The Health Education & Physical Education program within the Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness Studies (PXW) department prepares candidates seeking the New York State certification to teach physical education (PE) and health education (HE) and coach interschool athletics.
Students are taught using a range of methods by which physical and health literacy can be achieved. In particular, the program utilizes adventure education (structured learning exercises characterized by perceived or real risk or challenge) and experiential education principles as the foundation for its curriculum. Please note that this program requires moderate physical activity including running, jumping, climbing, and tumbling.
Health Education & Physical Education Learning Objectives:
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, inclusive, lessons and student learning activities which promote physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being.
- Create, apply, and analyze assessment of student learning; using results and self-reflection to shape instructional practices.
