Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education

• Written Communication (6)
• Oral Communication (3)
• Information Technology and Computing (3)
• Quantitative Reasoning (3)
  • MATH 106: Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits) (Mason Core) (recommended course)
• Literature (3)
• Arts (3)
• Global History (3)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
• Global Contexts (3)
• Natural Science
  • BIOL 124: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
  • BIOL 125: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
• Synthesis/Capstone*

*Fulfilled by PHED 415: Student Teaching in Physical Education (12 credits) (Mason Core), listed below in professional sequence.

Students should carefully read the Notes section at the end of this description before registering for courses listed below. Courses must be taken concurrently

First Year Fall Semester

• HEAL 110: Personal Health (3 credits)
• PHED 202: Teaching Skillful Movement (3 credits)
• PHED 275: Field and Invasion Games (3 credits)

First Year Spring Semester

• BIOL 124: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
• HEAL 200: School and Community Safety (1 credit)
• PHED 273: Net and Target Games (3 credits)
• PHED 274: Dance and Educational Gymnastics (3 credits)

Second Year Fall Semester

• ATEP 300: Functional Anatomy (3 credits)
• BIOL 125: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
• EDUC 302: Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
• PHED 276: Health-Related Fitness Education (3 credits)
• RMGT 316: Leadership and Outdoor Education (3 credits)

Second Year Spring Semester

• HEAL 250: Introduction to School Health (3 credits)
• KINE 310: Exercise Physiology I (3 credits)
• PHED 218: Technology in Health and Physical Education (3 credits)
• PHED 320: Student Assessment in Health and Physical Education (3 credits)

Third Year Fall Semester

• PHED 306: Psychomotor Learning (3 credits)

Third Year Spring Semester

• EDRD 300: Literacy in Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education (3 credits)
• PHED 340: Social and Cultural Issues in Physical Education (3 credits)
• PHED 403: Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education (3 credits)

Fourth Year Fall Semester

Student Teaching Application - due by Sep 15 for spring placement and Feb 15 for fall placement

• HEAL 405: Teaching Methods in Health Education (K-12) (3 credits)
• PHED 308: Adapted Physical Education (3 credits)
• PHED 404: Middle and High School Instruction in Physical Education (3 credits)

Fourth Year Spring Semester

• PHED 415: Student Teaching in Physical Education (12 credits) (must take 12 credits)

Total: 120 credits

To enroll in PHED 415: Student Teaching in Physical Education (12 credits), physical education majors must:

• have a minimum 2.50 GPA in the last 60 credits of course work;
• have passed and electronically submitted test scores for the Praxis Subject Assessment in Health and Physical Education Content Knowledge 5857 exams to George Mason University and provide a paper copy of the test scores to the internship coordinator;
• have satisfactorily completed all required Mason core and professional concentration courses. The application must be completed one full semester before taking PHED 415: Student Teaching in Physical Education (12 credits).
• Emergency First Aid, CPR and Use of AED Certification or Training with “hands-on” component. Recommended training: American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Application deadlines are listed below and forms are located at Student Teaching and Field Experience.

Student Teaching Internship Application Deadlines:

• Fall Semester—February 15
• Spring Semester—September 15

1. A 2.5 GPA is required for students to enroll in HEAL 405: Teaching Methods in Health Education (K-12) (3 credits), PHED 308: Adapted Physical Education (3 credits), PHED 403: Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education (3 credits), PHED 404: Middle and High School Instruction in Physical Education (3 credits), and PHED 415: Student Teaching in Physical Education (12 credits).
2. A grade of C or better is required in the following courses: PHED 202: Teaching Skillful Movement (3 credits), PHED 308: Adapted Physical Education (3 credits), PHED 403: Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education (3 credits), PHED 404: Middle and High School Instruction in Physical Education (3 credits), HEAL 250: Introduction to School Health (3 credits), and HEAL 405: Teaching Methods in Health Education (K-12) (3 credits).
3. Students must complete student teaching (PHED 415: Student Teaching in Physical Education (12 credits)) within 5 years of completing PHED 202: Teaching Skillful Movement (3 credits). If more than five years have elapsed between taking PHED 202: Teaching Skillful Movement (3 credits) and student teaching (PHED 415: Student Teaching in Physical Education (12 credits)), students will have to retake PHED 202: Teaching Skillful Movement (3 credits) before they can student teach.
4. Additionally, students will be expected to achieve and maintain the healthy zone of health-related fitness as measured by FitnessGram® throughout their program. Accommodations will be made for students with documented physical disabilities.
5. Our program requires multiple field experiences, and our school and agency partners require Mason students to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check prior to field experience work. Students must assume the risk that classes may be deferred and their program delayed due to the individual severity of notations on such a check and review by individual agencies.

• face-to-face
• synchronous and asynchronous online classes

Freshman

• Non-Binding Early Action Deadline: November 1
• Regular Decision Deadline: January 15

Transfer

• Fall Priority Deadline: March 1
• Spring Priority Deadline: October 1

For more information and to apply, visit the admissions website.

Prospective George Mason students can visit the How to Apply page for more information about submitting an application.

Learn about submission deadlines and admissions requirements using the links below:

• Information for freshmen students
• Information for transfer students
• General admissions website

Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.

*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $159.50

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.

Your Academic Advisor is Linda Krout:
Email: lkrout@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-2096
Office: Fairfax Campus - Recreation Athletic Complex, ROTC Suite across from Room 2109

Prospective Students

Please visit this page for more information.

Orientation Advising

Please review this PowerPoint for more information on the Health and Physical Education program.

Schedule an Appointment to meet with Mrs. Krout

Sign into Navigate Mason with your Mason credentials. (If you are a prospective student click here for your instructions.) If you are 10 minutes late or arrive at the wrong location, your appointment will be canceled and you will have to reschedule. Please make sure you are aware of the time and location when scheduling an appointment. If you need to cancel your appointment, please do so as soon as possible (24 hours minimum notice appreciated) so we may offer that time to another student.

Advising Resources

• 2024-25 Health and Physical Education Advising Sheet
• Previous catalog years are available in PHED Documents and Forms

*Remember that the year your major is declared becomes the catalog year that you follow for coursework requirements.

PRAXIS Help

PRAXIS Preparation Workshops are provided through the School of Education; email: oes@gmu.edu

• See PRAXIS II content knowledge (5857) preparation materials
• Praxis II Content Knowledge Health and Physical Education Practice Tests on Canvas – see Advisor to Register

Field Experience and Student Teaching
Student Teaching