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Health & Physical Education Teacher Prep

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About This Program

If you're looking to get your New York State certification to teach physical education (PE) and health education (HE) and coach interschool athletics, then the Health and Physical Education Teacher Prep program is for you!

Why Utica University

The program utilizes the Physical Education and Health Education content from the undergraduate Health Education & Physical Education (B.S.) program and applies that knowledge as students become qualified teachers. It is designed primarily for students matriculating from the Utica University undergraduate Health Education & Physical Education (B.S.) program but students holding a degree from another institution may also be eligible for admission.

Contact Information

Office of Graduate Admissions

(315) 792-3010
jrowe@utica.edu

General Information

Track

  • Master's

Degree

  • M.S.

Location

  • Utica Campus
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Health & Physical Education Teacher Prep at Utica

Career Opportunities

The Health & Physical Education Teacher Prep program prepares students for opportunities in fast-growing careers such as:
    • Elementary School Teacher
    • Jr High School / High School / Secondary School Teacher
    • Higher Education
    • Sports Coach
    • Athletic DIrector
    • State Regulatory Offices
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A Strong Foundation

A comprehensive curriculum with advanced experiential learning opportunities in health and physical education.
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Hands-On Learning

The Health & Physical Education Teacher Prep program takes learning beyond the classroom, with field experiences and hands-on learning opportunities.

What You'll Learn

Students in the Health & Physical Education Teacher Prep program will:

  • 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.

This program requires moderate physical activity including running, jumping, climbing, and tumbling. Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours of fieldwork. Student teaching in physical education and health education is also required. 

Full Health & Physical Education Teacher Prep Curriculum and Learning Objectives
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Health & Physical Education Teacher Prep Faculty

Timothy Abraham
Timothy Abraham, M.S.
  • Associate Professor of Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness Studies
Margaret Hemstrought
Margaret C. Hemstrought, Ed.D.
  • Associate Professor of Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness Studies
Laurence G. Zoeckler, Ph.D.
  • Professor of Education
Dr. Thomas Diana
Tom J. Diana, Jr., Ph.D.
  • Associate Professor of Education
Megan H. Foster, Ph.D.
  • Professor of Special Education
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Meredith A. Madden, Ph.D.
Jae Sung Park
Jae Sung Park, Ph.D., CTRS
  • Associate Professor of Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness Studies
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Dive Deeper

The Interprofessional Education (IPE) program at Utica University helps you develop a deeper understanding of a broad range of roles in the health professions so that you can effectively team up with practitioners in other disciplines to deliver outstanding patient care.

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