[1] Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Physical Education

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Students interested in teacher licensure with this degree should contact the chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

The degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Kinesiology and Physical Education (P-8 and 7-12) requires successful completion of a minimum of 133 hours, including (1) the general education component, (2) the degree component, and (3) a 23-hour required minor in health education with an emphasis in P-8 and 7-12 school health (see the Health Sciences section in this bulletin).The minor is under the direction of the student's minor advisor. General education courses do not count toward the required hours for the major. A grade of C or better is required in all kinesiology courses. This is a selective admissions program.

[1.1] Major in P-8 and 7-12 Physical Education

KPED core curriculum (17 hours): KPED 2381, 3382, 4230, 4300, 4320, and 4395.

P-8, 7-12 Major Requirements (36 hours): KPED 2203, 2223, 2250, 2300, 2340, 3316, 3330, 3331, 3363, 4310, 4380; 4 hours selected from the following courses KPED 2212, 2215 or 2216, 2222, 2224, 2225, 2226, or 3200. Please note proficiency requirements: BS proficiency link.

Coaching Requirements (2 hours): One coaching course selected from KPED 3210, 3211, 3212, 3213, or 3214. Recommended elective courses for prospective coaches are KPED 2395, 3315, 3240, and 4351.

Admission: Admission to the Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) program is required for enrollment in designated upper-division professional kinesiology and physical education courses.

[1.2] Admission Requirements

The following minimum requirements must be met for admission to the KPE program:

Completion of an Application for Admission. This form may be obtained from the Kinesiology and Physical Education Departmental Office, Room 102 in the Farris Center.
A cumulative 2.5 GPA on all coursework attempted. Prior to admission, transfer students with no previous coursework at UCA must also establish a 2.5 GPA in a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours.
Completion of 31 hours of pre-requisite courses BIOL 1400 or 1410, MATH 1390 or higher, HED 2201, KPED 1320, 2250, 2300, 2381 and two hours selected from KPED 1125 and 1135 or KPED 2212, 2213, 2214, 2215, 2216, 2222, 2224, 2225 and 2226, SPCH 1300,WRTG 1310 and 1320, with no grade less than a C.
Completion of the PRAXIS I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) according to the following minimum scores: PPST Reading 172; PPST Math 171; PPST Writing 174. Students are advised to take the Praxis I during the first year of enrollment. Admission to the program will be delayed until minimum scores on each section are achieved.
Completion of forty-five (45) semester hours (or in process).
Submission of two recommendations for admission from UCA KPED and/or HED faculty (one recommendation must be completed by the instructor of KPED 2300).
Completion of the developmental portfolio (see BS portfolio link for further information regarding the developmental portfolio; for submission deadlines see below).
Successful completion of the fitness test (see BS fitness link for further information regarding the test; for testing deadlines see below).
Completion of a writing sample. Students must contact the UCA Writing Center to complete the writing sample, which will be forwarded to the chair of the Kinesiology and Physical Education Department. The student's major area faculty will assess the writing sample. At the discretion of the major area faculty, a student may submit a second writing sample for assessment. For writing sample submission deadlines see below.
Student interview by major area faculty with recommendation for admission. Students will register for the interview in the Kinesiology and Physical Education Departmental Office located in Farris Center Room 102. Items A-I will be forwarded to two major area faculty prior to the interview dates established by the department. Interview registration deadlines are listed below.

[1.3] Deadlines for Completion of Departmental Requirements

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education will observe the following deadlines for the application process. Students are encouraged to submit all requirements for admission prior to the established deadlines.

October 1	Final date for submission of the writing sample and interview registration for students seeking admission for the following spring semester.
November 1	Final date for completion of items A-G (from the list of admission requirements) for students seeking full admission to the KPE program the following spring; and final date for submission of the showcase portfolio for students seeking to graduate in December.
December 2	Final date for the successful completion of the fitness test and developmental portfolio for students seeking admission to the KPE program for the following spring; and final date for successful completion of the showcase portfolio for students seeking to graduate in December.
December 10	Final date for the completion of the program exit survey and exit interview for students seeking to graduate in December; and final date for submission of Praxis II test scores for students seeking to graduate in May.
February 15	Final date for submission of the writing sample and interview registration for students seeking admission for the summer or fall semester.
March 15	Final date for completion of items A-G (from the list of admission requirements) for students seeking full admission to the KPE program (summer or fall), final date for submission of the developmental portfolio for students seeking admission to KPE Program (summer or fall); and final date for submission of the showcase portfolio for students seeking to graduate in May.
April 15	Final date for the successful completion of the fitness test and successful completion of the developmental portfolio for students seeking admission to KPE Program (summer or fall); and final date for completion of the showcase portfolio for students seeking to graduate in May.
May 1	Final date for the completion of the program exit survey and exit interview for students seeking to graduate in May; and final date for submission of Praxis II test scores for students seeking to graduate in December.
*June 15	Final date for completion of items A-G (from the list of admission requirements) for students seeking full admission to the KPE program for August. Final date for submission of the developmental portfolio for students seeking admission to KPE Program in fall; and final date for submission of the showcase portfolio for students seeking to graduate in August.
*July 15	Final date for the successful completion of the fitness test and successful completion of the developmental portfolio for students seeking admission to KPE Program in the fall; and final date for successful completion of the showcase portfolio for students seeking to graduate in August.
August 1	Final date for the and completion of the program exit survey and exit interview for students seeking to graduate in August.
*Summer admission to the KPE program is offered at the discretion of the KPE department. Students should complete admission during the spring semester for admission the following fall to ensure continuously matriculation.

[1.4] Program Exit Requirements

Students must complete the following requirements and submit the following documentation to the chair of the Kinesiology and Physical Education prior to graduation.

Cumulative and major 2.75 GPA.
Application for Graduation by the deadline established by the university and listed at http://www.uca.edu/schedule07/html/academiccalendar.php.
Passing score on the showcase portfolio. Deadlines for submission are listed above.
Praxis II Content Areas Exams: Health and Physical Education Content Knowledge (test # 0856) with a minimum score of 144 and Physical Education: Movement Forms - Analysis and Design (test # 0092) with a minimum score of 150. Deadlines for submission are listed above.
Program exit survey. Deadlines for submission are listed above.
Exit interview with the chair of the Kinesiology and Physical Education Department. Deadlines for completion are listed above.

[1.5] Retention in Kinesiology and Physical Education Program

Following acceptance into the KPE program, to remain in good standing a student must

Exhibit responsible and professional behavior in all classes, field experiences and interactions with peers and faculty, as judged by the program faculty, clinical supervisors and/or mentor teachers;
Maintain a minimum of 2.5 cumulative and major GPA; and
Maintain the student code of conduct and not violate criminal law.

Failure to meet retention standards will result in suspension and/or removal from the program.

A formal review by the Admissions and Retention Committee (ARC) will occur before a student will be allowed to enroll in internships. The outcomes of this review will determine whether the student will be permitted to continue in the KPE program. The review may result in a remediation plan rather than dismissal. Decisions to remove a student from the KPE program will be recommended by the ARC and approved by the program coordinator, department chair, and college dean.

[1.6] Retention in Field Experiences/Internship

A student may be removed from a field experience, clinical, or internship when any of the following occurs:

The appropriate authority states that the student's presence in the classroom and/or clinical site is not in the best interest of the school's students or the clinic's clients and/or the appropriate authority requests that the student be removed.
The student exhibits unprofessional, unethical and/or unlawful behavior.
A decision has been made that the student cannot receive a grade of C or better in a field experience or internship course.

[1.7] Appeals of Admission and Retention Decisions

If the student so desires, he/she may submit a formal appeal of an admission or retention decision. In such a situation, a student can only initiate an appeal after seeking resolution with the program's Admission and Retention Committee. An appeal must be based on exceptional and extenuating circumstances and other pertinent information not previously available or considered. A formal appeal must be submitted in writing to the Dean of the College (CHAS) within five business days of being notified of admission or retention status. The Dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will transmit the appeal to KPE Academic Appeals Committee. The candidate may appeal to the CHAS dean, in writing, within five business days of the committee's decision. The student may appeal to the Provost, in writing, within five business days of the Dean's decision.

[2] Courses in Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPED)

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Follow this link to KPED course descriptions: course link.

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