Students may pursue a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education leading to New York State professional certification for teaching in grades K-12. The plan of study includes teacher preparation and the study of teaching in the gymnasium and/or the health classroom.

Students may specialize as coaches, teachers, and adapted physical educators. A teaching practicum and field experience are required.

In addition to meeting the University's General Education requirements, students in this program must complete:

• 33 credits of Theoretical Foundations
• 14 credits of Physical Education Methodology
• 18 credits of  Education Core sequence
•   8 credits in Biology.

Health certification may be obtained with additional health content courses.

Students are required to pass the LAST, ATSW, and CST before they can begin student teaching.