Department News
Katie Hursey receives national Physical Education certification from Physical Best
Congratulations to Physical Education major,
Katie Hursey on taking and passing the National Physical Best Health-Fitness Specialist Exam in May 2010! The training and certification is offered via PPE 235 Teaching Health-Related Physical Fitness course each spring with Sandy Bargainnier. Taking the national exam is optional.
Physical Best is a comprehensive health-related fitness education program developed by physical educators for physical educators that focuses on:
- Educating all children regardless of athletic talent, physical and mental abilities or disabilities
- Moving students from dependence to independence for their own fitness and health
- Promoting regular, enjoyable physical activity
Physical Education Major finishes first in Comminity Race
Erin Schirm, a senior Physical Education major, placed first in
Paige’s Butterfly Run on Saturday June 5, in Syracuse. The annual race event benefits the battle against pediatric cancer. Erin's winning 5K time was 15:48. He is a member of the Syracuse University Cross Country and Track teams.