Physical Education Waiver - Specific Course Requirements/List
Waiver Courses
Option in K-12 Physical Education – Teacher Education
How to apply for a subject matter waiver through the College of Education.
All of the following courses (or equivalent) are required in order to meet the CSULB waiver for Physical Education. To receive a waiver you must have taken the equivalent courses to those taken by an undergraduate major in Physical Education Teacher Education at CSULB. Please check your transcripts prior to submission for a waiver to see if you meet all or most of these requirements.
There are seven domains in Physical Education: Professional Foundations (domain 1), Growth, Motor Development, and Motor Learning (domain 2), The Science of Human Movement (domain 3), The Sociology and Psychology of Human Movement (domain 4), Movement Concepts and Forms (domain 5), Assessment and Evaluation Principles (domain 6); Integration of Concepts (domain 7). The CSET groups the domains as follows: Subtest 1 (Domains 2 & 3); Subtest 2 (Domains 4, 5 & 6), & Subtest 3 (Domains 1 & 7). This table will be used to determine domains where candidates meet subject matter via coursework.
CSET SUBTEST 1 WAIVER COURSES
Domain | CSULB Physical Education COURSES |
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| Domains 1-7 | Must take: EDSS 300P: Intro to Teaching Physical Education
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Domain 2. Growth, Motor Development, and Motor Learning
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2.1 Individual Differences 2.2 Perceptual-Motor Development 2.3 Physical and Developmental Changes 2.4 Motor Learning 2.5 Motor Task Analysis 2.6 Conditions Affecting Growth, Motor Development, and Motor Learning 2.7 Developmental Differences Affecting Motor Skills Acquisition | Must take both: KIN 312 – Motor Control & Learning KIN 315 – Motor Development |
| Two Courses | |
| Domain 3. The Science of Human Movement |
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3.1 Body Systems 3.2 Basic Kinematic and Kinetic Principles of Motion 3.3 Biomechanical Principles 3.4 Movement Analysis 3.5 Effects of Exercise 3.6 Components of Wellness 3.7 Physical Fitness Testing and Prescription 3.8 Factors Affecting Physical Performance 3.9 Safety, Injury Prevention, and First Aid 3.10 Physiological Principles of Fitness
Three Courses | Must take both: KIN 300 – Biomechanics of Human Movement KIN 301 – Exercise Physiology Must take: KIN 343 – Techniques & Analysis of Physical Fitness & Activity Or KIN 263 – Techniques of Physical Fitness |
CSET SUBTEST 2 WAIVER COURSES
Domain 4. The Sociology and Psychology of Human Movement | CSULB Physical Education COURSES |
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4.1 Personal Development 4.2 Theories Related to Motivation 4.3 Social Development 4.4 Role of Movement Activities in Society 4.5 Factors Influencing Activity Choices
One course | Must take: KIN 332 – Sociocultural Dimensions of Sport & Human Movement
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| Domain 5. Movement Concepts and Forms |
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5.1 Fundamental and Creative Movement Skills 5.2 Dance Concepts and Forms
5.4 Aquatic Skills 5.5 Individual, Dual, and Team Sports and Games 5.6 Outdoor Education 5.7 Nontraditional and Cooperative Activities 5.8 Combative Activities 5.9 Fitness Activities
10 courses | Must take: KIN 149A – Self Defense KIN 237 –Techniques & Analysis of Aquatic Skills KIN 261 – Techniques & Analysis of Fundamental Rhythms KIN 265 –Techniques of Gymnastics KIN 270 –Professional Practices in Public School Physical Education KIN 343 –Techniques & Analysis of Physical Fitness & Activity KIN 370 –Movement Theory & Practice of Elementary Physical Education KIN 457 – Applied Theory of Teaching Team Sports KIN 460 –Applied Theory & Analysis of Non-Traditional Physical Education Games & Activities KIN 461 –Applied Theory of Teaching Individual & Dual Sports
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| Domain 6. Assessment and Evaluation Principles |
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6.1 Evaluation Methods in Physical Education 6.2 Techniques of Test Construction, Evaluation, and Administration 6.3 Test Characteristics 6.4 Assessment Techniques and Tools 6.5 Types of Evaluation 6.6 Basic Statistical Applications 6.7 Interpretation and Communication of Assessment Data
One course
| Must take: KIN 427 – Physical & Motor Assessment Or KIN 477 – Measurement & Curriculum in Physical Education
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5.3 Gymnastic Movements
CSET SUBTEST 3 WAIVER COURSES
| Domain 1. Professional Foundations | CSULB Physical Education COURSES |
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1.1 Philosophies of Physical Education 1.2 Historical Development 1.3 Current Research, Trends, and Issues 1.4 Legal and Ethical Issues 1.5 Interrelationships of the Sub-disciplines of Kinesiology 1.6 Professional Responsibilities, Organizations, and Resources 1.7 Relationship Between Human Movement Activities and Values
Two courses
| Must take: KIN 270 –Professional Practices in Public School Physical Education KIN 380 – Principles, Organization & Management of Secondary School Physical Education
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| Domain 7. Integration of Concepts |
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7.1 Interpretation and Application of the Sub-disciplines of Kinesiology 7.2 Selecting, Adapting, and Modifying Activities 7.3 Developmental Progressions 7.4 Learning Concepts and Principles 7.5 Connections Between Physical Education and Other Disciplines
One course
| Must take one: KIN 388 – Program Planning & Instruction in Adapted Physical Education Or KIN 320 – Adapted Physical Education
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E-mail Dr. Emyr Williams at emyr.williams@csulb.edu if you require any clarification on specific courses.
Individuals with Kinesiology Specific Degrees (Exercise Science, Fitness, Sports Psychology, Sports Medicine etc.) are encouraged contact Dr. Williams for a specific subject matter waiver evaluation based upon your specific circumstances.
How to apply for a subject matter waiver through the College of Education.
