Physical Education Advanced Certificate
Co Chairs: Marya Grande, Ph.D.; Mark Harrington EdD
Program Director: Jeffrey R. Lindauer, Ph.D.
Canisius University’s graduate advanced certificate in physical education is designed for NYS certified teachers who desire to pursue an additional certificate in physical education. The program consists of physical education content that would allow candidates to apply for an additional certificate by completing 18 credits of physical education content and passing the Physical Education Content Specialty Test (CST). The program focuses on a variety of content expected of a physical educator including movement concepts, human growth and development, curriculum, assessment, and coaching.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PEG 611 | Movement Education and Physical Activity | 3 |
| PEG 640 | Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| PEG 650 | Analysis of Curriculum in Physical and Health Teaching | 3 |
| PEG 651 | Coaching Theory, Techniques and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| PEG 660 | Advanced Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| PEG 671 | Authentic Assessment and Exercise Testing in Physical Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
