1. ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PETE PROGRAM!

2. CORE PETE FACULTY Dr. BuschnerDr. HimbergDr. TroutDr. Patton

3. PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAM “Preparing future physical educators to guide children in the process of becoming physically active for life”

4. GENERAL EDUCATION  For all GE advising, see a GE adviser in the Student Services Center (SSC).  For GE transfers, check with GE adviser on ALL GE requirements, lower and upper division (even if you have an AA or your JC adviser said you are fine).  You have room for 17 units of electives in the PETE degree  Adapted authorization, supplements, minors, activity courses, etc.

5. CORE COURSES  BIOL 103 Human Anatomy (4)  BIOL 104 Human Physiology (4)  KINE 320 Exercise and Sport Psychology (3)  KINE 321 Motor Development and Behavior (3)  KINE 322 Biomechanics (4)  KINE 323 Physiology of Exercise (4)

6. PETE REQUIRED COURSES  KINE 305: Philosophy of School Based P.E. (3)  KINE 306 Self-def. and Net-games for Teachers (3)  KINE 308 Rhythms and Dance for Teachers (3)  KINE 309 Developmentally Appropriate P.E. for Children (3)  KINE 312 Outdoor Education for Teachers (3)  KINE 315 Intro to Adapted Physical Activity (3)  KINE 410 Developmentally Appropriate P.E. for Middle School (3)  KINE 411 Assessment in Physical Education (3)  KINE 484 Developmentally Appropriate P.E. for High School (3)

7. PETE REQUIRED COURSES - ACTIVITY CLASSES  Three courses selected:  Adviser approved activity course (1): Focus on sports/activities where you are NOT very skilled  KINE 154 A Beginning Swimming (1) or approved substitution if skills test passed  KINE 156 A Beginning Tennis (1) or approved substitution if skills test passed  Skills tests for Tennis and Swimming  If you pass, select other courses (they still need approval). If you don’t pass, take KINE 154A (S) and 156A (T).  Swimming skills assessed: Front crawl, Back crawl or backstroke, Sidestroke, Breaststroke, & Treading water.  Tennis skills assessed: Forehand ground stroke, Backhand groundstroke, Lob, Volley, Serve, & Game play.  In addition to the 3 required activity courses, we STRONGLY recommend that you take one additional 1-unit activity class each semester!

8. HOW DO I BECOME A TEACHER?  After the BA, enrollment in a 1 year Credential program  2 semesters of teaching in the schools and night courses on campus  Apply last semester of BA - Usually March 1st and October 1st deadlines (check w/EDUC department)  Must also apply to graduate school (apply on-line)  CSU-Chico Credential program prerequisites:  BA and Subject Matter Competence (SMC)  Candidate Disposition Form  Additional Courses: ENGL 471 and EDTE 302  Passing the CBEST test (Required observation hours and other prerequisite courses built into the PETE program; which saves about 9 units)

9. SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCE  The state of CA requires competence in your subject matter by degree (“waiver”) or test (CSET), so you must either:  Complete the SMC “waiver” program (BA) in PETE (must request from the advisor, who then writes a letter in P-1):  With a 2.75 GPA in the major or a cumulative 2.67 GPA  No lower than “C-” in any PETE courses.  or Pass the CSET for Physical Education  This is not recommended because it is expensive, not valid, and they provide no feedback.

10. CANDIDATE DISPOSITION FORMS  This form is filled out by your PETE faculty. It reflects the attitudes, values and behaviors you have exhibited while in the PETE program.  Completed for every candidate (must request from adviser).

11. C-BEST  The C-BEST is a test of basic math and language skills, passing it is required by all CA teachers.  Take as soon as possible, must pass by EDUC application deadline.

12. OPTIONAL ADD-ONS  Minor in Coaching or Minor in Exercise Science: Dr. Traci Ciapponi or Jolene Barry  Supplementary Authorizations: Allows you to teach this subject through 9 th grade level if you have a valid teaching credential in another subject area. They require an additional 20 Lower division or 10 Upper division units, C or better.  Adapted PE Added Authorization: Marci Pope  Others: See adviser in applicable department  Health Science Supplementary Authorization (recommended)  Math, English, and Science are popular choices  For more information: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/sup-subject-matter- auth.html http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/sup-subject-matter- auth.html

13. PETE MAJORS’ CLUB  Engage in professional development  Practice advocacy in action  Develop relationships with peers  Find social support for the program

14. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES  Inspire  TA Opportunities (306, 308, and 410)  BE:WELL  KIDS:PLAY

15. ADVISING MEETINGS  Be prepared!  Read all advising sheets and materials before asking questions  Degree Audit in KINE 410  Make sure you declare PETEBA, or your course requirements will not show up.

16. TIME TO DECLARE!!  Fill out form.  Inform department about intent to complete minor if applicable.