Florida Administrative Code

Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-4.0283 (2026)

Specialization Requirements for Certification in Physical Education (Grades K-12) - Academic Class

✓ current as of September 2026

(1) Plan One. A bachelor’s or higher degree with a teacher education major in physical education; or

(2) Plan Two. A bachelor’s or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in physical education to include the areas specified below:

(a) Twelve (12) semester hours in instructional design and content of physical education;

(b) Motor development;

(d) Administration of physical education;

(e) Applied exercise physiology;

(f) Adaptive physical education or physical education for exceptional students;

(g) Care and prevention of human injuries; and,

(h) Theory and practice in coaching.

(3) This rule is to become effective July 1, 2003, and supersedes the provisions of Rule 6A-4.028, F.A.C., as of that date.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History–New 7-1-03.

Effective: 7/1/2003.