PETE: Guide to Subject Matter Competence in Physical Education

For Students With a Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Human Performance or Exercise Science -Other Than PETE (Physical Education Teacher Education)

Students holding a degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Human Performance or Exercise Science (i.e. Exercise Physiology or Movement Studies) from any four-year university may seek subject matter competence in Physical Education through an individually prescribed course sequence. Each student’s transcripts will be evaluated, and the courses below will be prescribed as needed.

In order to be admitted to this option, students must hold a degree seven years to the current date. For students holding degrees with graduation dates beyond seven years, we suggest completion of all semester units included in the Physical Education and Teacher Education Blended program (which results in Subject matter Competence and a CA Teaching credential), or completion of the state’s subject matter competence exam(s) (C-SET, SSAT, Praxis), and then enrollment in a credential program.

Students who have graduated with degrees in Kinesiology within the last seven years may obtain subject matter competence in physical education by completing the following 30 semester units (or less depending on PETE adviser’s evaluation of transcripts), and by earning a GPA of 2.75 or better in these courses.

Total Units: 30 units