Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in Concentration in Physical & Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE)

Catalog Year 2024-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for EDUCATION

Transfer Guidance

Admission into the Kinesiology – PHETE Program at JMU

• Students who meet the requirements for guaranteed admission to JMU are guaranteed admission to the concentration in Physical and Health Education Teacher Education within the Kinesiology major.

• The PHETE concentration is a five-year Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. Upon successful completion of the first four years, students earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in kinesiology. The fifth-year MAT degree provides the requisite courses to obtain a VA state teaching license in Physical and Health Education (PK-12).

• Students must complete an approved transferable associate degree from their Virginia community college with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for guaranteed admission to JMU. Students who do not qualify for guaranteed admission are encouraged to apply to JMU through the regular admission process. For additional details about requirements for guaranteed admission, please see the JMU letter of intent for your community college: www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-gaa.shtml.

• Students will apply to the Teacher Education Program as part of a course for the major taken during their first fall semester at JMU.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://www.jmu.edu/transfer/

• Register Intent to Transfer: Students can notify JMU of their interest in transferring through College Connect at www.TransferVirginia.org. Transfer applicants from a VCCS institution intending to apply through the Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Requirements and forms are available at: https://www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-GAA.shtml.

• Admission Application: By March 1 for Fall or October 15 for Spring at https://www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/apply-online.shtml

• Financial Aid: https://www.jmu.edu/financialaid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Deadline is March 1. Learn more at studentaid.gov.

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• There are multiple paths to complete this degree, so if you do not complete all suggested courses above, it will not influence the admission process, though it may impact time to graduation. Key courses on this guide that serve as prerequisites for upper-level Kinesiology courses in PHETE include Anatomy & Physiology with lab (both BIO 141 and 142 must be completed prior to transfer), Lifespan Human Development (PSYC 160), Foundations of Education (EDU 200), and Nutrition (NUTR 280).

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org.

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and James Madison University within your first year. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Kinesiology is the study of human movement, performance, and function through the application of scientific principles. The curriculum includes study in areas such as: biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport psychology, sport history, motor development, sport sociology, adapted physical activity, and teaching / exercise leadership.

• The Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) concentration requires that students meet Admissions and Retention Standards for the Teacher Education program to be fully admitted and to continue progress in the program.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: An approved transferable associate degree from a Virginia Community College will waive general education requirements at JMU. The list of approved transferable associate degrees can be found at www.jmu.edu/transfer/vccs-transfer/asdegrees.shtml.

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students who complete a transferable associate degree from a Virginia Community College through Dual Enrollment (DE) will not be eligible for guaranteed admission but will receive the general education waiver at JMU. DE associate degree earners who want to make progress toward their intended major should follow the curriculum in this guide.

• Credit for Prior Learning: Credit for prior learning may be awarded differently at JMU than at your previous institution. JMU accepts and reviews AP, IB CIE, and CLEP examinations for all students with eligible scores. JMU will complete an independent review of the test score to apply credit to your JMU student record. Other credit for prior learning is awarded on a per case basis for the ADP and RN-BSN programs in consultation with the department of expertise. Credit for learning acquired in military service is awarded by the registrar's office using the ACE guide credit recommendation for study/experience listed on the military transcript and in consultation with the department of expertise.

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at JMU.

Is This College Right For Me?

• JMU is a mid to large size institution that behaves more like a smaller institution. Faculty and staff hold students as the top priority. JMU has a 96% satisfaction rate. 88% of classes have fewer than 50 students. JMU is the #1 most recommended public university in the US by the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education; JMU is the #1 Best College for Employment in Virginia according to U.S. Department of Education statistics compiled by Zippia. JMU has the highest post-graduation job levels of all Virginia colleges. Learn more about our college at www.jmu.edu and www.TransferVirginia.org.

Did You Know That…

• There is no limit to the number of credits you can transfer to JMU, but 50% of the credits required for graduation in your major must be taken at a 4-year college or university, and 25% must be taken at JMU. (Most JMU majors require 120 credits, so 60 must come from a 4-year and 30 must be taken at JMU.)

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree.

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at JMU.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Program Successes & Highlights

• The Department of Kinesiology strives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all educational endeavors and offers professional development for our students through comprehensive, accredited curricula and practical fieldwork experiences, as well as innovative extracurricular programming and state-of-the-art facilities.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources: Our department assists students to engage with campus, departmental, and community resources that offer focused support and leadership training in areas relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Innovative Extracurricular Programming: Among the programs our students engage with are Empowerment 3 (E3), which seeks to empower individuals and their families, professionals, and communities through physical activity and mentorship; the Morrison Bruce Center (MBC), which is dedicated to enhancing the physical and mental well-being of girls and women; and the Health & Physical Activity Institute (HPAI), which strives to improve the quality of health and physical education instruction.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities include the Human Performance Lab, the PHETE Classroom & Movement Lab, the Body Composition Lab, the Weight Room, the Crawford Fitness Center, Sinclair Gymnasium, and Savage Natatorium.

• For more information about accreditation of our programs, resources, programming, and facilities, please visit the JMU Department of Kinesiology website at https://www.jmu.edu/kinesiology/index.html/.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Generally, two-thirds of transfer applicants are admitted to JMU. Competitive applicants will have mostly As & Bs and have completed at least one class in each of our four core areas (English, mathematics, lab science, and social science).

• JMU defines a transfer student as a student that has graduated from high school (or holds a GED equivalency) AND has taken courses in college after high school graduation.

• Learn more about applying at https://www.jmu.edu/transfer/ or www.TransferVirginia.org.

Do More With Your Degree!

• Students who choose the Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) concentration within the Department of Kinesiology would be eligible to apply for their Virginia teaching license at the end of the Master degree. Students would also have the option of completing their coaching minor or taking classes towards a strength and conditioning certification.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students who choose PHETE would complete requirements through the JMU Department of Education. These requirements are included within several of the PHETE classes. Students are required to pass the VCLA and PRAXIS II (Physical and Health Education content area) before they would be eligible to register for their student teaching experience.