The Physical Education/Health and Physical Education (PreK-Grade 12) programs are not currently accepting applications. If you have any questions or would like to discuss other undergraduate degree options, please contact: Tim Findlay, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at twfindla@syr.edu or 315.443.4269.
The B.S. programs in Health and Physical Education prepare graduates to help youth develop their motor skills, understand games, and build lifelong commitment to personal health and physical activity.
These rigorous programs in the Department of Teaching and Leadership emphasizes physical education, health, wellbeing, and fitness skills on a continuum of ability levels, including children with disabilities, in one of the only dual certification programs in the region. Content closely aligns with NYSAPHERD and SHAPE America standards and guidelines of physical and health literacy, and all students meet the requirements for a New York State temporary Coaching License allowing you to coach school sports for grades 7-12. There are two options for this program:
You’ll receive advising support, career services, and one-on-one mentoring from the School of Education and Health and Physical Education/Physical Education faculty. Our faculty are engaged in the field and hold leadership positions in professional organizations and receive prestigious awards for their leadership, research, and scholarship.
Our graduates are in K-12 schools, community and government organizations, and recreation programs locally and across the country including:
As a student in a Physical Education program, you’ll combine studies in physical education, education methods, classroom practicums, physical activities, and academic requirements from the liberal arts core. You will choose PED activity and liberal arts courses in collaboration with your advisor, allowing you to tailor them to your personal and professional interests. Health and Physical Education students will take additional coursework in health content and education. Sample courses in your program may include:
Students often use their electives to complete a minor in Disability Studies, Sports Management, Nutrition, or Management. Your first semester will include introductory education, science, statistics, and writing courses, along with several physical activities. More information on academic requirements available in the Syracuse University Course Catalog for Health and Physical Education and Physical Education.