Teaching Physical Education EC 12
Teaching Physical Education EC-12
Turn your love of sports and movement into a future in the classroom. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's Associate of Arts in Teaching Physical Education EC-12 gives you a strong, transfer-ready start toward a bachelor's degree and certification to teach physical education in the public schools. This curriculum covers the first two years of a track built for future PE teachers. Developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, it serves as a guide for structuring the first two years of a physical education major. From your first course to your transfer, you'll build the knowledge and skills that prepare you to coach, teach, and inspire students — close to home.
Top Careers in Teaching Physical Education
A career in physical education lets you share your energy and help students build healthy habits that last a lifetime. You'll gain a basic knowledge of kinesiology — its foundations, health, and injury prevention — while learning what it takes to lead a classroom and a gym. Your studies blend movement with real teaching foundations, so you graduate ready to keep moving toward your goals.
This degree is built to transfer. The Teaching Physical Education EC-12 AA prepares you to enter a four-year institution's Education degree program, where you'll complete the coursework and certification needed to teach. From there, the path leads to the public school gym and a meaningful career working with students of all ages.
Your skills travel with you across many settings. Critical thinking, clear communication, and teamwork matter in every classroom and on every court. So does a sense of social and personal responsibility — the kind that good teachers model for their students every day.
Strong skills open doors. With a solid academic foundation behind you, you can keep building toward a bachelor's degree and a career that makes a difference.
The pay outlook is solid and close to home. In the Beaumont–Port Arthur area, secondary school teachers earn a median wage of about $63,210 a year. Across Texas, the lowest 10% of teachers earn around $50,410, while the top 10% earn $78,020 or more — so there's real room to grow as you gain experience. With steady demand for teachers in your community, a career in physical education offers dependable pay and the chance to build a future where you already live.
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Steven J. Zani
Chair of General Education and Developmental Studies
Education Annex Building, Office 133
Phone: 409-984-6341
Email: zanisj@lamarpa.edu
Program Information
| Course | Title | SCH |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| EDUC 1100 | Learning Framework | |
| EDUC 1301 | Intro to the Teaching Profession | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | |
| KINE 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | |
| HIST1301 | United States History I | |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II | |
| KINE 1304 | Personal/Community Health | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | |
| * | Creative Arts | |
| Third Semester | ||
| KINE 1306 | First Aid | |
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy & Physiology I (Lec) | |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy & Physiology I (Lab) | |
| EDUC 2301 | Intro to Special Populations | |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BIOL 2302 | Anatomy & Physiology II (Lec) | |
| BIOL 2102 | Anatomy & Physiology II (Lab) | |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | |
| KINE 2356 | Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries | |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | |
| Total | ||
The Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Teaching Physical Education EC-12 program is built to move with you — toward a four-year degree and the career you want. As a two-year academic transfer degree, it gives you an affordable, smart start before you continue at a university. Here's how the program sets you up for success:
- Start with an academic transfer degree. The Associate of Arts in Teaching Physical Education EC-12 is the first two years of a track designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree and teach physical education in the public schools. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board developed the curriculum, so your courses are built to carry forward.
- Finish core complete. Complete the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ core curriculum and you're considered core complete — a strong head start that lets you focus on your major after you transfer.
- Transfer toward a bachelor's degree. Up to 60–66 semester credit hours from Â鶹Æƽâ°æ apply toward a bachelor's degree at Lamar University, with an additional 60 hours or more needed to finish the four-year degree. An advisor can help you map your plan from day one, so no time or credits go to waste.
- Move toward teacher certification. This degree prepares you to enter a four-year institution's Education degree program, where you'll complete the steps to become a certified public school teacher.
With a core-complete, transfer-ready foundation, you can continue toward a bachelor's degree and grow your career on a timeline that fits your goals.
What is the Teaching Physical Education EC-12 program at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ?
The program is an Associate of Arts in Teaching Physical Education EC-12 designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree and teach physical education in the public schools. It covers the first two years of a PE education track. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board developed the curriculum to guide colleges and universities in structuring those first two years for physical education majors.
Is this an academic transfer degree?
Yes. This is a two-year academic transfer degree built to set you up for a four-year university. Complete the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ core curriculum and you're considered core complete, giving you a strong head start toward your bachelor's degree — close to home.
What does "core complete" mean?
Core complete means you've finished the full block of general education courses required by the state. Once you're core complete, most universities accept your core as a whole, so you can focus on your major instead of repeating basic requirements.
What skills will I build in this program?
You'll build skills that nearly every field values. Your training focuses on:
- Critical thinking, inquiry, and analysis of information
- Clear written, oral, and visual communication
- Empirical and quantitative reasoning with data and facts
- Teamwork and flexibility in working with others
- Social responsibility and civic engagement
- Personal responsibility and ethical decision-making
These are practical, transferable skills you can carry into the classroom and a four-year degree.
What will I learn about kinesiology and teaching?
You'll build a basic knowledge of kinesiology, including its foundations, health, and injury prevention. You'll also learn to model behavior consistent with a teaching professional and gain a clear understanding of the requirements to become a public school teacher.
What can this degree lead to?
This degree prepares you to enter a four-year institution's Education degree program. From there, you can complete the coursework and certification needed to teach physical education in the public schools and build a rewarding career in education.
Can I attend part-time?
Yes. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ offers flexible scheduling, so you can attend full-time or part-time. You can build a plan that fits your work, family, and budget.
How many credits transfer to Lamar University?
Up to 60–66 semester credit hours from Â鶹Æƽâ°æ apply toward a bachelor's degree at Lamar University. From there, you'll complete an additional 60 hours or more to finish your four-year degree. An advisor can help you map your plan from day one.
Do I need certification to teach after I finish?
Yes. Teaching in the public schools requires a bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This program gives you the first two years and the foundation you need, then prepares you to transfer into a four-year Education program where you'll complete your certification.
How long does it take to finish?
You can complete this two-year academic transfer degree in about two years of full-time study. Part-time students may take longer. An advisor will help you choose a pace that fits your schedule.
How do I get started?
Take the first step today. Apply through ApplyTexas, then talk to an advisor about your goals and transfer plans. They'll walk you through enrollment, financial aid, and your course plan — one clear step at a time, close to home.
The Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Advantage
Ready to turn your love of sports and movement into a career in the classroom? Your path in physical education starts at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. This two-year academic transfer degree gives you a strong, affordable foundation — and sets you up to transfer toward a bachelor's degree and teacher certification with confidence.
At Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, you learn from supportive instructors who know your name. You'll build a foundation in the fundamentals of kinesiology, health, and injury prevention, while learning what it takes to lead a classroom. You'll sharpen real skills: critical thinking, clear communication, working with data, teamwork, and the kind of social and personal responsibility that good teachers model every day. Complete the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ core curriculum and you're core complete, giving you a head start on your bachelor's degree at Lamar University.
By graduation, you'll have more than a degree. You'll have a transfer-ready foundation and a clear path toward teaching physical education in the public schools. It's affordable, flexible, career-focused learning that meets you where you are — and prepares you for wherever you want to go.