Physical Education
Academic Requirements as described in the current Kinesiology Bulletin.
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide an educational foundation enabling our students to develop into successful, professional educators and contributing community members. Cognitive course work, teaching methods, educational foundations, skill acquisition and practical teaching experiences are just part of the educational process. These experiences afford the individual the opportunity to become a certified K-12 physical educator. An additional goal of Physical Education is to make available a healthy lifestyle for U-M students, faculty, staff and the community through lifetime activities and serve as a teaching lab for undergraduate and graduate students. Advocacy for excellence in physical education as described by NASPE standards (National Association for Sport and Physical Education) and the EPEC Program (Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum) is an integral part of our core mission as our faculty and students work with diverse groups of students in the pre-K to 12 setting. An additional goal is for faculty to create new scientific knowledge for implementation into the curriculum and for presentation at conferences and in print.
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Program Description
The Physical Education program offers students extensive preparation in education courses leading to K-12 certification, as well as providing students with strong preparation in the liberal arts. Students in the Physical Education program learn how to communicate to students of varying ages, abilities and backgrounds the intellectual, physiological and biomechanical concepts of physical activity. The Physical Education curriculum, including methods courses required of all students, emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of family, community, and school in a students educational experience, and of psychological and sociological factors that can influence learning. The directed teaching requirement provides students in the program with the opportunity of receiving practical teaching experience under the supervision of trained faculty.
Students who complete the Physical Education program will receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Kinesiology and a Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate.
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Message from the Chair
Physical Education at the University of Michigan enjoys a strong reputation among school districts both locally and state-wide. Our majors are in high demand as student teachers in communities surrounding the Ann Arbor area. Our faculty frequently receive phone calls from school administrators asking for potential new teachers to interview.
If you're a student considering this challenging and worthwhile career, we invite you to learn more about our program -- by reading the material on this web site, visiting campus, or contacting me at patvanv@umich.edu.
-- Pat Van Volkinburg
Chair, Physical Education
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Affiliated Programs
U-Move Fitness
Throughout the year U-Move Fitness offers a variety of exercise classes to promote a healthy lifestyle, while providing teaching and leadership opportunities for Kinesiology students and other qualified individuals. U-Move also gives Kinesiology faculty and students opportunities to conduct research related to physical fitness, activities and behaviors.
For more information, visit the U-Move Fitness site or call (734) 764-1342.
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Kinesiology Aquatics Instruction and Safety Courses (formerly Kinesiology Aquatics Camp)
During U-M's Spring Term KAISC offers U-M students and the public (minimum age 15 years for Lifeguard Training, 17 years for Water Safety Instruction) the opportunity to earn up to 13 American Red Cross certifications, including: lifeguarding, WSI, sport safety training, waterfront lifeguarding, CPR, first aid and lifeguarding instructor.
For more information, visit the U-Move Fitness site.
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KidSport and Camp Explorations
Offered mid-June to mid-August, KidSport is a noncompetitive physical education program designed for children ages 5-12. KidSport campers participate in a variety of activities each day: swimming (with instruction); movement games; team sports; and health and safety instruction. Experts in children's physical education design the activities for each group.
Camp Explorations sessions are held at the Exhibit Museum of Natural History
Each year KidSport hires land and aquatics staffers -- earn academic credit or pay! For more information or to apply, contact Kerry Winkelseth.
For more information on any of these sessions, see the KidSport page on the U-Move Fitness site or contact Kerry Winkelseth at (734) 647-2708.
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U-Meet the Athlete
U-Meet the Athlete is a program designed to give youths ages 5-12 the opportunity to meet University of Michigan student-athletes and participate in sport mini-clinics with them. Our goal is to have fun while: 1) mastering the fundamentals of a sport, 2) staying in school, and 3) staying healthy. U-Meet the Athlete has expanded and now features thirteen varsity teams. This program runs from October through April each year.
For the this year's schedule, please visit the U-Meet the Athlete page, or contact Kerry Winkelseth at (734) 647-2708.
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U-Go Girls
U-Go Girls is a nonprofit organization operated by University of Michigan Faculty and Physical Education majors that educates 6-9 year-old girls about the benefits of participating in sports. UGG offers weekly basketball, volleyball, field hockey, soccer, and softball instruction each winter.
U-Go Girls Mission Statement
- To give girls the opportunity to play sports in a nurturing environment under the guidance of positive role models.
- To share the benefits of sport participation to a diverse group of girls.
- To give girls the opportunity to gain the self-confidence needed for success in developing both sports and life skills.
For more information, visit the U-Go Girls page on the U-Move Fitness site, or contact Kerry Winkelseth at (734) 647-2708.
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PE Faculty
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