📖Introduction

University of North Georgia is a public university in Dahlonega, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1873 as the North Georgia Agricultural College, and was renamed to its current name in 1970. The university has 5 colleges and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a member of the University System of Georgia.

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📚About the Program

The UNG PETE program is an award-winning program that prepares Health and Physical education candidates to teach pre-kindergarten - 12th grade. The program is a three-semester-long program including coursework in elementary, middle, and high school pedagogy, curriculum planning, health pedagogy, adapted teaching techniques, sports skill and teaching development, and a variety of internship opportunities. UNG PETE has consistently ranked as a top-tier PETE program by the State of Georgia per the Georgia Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures score. Note: Students successfully completing the Kinesiology (B.S.) Major with Teacher Certification at UNG will be recommended for a Georgia Teaching License in Health & Physical Education (P-12). This license will qualify the student to teach both health & physical education from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. Before UNG can recommend a student for a teaching license, the student must provide evidence of a passing score on the GACE Content examination. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Students successfully completing the Kinesiology – Teacher Education program at UNG will be recommended for a Georgia Teaching License in Health & Physical Education. This license will qualify the student to teach both health and physical education from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. Before UNG can recommend a student for a teaching license, the student must provide evidence of a passing score on the GACE Content examination.

Accreditation
The Kinesiology - Teacher Education Program of the University of North Georgia has state program approval through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and national accreditation through the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Preparation.

Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission into the Teacher Education program, a student must meet the admission criteria of the University of North Georgia (UNG) Teacher Education Program.

2.75 cumulative grade point average
a grade of “C” or better in BIOL 2251K
a grade of “C” or better in BIOL 2252K
a grade of “C” or better in KINS 3360
a grade of “C” or better in EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, and EDUC 2130
completion of the GACE Ethics Assessment for Educators
submission of a formal application to the Kinesiology – Teacher Education program
Note: Student applicants should be aware that a cumulative 3.0 grade point average is required to graduate.

Retention in the Teacher Education Program
One important aspect of the Teacher Education program is the constant vigilance exercised by the faculty to ensure that standards of quality are maintained. The following minimum standards must be maintained to remain in the program:

compliance with rules and regulations prescribed for all students at UNG
adherence to the Code of Ethics of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
a grade of “B” or better in KINS 3400
a grade of “C” or better in all other courses in the academic major
satisfactory performance in all field experiences, including the ongoing demonstration of dispositions required of teachers as professionals
Students dismissed from the program are welcome to reapply in a future application cycle.

Technology
All Teacher Education candidates are required to successfully meet the state-mandated technology requirement. A candidate can satisfy this requirement by completing a technology-embedded teacher education program. All University of North Georgia teacher education programs are technology-embedded programs.

Field Experiences
In the Kinesiology – Teacher Education program, field experiences begin in the first semester at the elementary level, continue in the second semester at the middle and high school level, followed by a fully-immersed student teaching internship in the third semester.

The College of Education has contractual agreements with designated systems and schools for placement of Teacher Education students for field experiences and internships. Field placements are limited to those school sites. All public school field placements will be arranged through the College of Education Field Placement Coordinator.

Teacher Education students will not be placed for field experiences in a school which they attended within the last seven years or in which they have immediate family employed or enrolled.

Internship
The internship is that part of the pre-service education program in which the prospective teacher works full time in a cooperating school with an assigned teacher that mentors and supervises the student. The internship will take place during the last full year or the last entire semester of the program. During the internship, students are expected to assume all of the responsibilities of a classroom teacher. Additional coaching opportunities must be approved by the Kinesiology – Teacher Education program coordinator, along with completion of the Intern Coaching Contract.

The following are prerequisites for the Internship:

completion of all professional education courses and courses appropriate to the teaching field (exceptions must be approved by the academic advisor) with a grade of “B” or better in KINS 3400 and a “C” or better for all other program courses.
maintenance of a minimum grade point average of 2.75
satisfactory completion of all the previous semester’s field-experience assignments
attempting the appropriate GACE Content Assessments examination
For a complete listing of internship policies, see the Internship Handbook on the Teacher Education website.

Program Probation, Suspension, and Expulsion
Due to the highly sensitive nature of working with children and youth in public school settings, the following policy applies to the Teacher Education program: Any faculty member or administrator of UNG and/or the cooperating school system who has supervisory responsibility for the on-site university student may immediately remove the student from the school site if in that person’s professional judgment:

the university student has acted in an inappropriate manner involving children, youth, staff, or parents, or
if the student’s continued presence in the classroom is detrimental either to the intern or to the educational progress of the students in the classroom.
The university student intern may also be removed, prior to the completion of her/his assignment in that school, should the university or personnel of the cooperating school judge that the university student does not adequately perform her/his assignments or conform adequately to the policies and procedures of the school. Removal from a school placement may result in a failing grade for the field experience and expulsion or suspension from the program. If a candidate breaches the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators, the infraction will be reported to the Georgia PSC.

Appeals
Students denied admission to or continuance in the Teacher Education program may appeal the decision to the College of Education’s Admission and Retention Committee. Appeals must be made in writing and should clearly state why an exception should be made. If the appeal is not granted by the committee and that decision is upheld by the dean, the student may appeal in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs or a designee, whose decision shall be final.

Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) - 42 hours
Refer to Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: No exceptions

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: No exceptions

Area D: No exceptions

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major - 18 hours
BIOL 2251K - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2252K - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
EDUC 2110 - Critical Issues in Education
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning & Teaching
Approved Elective (1 hour)
Major Requirements - 60 hours
Kinesiology Core Courses - 27 hours
KINS 2100 - Introduction to Kinesiology
KINS 3012 - Introduction to Strength & Conditioning
KINS 3305 - Nutrition for Performance
KINS 3335 - Athletic Injuries & Care
KINS 3360 - Motor Behavior
KINS 4012 - Advanced Strength & Conditioning
KINS 4415 - Personal & Public Health
KINS 4450 - Exercise Physiology
KINS 4460 - Kinesiology
Professional Preparation Sequence - 33 hours
Block A:
KINS 3003 - Classroom Management
KINS 3025 - Methods for Teaching Elementary Physical Education
KINS 3025L - Methods for Teaching Elementary Physical Education Lab
KINS 3400 - Methods for Teaching Adapted Physical Education
Block B:
KINS 3007 - Physical Activity Skills I
KINS 3008 - Physical Activity Skills II
KINS 3390 - Methods for Teaching Health Education
KINS 4025 - Methods for Teaching Middle and High School Physical Education
Internship
EDUC 3540 - Applied Classroom Data Analysis
EDUC 4103 - P-12/7-12 Internship Planning
EDUC 4104 - P-12/7-12 Internship Performance
EDUC 4105 - P-12/7-12 Internship Professionalism
Other Requirements
US and Georgia History Requirements
US and Georgia Constitution Requirements
Regents’ Skills Program Requirements

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🏫About University of North Georgia

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is a prominent public university located in the state of Georgia, USA. UNG has a rich history of providing high-quality education and fostering leadership and service. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and more. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement, UNG provides students with a transformative educational experience. The university's dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a beautiful campus setting create an environment conducive to intellectual growth, personal development, and the preparation of graduates to excel in their chosen fields and contribute positively to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

305 RMB

Tuition fee:

38,100 USD per year

152,400 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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