K-12 PE Teaching

The kindergarten through 12^th grade physical education teaching concentration prepares students to be eligible for teacher licensure in physical education in the state of Tennessee. The program of study provides extensive training in elementary and secondary pedagogy and supports the mission of the College of Education - Educating Leaders in the 21st Century. Teacher candidates are trained to assume leadership roles in the classroom, school, and community, while developing skills and knowledge in professional content and pedagogy with a special emphasis on technology, multicultural, and inclusion education. Physical Education specialists develop skills in reflective thinking and decision-making as they grow personally into caring lifelong learners.