2024-2025 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    Nov 14, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Course Catalog

Physical Education, BS (Not Admitting Students)


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*Note: The School of Education is not admitting students for the Physical Education program.

Contacts:

For Intra-University Transfers:
School of Education, Office of Academic and Student Services, https://soe.syr.edu/students/academic-services/.
Sharon Dotger, Faculty Director of Teacher Education and Undergraduate Studies, 315-443-9138, sdotger@syr.edu
Ja Youn Kwon, jkwon02@syr.edu

Syracuse University’s nationally accredited Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physical Education meets the academic requirements for New York State initial certification for all grades, and teacher certification in states with reciprocal agreements. The New York Physical Education certification also qualifies teacher candidates to coach any sport (7-12) in any school in the state of New York.

The degree program emphasizes teaching methods that encourage all children to embrace a physically active lifestyle with a focus on urban and inclusive settings. The unique location of Syracuse University and the diversity of the surrounding community provide numerous authentic field experiences in urban and suburban settings alike starting in the first year. The School of Education affords its teacher candidates the advantages of resources found only at a major research university, and are enhanced with a strong liberal arts core.  Our small class sizes allow teacher candidates to develop strong, personal relationships with their professors, advisors, and peers.

Teacher candidates spend a minimum of 25 hours in the public schools each academic year, culminating with a full-time student teaching semester during which student teachers develop and teach several units of instruction and become involved with the school community. At a minimum, the B.S. in Physical Education can be earned with the satisfactory completion of 120 credits.

The B.S. in Physical Education requires teacher candidates to attain a 3.0 GPA prior to senior year student teaching. Student teaching requirements also include successful completion of the Child Health and Life Safety Seminar and CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

Student Learning Outcomes


1. Acquire knowledge of each student, and demonstrate knowledge of student development and learning to promote achievement for all students

2. Know the content they are responsible for teaching, and plan instruction that ensures growth and achievement for all students

3. Implement instruction that engages and challenges all students to meet or exceed the learning standards

4. Work with all students to create a dynamic learning environment that supports achievement and growth

5. Use multiple measures to assess and document student growth, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and modify instruction

6. Demonstrate professional responsibility and engage relevant stakeholders to maximize student growth, development, and learning

7. Set informed goals and strive for continuous professional growth

8. Demonstrate appropriate professional dispositions

Program Requirements


Foreign Language


One course (minimum 3 credits) in a language other than English (including American Sign Language), or equivalent competency established by examination or level three of high school study. If Language requirement has been met, a 3-credit liberal arts elective must be taken in its place.

Professional Courses


Activity Courses (10 credits total)


Required Activity Courses:


Aquatics (choose 2 credits)


Open Elective (Any course - 3 credits)


Additional Notes


*CPR/AED/FA certification must be valid during student teaching

*WSI certification recommended prior to student teaching

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