The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in Kinesiology and Physical Education (K-12) – the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program – requires successful completion of 120 hours, including 

•  the UCA Core: complete 38 hours to meet lower-division UCA Core requirements  and complete upper-division UCA Core requirements using major and/or designated courses; 

•  physical education core and major requirements (45 hours); 

•  College of Education course requirements for licensure 

•  required courses in health education also listed below.

Upon successful completion of the Physical Education-Teacher Education (PETE) program, teacher candidates will be recommended to the Arkansas Department of Education for the initial teaching license.