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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Education


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Endicott College offers Physical Education programs in two concentrations: a non-licensure concentration in Exercise Science and a Physical Education teacher licensure concentration.

Students who are prepared in the non-licensure area of Exercise Science have the opportunity to pursue further education, obtaining advanced degrees and/or employment in many allied health settings. The American College of Sports Medicine recognizes the shift to alternative care and a growing employment market for the exercise science professional and for those who have expertise in the management of fitness/wellness facilities.

The Physical Education Teacher Licensure concentration is designed to meet standards required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Students who complete this program and pass the state licensing examination (MTEL) will receive a license to teach physical education at two levels: Pre-K through Grade 8 and Grades 5 through 12.

Admission to the Teacher Licensure Program

Requirements for admission into the Physical Education Program include the regular admission requirements as outlined in the Catalog and a minimum combined score of at least 1050 on the Critical Reading and Math portions of the SAT.

Those not offered admission into the Physical Education Program upon entrance to Endicott may change into the program when they (1) pass the Communication and Literacy MTEL exam, (2) maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, and (3) achieve at least a C+ (77%) in all physical education courses. Because of the curriculum requirements, individuals interested in changing into the program from another major should work closely with their advisors and the Dean of Sport Science and Fitness to ensure that they are completing requirements in a timely manner.

Continuation in the Teacher Licensure Program

To continue in the Physical Education Program, students must achieve a “C+” (77) or better in all physical education courses. Students must also have a 2.5 GPA at the beginning of their junior year to be promoted. In addition, students are required to pass the MTEL Communication and Literacy Examination to be eligible to register for the junior year of coursework and to pass the MTEL Physical Education Examination to be eligible to register for student teaching.

Transferring into theTeacher Licensure Program
(from another Physical Education program)

Transfer students from another college or university must present a course description of each physical education course taken and a transcript from the previous program for evaluation by the Physical Education Curriculum Committee. A grade of C+ or better is required for transfer credit to be considered for all physical education courses and science courses.

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