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Programs of Study
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Undergraduate:
The Department of Physical Education and Human
Performance offers
the following programs: Physical Education for teacher certification, a non-certifiable
option in Exercise Science/Health Promotion and a non-certifiable major in Athletic Training.
Physical Education for Teacher Certification, B.S.
Ed.
The Physical Education teacher preparation program prepares future
teachers for public and private schools in the State of Connecticut.
Those students who successfully complete the program are eligible for
certification in nursery/kindergarten – grade 12 Physical Education.
Exercise Science and Health Promotion:
The Exercise Science and Health Promotion program is a non-teacher
certifiable program, which prepares students for employment in
fitness/wellness centers at worksite (business and industry) medical
(hospitals, clinics and HMOs) and strength and conditioning settings. Students
are given the necessary cognitive and practical experiences for certification by
the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA). Students
are responsible for assessing, interpreting, prescribing and designing health
and physical activity programs.
Athletic Training:
The Athletic Training program is a non-teacher certifiable program,
which prepares students for employment as athletic trainers in sports medicine
clinics, schools and colleges, and professional sports.
Students are given the necessary cognitive and practical experiences for
certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), Board of
Certification.
Graduate:
[Curriculum for the Master of Science in Physical Education]
(non-teacher certifiable program)
[Planned
Program of Study for the Master of Science in Physical Education]
(non-teacher certifiable program)
Post-Baccalaureate:
[Teacher certification in Physical Education ]
Students who already hold a bachelor's degree may pursue teacher certification
in Physical Education through this program.
[Planned
Program of Study for Post Baccalaureate Teacher
Certification Program in Physical Education ]
Students who already hold a bachelor's degree may pursue teacher certification
in Physical Education through this program.
Cross-Endorsement programs
for certified teachers:
A cross-endorsement may be obtained by anyone who has an existing teaching
certification in any area.
The state regulations are that the candidate take coursework in the
area in which he/she seeks the endorsement.
Cross-Endorsement programs for certified teachers:
The ultimate decision as to which courses are applicable to the Cross Endorsement in
Health Education rests with the State Certification Bureau.
[Health]
NOTE: Some of the listed courses have prerequisites.
For more information visit the [Connecticut
State Department of Education] website.
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