist coursework.

1. Adapted Program: Minimum 16 units. Exercise and Nutritional -Sciences 348, 363, 398** (1 unit), 667, 672, and Special Education 501.
2. Practical Experience and Student Teaching: The candidate must complete one unit of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 388, 135 hours of practicum in school and community settings, and a full-time student teaching experience in adapted physical education.

In-Service Program Top of Page

Candidates for this program in adapted physical education must complete the requirements for the single subject teaching credential in physical education, apply for the program, be accepted, and complete the following specialist coursework.

1. Adapted Program: Minimum of 16 units. Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 348, 363, 398** (1 unit), 667, 672, and 684.
2. Practical Experience and Student Teaching: The candidate must complete one unit of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 388, 135 hours of practicum in school and community settings, and a full-time student teaching experience in adapted physical education or equivalent experience.
* Additional prerequisites required for this credential.
** Approved by Coordinator, Adapted Physical Education.

Physical Education Minor Top of Page

Coaching: The coaching of athletic teams is an integral part of the field of physical education. The physical education minor has been created for the purpose of allowing undergraduate students to study the scientific and technical bases of sport coaching. Completion of the minor will provide students with the qualifications for coaching in public and private schools, community athletic/sport programs, club sport programs, or other areas where coaching knowledge and experience is needed.

Psychology 101 is prerequisite to the minor and should be taken to satisfy General Education. Requirements for the minor are a minimum of 24 units to include Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 210, 265, 265L, 301, 307, 351, 352 or 353 (2 units), 398 (3 units), Biology 212*, Psychology 101; and one of the following: Biology 215, Economics 201, Psychology 270, Sociology 201, or Statistics 119.

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

* This course to be offered as Biology 296, "Principles of Human Anatomy," for the 1997-98 academic year.

Types of Activity Courses Top of Page

The department offers a wide variety of physical activity courses ranging from adapted physical education through intermediate level classes. The purpose of the physical activity program is to:

1. Provide quality physical activity skill instruction at the beginning and intermediate levels in a wide variety of sport and dance activities.
2. Provide a vehicle for vigorous physical activity in an instructional setting.
3. Provide knowledge about various sport and dance activities.
4. Provide knowledge about the value of physical activity as it relates to an improved quality of life.
5. Provide opportunity for physical activity instruction to all segments of the student population, including those with temporary or permanent disabilities.

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