Curriculum

Certification

PETE students embark on a plan of study that leads to a K-12 specialist certification in physical education.
The program also features a secondary level (6-12) minor program that leads to certification.

Program Requirements

For information about specific requirements for the degree, refer to the Illinois State University undergraduate catalog and the course sequence document.

Gateway Requirements

Find information on the Gateway requirements on the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center website. You can track your progress towards meeting these requirements in My Illinois State on the “Academics” tab.

Student Teaching Prep

Learn about requirements, exams, courses, and other checkpoints necessary to make sure you're prepared to student teach.

Student Teaching

Student teaching is the final stage for most students. Majors students teach at both elementary and high schools. This gives you a variety of teaching experience.

After student teaching and meeting all other requirements, you will graduate with a K-12 certification in physical education.

Student Teaching Contact

Contact Dr. Mary Henninger at mlhenni@IllinoisState.edu for more information or questions about student teaching.