The Following Courses Listed Below Use Resources That Contain Materials That Meet UIL Requirements:

• ATR 2307 - Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3 Credits
• EXS 2203 - First Aid 2 Credits
• EXS 3314 - Coaching Methods 3 Credits

The Following Courses Are Required for the Coaching Minor (18 Hours)

• EXS 2203 - First Aid 2 Credits
• EXS 2301 - Anatom Basis for Phys Activity 3 Credits
• EXS 3100 - Biomechanics Laboratory 1 Credits
• EXS 3300 - Biomechanics 3 Credits
• EXS 3314 - Coaching Methods 3 Credits

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• EXS 3320 - Secondary Methods in Physical Education 3 Credits and
• any 3 hours of 3000 or 4000 level Exercise Science electives 3 Credits

Requirements for Admission to Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Program:

Students who plan to complete teacher certification requirements must be admitted to the PETE Program. Students can apply after successful completion of EXS 1300 . Admission to the PETE Program is required before students are allowed to begin additional course work in the Physical Education Teacher Education program. Student’s application for admission to the PETE Program is complete when the requirements listed below are satisfied.

Note: All requirements must be met before students are permitted to enroll in Physical Education Teacher Education courses.

Students must:

• Complete PETE program application and be accepted
• Have a combined GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Complete EXS 1300  with minimum grade of “C”
• Complete at least 15 semester hours, and
• Pass background check

Requirements for Continuance in the PETE Program:

 In order to progress through the PETE program the student must meet all criteria set by the School of Education and the following:

• Maintain a combined (Texas Wesleyan University) GPA or 2.75 or higher
• Maintain a clean background check
• Complete all EXS and EDU courses with a minimum grade of “C”
• Complete the TExES PPR and EC-12 PE Certification Exam

Texas Occupations Code 53.152

You may potentially be ineligible for Texas Teacher Certification if you have been convicted of a criminal offense. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will take into consideration the nature and seriousness of the crime. Under Texas Occupations Code 53.102, you have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the TEA. Information regarding this process can be found at https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs/.