PHYSICAL EDUCATION - TEACHER EDUCATION
SUGGESTED MINORS
Physical Education – Teacher Certification (PETC) students are trained to teach physical education (K-12) in the public schools of South Carolina, and beyond. Students in the program will acquire over 200+ hours working in the elementary, middle and high schools, including the opportunity to work with students with special needs.
This curriculum is designed so that, upon completion of clinical practice, teacher candidates will have met the licensure requirements of the state of South Carolina. Throughout their time at Limestone, students will be exposed to teaching at various schools in the Gaffney and Spartanburg areas.
SUCCESS AS A SAINT
CAREER COMPETENCIES
Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.
Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.
Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.
Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.
HOW TO USE THIS MAP
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
Coaching Counseling Education Studies Psychology Healthcare Administration Communication Critical Thinking Leadership Teamwork
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - TEACHER EDUCATION
Review your 4-year degree plan and complete initial FITNESSGRAM test
Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly
Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office
Prepare for and pass the Praxis Core if you did not exempt with ACT/SAT scores
Follow Limestone Teacher Education on social media
Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or tutoring positions
Meet each of the faculty members in the Education department and participate in department events
FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP
Apply to the Teacher Education passing Praxis Core, passing or higher and maintaining Meet with your new faculty benchmark meetings
Apply for Student Teaching before Clinical Practice
Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel Apply for SC State Department Practice Clearance
Complete fingerprinting background check to Practice
Invest in business casual clothing
Create Handshake account
Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice
Explore average salaries for your career
Start finalizing your resume Make sure all state testing Core, PLT, Praxis II)
Create a LinkedIn profile Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying
LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LEARNING EVERYWHERE PREPARE FOR SUCCESS
ENGAGE
YEARS FINAL YEAR
Education Program after passing ED 200 with a C maintaining a 2.75 GPA faculty advisor and attend
events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner
Department Clinical
fingerprinting for SLED and FBI prepare for your Clinical
resume testing is complete (Praxis
profile Graduate School Fair to explore applying
SAINTS ADVANTAGE
Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.
CAREER PATHS
Attend Senior Seminars and all final conferences and benchmark meetings
K-12 Physical Education Teacher
Complete final FITNESSGRAM test
Apply to graduate
Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair
Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce
Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references
Apply for jobs in your field
Athletic Director Sports Dietitian Health and Wellness Coach
FURTHER EDUCATION
Complete Clinical Practice
M.S. in Physical Education
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Graduate programs in Health or Kinesiology
Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve
Be able to lead and inspire others
Strong athletic ability
Ability to work well under pressure
MIDDLE
Teaching at least 9 months Practice
Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements
SKILLS
Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development
Coaching Fitness Instructor
GRADUATE SUCCESS
The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)
In order to teach Physical Education in the public schools of South Carolina, one must be certified to teach.
Limestone’s Physical Education Teacher Certification program is recognized by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the National Association of Sport and Physical Education, and the state of South Carolina. This certification can be transferred to most other states.
People who work in physical education programs have the opportunity to do their work in a variety of settings and in active and positive environments. They tend to be healthy and happy!
POINTS OF PRIDE
100% of our graduates are either teaching or in graduate school within one year of graduation.
Our in-service retention rate for graduates is 85-95% after 10 years.
Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:
Lindsay Bartholomew
Justin Davis
Katie Jones
Tom LeGrand
Katie Maher
Stacey Mason
Michelle Phillips-Meek
Kelly Tillinghast
We have a strong relationship with surrounding school districts and schools (Cherokee, Spartanburg 3, Spartanburg 7, The Village School of Gaffney, Spartanburg Prep Charter School).
We partner with Call Me MiSTER™ to prepare African-American and other minority men to become classroom teachers.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - TEACHER EDUCATION
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