Degree Progress Checklist
Entered Program
(semester/year)
Credential program
applying to
Name
Student ID #
Phone
number
Add-ons (optional)
Email address
Address
GE requirements met (see GE adviser)
All classes in major passed with at least a C-
Cumulative GPA (2.67 or higher)
GPA in the Major* (2.75 or higher)
Physical Education Teacher Education B.A. (120 units) – For catalog years prior to 2016-2017
What are Catalog Rights? - They establish what classes are required for your degree and are normally based on the year you entered
college. It is a contract that protects you from changes to the program while you are a student. For more information
http://www.csuchico.edu/apss/catalog/catalogrights/index.shtml
o BIOL 103 (4): Human Anatomy
o BIOL 104 (4): Human Biology
o KINE 305 (3): Philosophy of School Based Physical Education
o KINE 306 (3): Self-defense and Net-games for Teachers (Spring only)
Take early in the
o KINE 308 (3): Rhythms and Dance for Teachers
program
o KINE 309 (3): Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education for Children
o KINE 315 (3): Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity
o KINE 321 (3): Motor Development and Behavior
o KINE 320 (3): Exercise and Sport Psychology
o KINE 312 (3): Outdoor Education for Teachers (Fall only)
o KINE 322 (3): Biomechanics (Prerequisites - BIO 103)
o KINE 323 (3): Physiology of Exercise (Prerequisites - BIO 104)
Take later in the
o KINE 410 (3): Developmentally Approp. P.E. for Middle School (Prerequisites – KINE 305 & 309)
program
o KINE 411 (3): Assessment in Physical Education
o KINE 484 (3): Developmentally Approp. P.E. for High School (Prerequisites – KINE 410 & 411)
o Activity Courses
 KINE 154A - Beginning Swimming
 or KINE 155 - Lifeguard Training
 or Test out and take an adviser approved unfamiliar Activity Class
Take anytime in
the program
 KINE 156A – Beginning Tennis
 or Test out and take an adviser approved unfamiliar Activity Class
 Unfamiliar Activity Class
o 17 elective units
o Prerequisites for Credential Program
Take anytime in
 HCSV 451 (3) - Can be taken before or during credential program
the program
 ENGL 471 (3)
 EDTE 302 (3)
(if going into
 CBEST Test - Must pass all sections
credential program)
 Livescan background check
Options for 1 Unit Activity Courses
 Backpacking
 Yoga
 Beginning Ballroom
 Aikido
 Indoor Rock Climbing
 African and Afro-Carribean
 Beginning Aerobic Dance
 Beginning TaeKwonDo
Dance
 Basic Rock Climbing
 Bicycling
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Beginning
Soccer
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Beginning Slow-pitch
 Flag Football
 Beginning Basketball:
Softball
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Beginning
Swimming
 Beginning Golf
Women
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Tai-Chi Chuan
 Beginning Tennis
 Ultimate Disk
 Intermediate Basketball:
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Mixed Martial Arts
 Beginning Volleyball
 Beginning Jujitsu/SelfMen
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Beginning Weight Training
defense
Optional - Supplementary Authorizations
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Allows you to teach an additional subject through 9th grade level if you have a valid teaching credential in another subject area
(ie. physical education).
The CTC requires an additional 20 Lower division or 10 Upper division units, C or better.
Popular Added Authorizations and Addons: Adapted PE, Health Science, Math, English, and Science (See adviser in
applicable department)
List of all authorizations: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/sup-subject-matter-auth.html
Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization - jrbarry@csuchico.edu
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KINE 351 : Aquatics for the Adapted Instructor (2) (optional )
KINE 5132: Programming for individuals w/ physical and neurological disabilities (3)
KINE 5141: Programming for individuals w/ mental, emotional and learning disabilities (3)
KINE 5151: Collaboration in APE, or SPED 691 Collaboration In Education (3)
KINE 5162: Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
KINE 520: Interdisciplinary Autism Clinic (3)
KINE 617: Fieldwork in APE (during Practicum II of Cred. Program) (3)
Health and Wellness Upper Division Pathway choice + 1 Additional Course
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HCSV 265 Human Sexuality
HCSV 369 Health Education Techniques or HCSV 462 School Health Programs
HCSV 370 Drugs in our Society (Health and Wellness Upper Division Pathway choice)
NFSC 303 Nutrition and Physical Fitness (Health and Wellness U.D. Pathway choice)
HCSV 451 Health Education for Secondary School Teachers (Part of Credential Program)
Where do I go for…
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General Education status and questions
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PETE program questions
Subject Matter Competence (part of credential application)
Candidate Disposition (part of credential application)
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Credential application
Credential program questions
To enroll in the graduate program (part of credential application)
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Change program form
Declare major form
Add/Drop form (after 2nd week)
Academic Advising
PETE Adviser
School of Education
Office of Graduate Studies
Kinesiology Office
Common Questions
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Where can I find more information regarding Advising: http://chicopete.weebly.com/advising-homepage.html
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How do I check my Degree Progress? – Log in to portal, go to the Student Center, and click on Degree Progress Report.
Requirements in yellow indicate in progress and requirements in red indicate they have not been met.
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What GE courses can transfer to CSU Chico? - Check with the GE advisers
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What PETE courses can transfer to CSU Chico?
o Lower Division transfers: Human Anatomy (w/lab - 4 units) and Human Physiology (w/lab - 4 units)
o Upper Division Transfers: Consult with PETE Adviser (must provide course description and possibly syllabi and
more evidence of content covered)
o Swimming, Tennis, and one adviser approved Activity Course.
o Elective Units
How long is the PETE program? - It takes about two to two and half years depending on the completion of Human Anatomy
and Human Physiology prior to the program
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