Are you game for teaching joy of sports and recreation? Our child and youth physical education specialist (CYPAS) non-licensure option empowers you with the knowledge and skills to become a leader in recreation and sports, as well as after-school and outdoor programs. You can even incorporate dance or rhythmic activities into your programs. It’s an on-the-go option for students who are motivated to get youth moving. Let’s go!
Physical Education
Physical Education
Modernizing Phys. Ed.
As a world-class teaching college, KSC goes the distance when it comes to creativity, inclusivity, and bringing out the best in everyone. This means we integrate the benefits of physical education with diversity-informed activities to foster and enhance learning. As a liberal arts college that puts all our focus on our students, we’re waiting to empower you with the skills that will support a lifelong career. We believe every single person has the potential to break barriers and make a difference in the lives around them. For our physical education students, the ripple effect is them bringing their incredible energy to the next generation.
Major
Picture a field of students running, jumping, kicking, laughing, learning, and growing. You have designed a fun, new course that is approachable and challenging, stimulating their hearts and minds. If this future sounds exciting, consider Keene State’s physical education teacher licensure option. This nationally recognized program (CAEP accredited) will prepare you to teach physical education to students in grades K-12 with:
- practical experiences within a public school setting
- providing professional development opportunities
- the scientific and theoretical background needed to be able to plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate, inclusive activities
Options
The Teacher Certification option prepares students to teach Physical Education in public schools and meets all current requirements by the State of New Hampshire for certification in physical education, grades K through 12.
Physical Education at KSC
Career Opportunities
Where can a physical education degree take you? When it’s coupled with a well-rounded liberal arts degree, it can take you just about anywhere. This experiential program will give you the agility for a range of professional options. Beyond being amply qualified to excel in a physical education setting, you’ll have the in-demand, versatile tools that make a resume shine. That’s the power of a liberal arts education with an inclusive campus and student-centered community. We’ll take you right to the top!
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