Kinesiology - EC-12 PE Certification, BS

Please see the degree requirements for the EC-12 Physical Education Certification specialization listed in the Course Catalog.

Other Requirements

In addition to fulfilling the Kinesiology degree program requirements, students must complete the College of Education and Human Development’s EC-12 teacher certification requirements. To get officially certified, students must also pass the Physical Education EC-12 teacher certification exam (TExES exam 158). 

Certification Resources:

• Certification

Study guide for TExES exam 158 (pdf)

Students who successfully complete the requirements of the EC-12 Physical Education Certification degree program and who pass their teacher certification exams will be qualified to teach all-level physical education in the state of Texas. Career options include:

• Elementary school physical education teacher
• Middle school physical education teacher
• High school physical education teacher